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While breast cancer in men is rare (less than one percent of all breast cancer cases) it's often diagnosed at a more advanced stage. That's because...

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How to familiarize yourself through breast self...

October 12, 2022 by By Tayla Holman

How to do a self-breast exam: For breast cancer awareness month/mammography day, this article will discuss how to do a self breast exam.

tags: breast cancer , oncology , self-exam , wellness , women's health

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Mammograms: what to expect

October 12, 2022

What you can expect from and how to prep for your mammogram, a recommended screening schedule, and answers to commonly asked questions.

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Breast cancer treatments and classifications

October 3, 2022

Learn more about breast cancer treatments, as well as the types, grades, and stages of breast cancer.

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Employee Spotlight: Everyone!

September 27, 2022 by Ellen Miller

Dean Carucci, CEO, and Megan Gray, ACNO, surprised employees when they hung hundreds of photos of masked employees in the main hallway.

tags: colleagues , commitment , healthcare heroes

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Employee spotlight: Taraneh Azar, MD

September 12, 2022 by Ellen Miller

Profile of ENT surgeon Taraneh Azar, MD

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Treatment options for prostate cancer

July 26, 2022

Did you know there seven standard treatment options for prostate cancer, with more being studied in clinical trials? Learn more here.

tags: oncology , prostate cancer , prostate cancer screening , prostate screening , psa , treatment options for prostate cancer

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Care during an emergency

July 1, 2022

In a medical emergency, EMS providers and hospitals work in tandem to provide life-saving care to patients.

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Benefits of bariatric surgery are greater than...

June 17, 2022

How surgery can help reduce or eliminate medical conditions related to obesity

tags: bariatric surgery , weight loss

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When to go to the ER: 15 symptoms

June 1, 2022

We've gathered 15 symptoms that are definitely ER worthy and how you can tell. This list of symptoms is not complete, but does cover the most...

tags: emergency , emergency-room , er

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What you should know about occupational therapy

April 16, 2022

Occupational therapy can help people with injuries and other health issues feel empowered in their daily lives.

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7 best diets for your heart

March 29, 2022

DASH, Ornish, Mediterranean and other eating plans your heart will thank you for.

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How heart attack symptoms show up differently ...

March 29, 2022

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), approx. every 40 seconds, someone experiences a heart attack in the U.S. While some...

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COVID-19 vaccination for children

January 3, 2022

Information on COVID-19 vaccination for children ages five to 11.

tags: covid-19 , vaccination , vaccine

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Employee Spotlight: Malachi Fisher

What you need to know about breast cancer surgical...

Employee Spotlight: Sue Abkowitz, MD, and Glen...

Men can get breast cancer too! Would your guy ...

How to familiarize yourself through breast self...

Mammograms: what to expect

Breast cancer treatments and classifications

Employee Spotlight: Everyone!

Employee spotlight: Taraneh Azar, MD

Treatment options for prostate cancer

Care during an emergency

Benefits of bariatric surgery are greater than...

When to go to the ER: 15 symptoms

What you should know about occupational therapy

7 best diets for your heart

How heart attack symptoms show up differently ...

COVID-19 vaccination for children

Average ER Wait Times

Portsmouth Regional Hospital Blog

Portsmouth Regional Hospital Blog

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