Bariatric surgery and health training gave Kerry Moore a new life
Cayuga Medical Center surgeons have been performing robotic-assisted gallbladder surgeries using the da Vinci Surgical System since the fall of 2019. The robotic technology gives surgeons sophisticated tools that provide high magnification of the surgical site, greater surgical precision, an…
Cathy Towner called her physician in early 2020 because of a persistent abdominal pain the Newfield resident thought might be because of a bruise or a strained muscle. After Serena Yoon, MD, examined Cathy and reviewed her family’s health history, the internal medicine doctor ordered an MRI …
A warning on rising Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infections from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on should give residents of Tompkins, Cortland and neighboring counties reason to consider the urgency of having adolescents vaccinated for the sexually transmitted disease that…
Summer chores and recreation can put your hands at risk for wounds, infection and repetitive strains making injury prevention important when you head outdoors.
The warm weeks ahead will bring more opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreational sports, gardening and family gatherings. They also bring a higher risk for contacting tick-borne infections such as Lyme disease, the most common disease spread by ticks in New York and anaplasmosis, a relativel…
Women can reduce heart disease and stroke risks with healthy choices in diet, lifestyle and exercise
Heart disease and stroke are important health issues for all women. Heart disease is the number one killer of American women, and stroke is fourth.
Following treatment for cardiovascular disease, the road to recovery starts with a cardiac rehabilitation program like the one offered at the Cayuga Center for Healthy Living. Patients with qualifying cardiac diagnoses receive medically monitored exercise and risk management education throug…
Wounds that take longer than two to four weeks to heal can signal a potential health risk that requires medical treatment. While chronic, slow-healing wounds are often caused by diabetes and poor blood circulation, obesity, nutritional deficiencies and infections also play a role. Determinin…
Senior drivers learn how age-related changes in mobility, touch/grip, vision, hearing and cognition can affect their driving in fitness assessments provided by Occupational Therapy at Cayuga Wellness Center’s Brentwood clinic.
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High blood pressure is a major health issue for residents of the Finger Lakes region as it is for most Americans, but the best treatments are readily available: diet modification and exercise. Choosing a healthier diet and getting more exercise are now the cornerstones for treating high bloo…
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If travel plans are back on your post-quarantine agenda, the Travel Clinic at the Cayuga Center for Infectious Diseases can help you get ready with travel vaccines and arrange for COVID-19 testing documentation some international destinations and U.S. states require for visitors.
A new generation of mammogram technology at Cayuga Medical Center provides a more sensitive and clinically proven breast cancer exam that facilitates earlier cancer detection and reduces callbacks for additional diagnostic testing. The technology called 3D mammography, or digital breast tomo…
Patients with osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease, can find a team of health-care professionals to provide comprehensive osteoarthritis management at the Osteoarthritis Clinic in the Cayuga Wellness Center.
The warmer days of spring can give your hands a workout from gardening and outdoor sports that can bring stiffness and pain after a day in the sun.
Ankle sprains are the most common musculoskeletal injury and affect people of all ages. They are common in activities with a lot of jumping or cutting, such as basketball and soccer. Simply walking on uneven ground, such as in a garden or on a cobblestone street, increases the chances of an …
Back pain is a common health complaint and one of the most frequent reasons for missing time at work and going to primary care doctors. Most people will experience back pain at some point during their lives and for many it will be recurrent.
Helping its members reap the benefits of regular workouts without risking exposure to COVID-19 has transformed Island Health & Fitness’s locations in Ithaca and Cayuga Heights with upgrades focused on reducing infection risks.
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Reports of some patients developing enlarged lymph nodes after a COVID-19 vaccination have raised questions about whether screening mammograms should be delayed following the vaccination. This stems from concerns that finding enlarged axillary lymph nodes following a vaccination could lead t…
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The recent approval of two vaccines for COVID-19 and other vaccine approvals expected in 2021 are major accomplishments in health care. These tools may end the COVID-19 pandemic, but until then it is essential we continue practices for preventing the spread of the virus: frequent hand washin…
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Physical fitness improvement is one of the most common resolutions for a new year but developing a fitness plan and sticking with an exercise regime over the months ahead can be a challenge. Setting a course to improve your fitness in 2021 is an admirable goal, and there are several things y…
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COVID-19 precautions and quarantine efforts have raised concerns for some patients about coming to a doctor’s office or a hospital but putting your health care needs on hold can worsen many conditions and end up increasing the risk of contracting the virus.
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Cayuga Health’s popular quarterly Cayuga Health Magazine is now available to everyone in a new digital, interactive format. The content and focus of the magazine is to inform the community about expanded Cayuga Health services, sharing real patient and doctor experiences, as well as announci…
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