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Blog Posts in February

Ceremonial Groundbreaking Held for Washington Hospital's Morris Hyman Critical Care Pavilion

24-Feb-2015

Construction of the Morris Hyman Critical Care Pavilion, the largest public works project in the history of Washington Township Health Care District, was officially commemorated with a ceremonial groundbreaking held on Tuesday, February 24, at noon. “The Morris Hyman Critical Care Pavilion ...
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Successful Quintuple Bypass and Cardiac Rehabilitation Restore Healthy Heart Function for Patient with 'Premature Coronary Artery Disease'

17-Feb-2015

Coronary artery disease is a condition usually associated with aging. Erwin Fajardo was only age 34, however, when he was diagnosed in 2001 with a blocked right coronary artery. This artery supplies blood into the right ventricle – the lower chamber of the heart that pumps oxygen-poor blood to ...
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Newlyweds Reach Out to Washington Hospital's Cancer Genetics Program to Face the Threat of Cancer

12-Feb-2015

Just a year ago, on February 22, 2014, Marian and Andrew Strider celebrated their wedding. Like most couples, they began their first year of marriage with joy and anticipation. But, during the same period, they were to face some very difficult decisions concerning Marian’s health and their ...
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Growing Up Healthy - A pediatric specialist talks about lumps and bumps on your child's head or neck

11-Feb-2015

As a parent, you may sometimes notice a lump or bump on your child’s head, neck or face. And, you may worry about the cause and whether you should seek medical attention. The good news is most of these masses are not serious. However, it’s smart to check with your child’s doctor if ...
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Minimally Invasive Gynecological Disease Surgery Options to be Discussed

11-Feb-2015

Improved surgical solutions to gynecological issues such as excessive menstrual bleeding, pain, ovarian cysts, and fibroids will be discussed at a February 17, seminar on Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery at Washington Hospital in Fremont. Women who suffer from these and other gynecological ...
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Protect Your Family from Serious Infectious Diseases

11-Feb-2015

Extreme Flu Season and Measles Outbreak Underscore Importance of Prevention and Vaccination According to the California Department of Public Health’s Influenza Surveillance Program, influenza (flu) infections in the state have been at high levels since December, and the flu season is not over ...
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