Tag: Penn Medicine Princeton Health
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HEALTH MATTERS 5/27: Staying Safe This Summer
By Joseph V. Portale, MD With the start of the summer season right around the corner, many people are preparing to take to the great outdoors. Whether you plan to spend days on the beach or nights by the campfire, don’t let your summer adventures lead to a trip to the emergency room. Keep these…
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HEALTH MATTERS 5/20: Managing Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis
By Brian Culp, MD More than 32.5 million adults in the United States have osteoarthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And while osteoarthritis can affect any joint in your body, it is especially common in your knees and hips, which can make it hard to enjoy normal daily activities. Proper management,…
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HEALTH MATTERS 5/13: When Colonoscopy Reveals Diverticulosis
By William N. Segal, MD So, you had your screening colonoscopy, and the results were negative. No cancerous or pre-cancerous growths. But your doctor did tell you that you have a condition called diverticulosis. You may not be familiar with this type of diagnosis. Here’s what you need to know. Common in the United States…
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HEALTH MATTERS 4/29: Reduce Burden of Cancer with Palliative Care
By Ramy Sedhom, MD It is not uncommon for patients who have received a cancer diagnosis, or for those undergoing cancer treatment, to experience fatigue, pain and discomfort, nausea, vomiting and stress or anxiety. Fortunately, patients can find relief from these symptoms through palliative care. For patients with cancer, palliative care is meant to prevent…
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New Princeton Community Housing trustees are affiliated with Penn Medicine Princeton Health
Princeton Community Housing’s (PCH) two new trustees are healthcare executives with Penn Medicine Princeton Health. Jacqueline Kavouras is a registered nurse and currently serves as vice president of Population Health Management, and James Demetriades is the CEO. There is an important link between healthcare and housing. Both issues have special resonance at this moment…
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HEALTH MATTERS 4/15: Hip Scopes Can Repair Tears and Reduce Arthritis Risk
By William Rossy, MD Whether the damage is sudden — the result of a sports injury or accident — or occurs over time due to wear and tear, hip problems can cause considerable pain and limit your physical activities. Fortunately, if the joint is otherwise healthy with no signs of arthritis, a minimally invasive hip…
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Health Matters 4/1: When Healthy Eating Becomes Unhealthy
By Najeeb Riaz, MD Most people aspire to eat a healthy diet. In fact, eating fresh foods and limiting fatty, sugary, processed foods are cornerstones of good health. But focusing too much on eating healthy — to the point of obsession — might signal an eating disorder called orthorexia and result in physical and mental…
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HEALTH MATTERS 3/18: New Hip Replacement Procedure Offers Faster Recovery
By Brian Vannozzi, MD Imagine having your hip replaced in the morning and then being able to walk the length of a football field that same afternoon. A new muscle-sparing procedure offered at Penn Medicine Princeton Health is enabling many hip replacement patients to do just that. In fact, most patients can go home in…
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HEALTH MATTERS 3/11: Take Action to Prevent Asthma Flare-ups in Children
By Julie A. Caucino, DO Does your child complain of not being able to catch their breath when they come off the soccer field or basketball court? Do they wheeze after playing with the family pet? Do they cough incessantly after being outside in the cold? These are signs that could indicate your child is…
