Home News Share + The following is a list of recent Washington Hospital Healthcare System news articles that highlight our commitment to excellence. To read an entire article, please click on the news headline. Enjoy Independence Day Safely! 1-Jul-2016 Don’t Let Accidents and Hazards Spoil Your July 4 Fun! This year, the July 4 holiday falls on a Monday, so many families will be celebrating in the great outdoors over a long holiday weekend. Whether you’re planning a “stay-cation” at home, a day’s excursion to the ... Read More » Manage Stress for a Healthier, Happier Life 23-Jun-2016 You hear it all the time: “Just eliminate the stress in your life and you’ll feel much better and be much happier.” Easier said than done! But stress can be managed and reduced and you will feel better as a result, says Dr. Victoria Leiphart, a Washington Hospital gynecologist and ... Read More » Reducing Food Waste-A 'win' for a healthier lifestyle and a healthier planet 21-Jun-2016 Today, the U.S. faces major challenges to the health of our population and the health of our planet. For example, about half of all adults in the U.S. have one or more preventable, chronic diseases, such as obesity, heart disease or diabetes. Medical experts say a healthy lifestyle, including eating ... Read More » Psychiatric Services Now Available Through Washington Hospital 14-Jun-2016 Individuals seeking psychiatric services in Southern Alameda County now have access to a staff psychiatrist through Washington Hospital. Previously, those individuals have had to rely on private doctors or travel to Oakland to use county mental health services. “Washington Hospital’s ... Read More » Dedicated Doctors Care for Multiple Generations at Warm Springs Clinic 13-Jun-2016 Clinic Offers Qualify Primary Care Services in Southern Fremont Dr. Steven Curran and Dr. Shelli Bodnar have been practicing family medicine at the Washington Township Medical Foundation’s Warm Springs Clinic for many years and in that time have developed long-term relationships with their ... Read More » Seminar Explains News Treatment Options and a Permanent Cure for GERD or 'Acid Reflux' 7-Jun-2016 Most likely, you have experienced heartburn on occasion – perhaps after eating a heavy, spicy meal. That burning sensation in your chest can disrupt your sleep, but it’s nothing to worry about. Or is it? “Frequent heartburn may be a symptom of a more serious condition called ... Read More » Lifestyle choices about diet and exercise can help you prevent and control chronic disease 2-Jun-2016 Today, the U.S. faces major challenges to the health and well-being of our population. For example: 78 million Americans are considered obese 117 million people – about half of all adults in the U.S. – have one or more preventable, chronic diseases 70 percent of adults who are overweight ... Read More » Do Your Legs Hurt When You Walk? 1-Jun-2016 Washington Hospital Seminar Focuses on Peripheral Vascular Disease If your legs hurt when you walk, you could have peripheral vascular disease (PVD). While it might feel like just a muscle cramp, it could actually be the result of restricted blood flow in the arteries. “Patients often massage ... Read More » Breast-Conserving Surgery Patients at Washington Hospital Have Low Rates of Repeat Surgeries 31-May-2016 Removing a Tiny Amount of Extra Tissue Around Margins Can Minimize Need for Additional Surgery Later Breast-conserving surgery – also known as lumpectomy or partial mastectomy – is among the most common cancer surgeries performed in the United States. According to a study published in ... Read More » Food Safety and What You Can Do at Home 24-May-2016 Today, the U.S. faces major challenges to the health and well-being of our population. For example: 78 million Americans are considered obese. 117 million people – about half of all adults in the U.S. – have one or more preventable, chronic diseases. Each year, about 48 million Americans ... Read More » Previous 1 2 . . . 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 . . . 21 Next 207 results found. Viewing page 4 of 21. 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