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. 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 » Be as Healthy as You Can Be-Manage Your Weight 10-May-2016 Experts agree, far too many Americans are overweight or obese. This has serious implications for your good health, the quality of your life and how long you will live. Recent surveys reveal about 69 percent of American adults are overweight or obese. Of these, 78 million people are considered obese. ... Read More » Annual Golf Tournament Benefits Surgical Services at Washington Hospital 3-May-2016 On Monday, April 25, Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation held its 31st Annual Golf Tournament at Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton. The tournament brought together friends and community members to raise money for surgical services at Washington Hospital. The day featured an 18-hole golf ... Read More » Summer Grilling Can Provide Healthy, Delicious Meals 3-May-2016 Summer is just around the corner and it’s time to get the outdoor grill cleaned up and ready for a summer of grilled treats. Your outdoor (or indoor) grilling can be a healthy eating experience just by following a few tips from Anna Mazzei, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes ... Read More » Long-time Washington Hospital Maternal Child Health Nurse Elected to Board of National Nursing Association 26-Apr-2016 Yvonne Dobbenga-Rhodes, RNC, clinical nurse specialist in the Maternal Child Health Department at Washington Hospital, was recently elected to serve on the 2016-2017 Board of Directors of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS). “This election is an honor,” said ... Read More » Learn More About Techniques for Running Without Pain 25-Apr-2016 Washington Sports Medicine’s free Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Education Series is designed to help people in the community learn more about the prevention and treatment of injuries while exercising or participating in sports. The series should be of special interest to athletes, ... Read More » Previous 1 2 . . . 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 . . . 22 Next 212 results found. Viewing page 5 of 22. 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