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Mouth cancer refers to cancer that develops in any of the parts that make up the mouth (oral cavity). Mouth cancer can occur on the: Floor of the mouth (under the tongue) Gums Inner...

... tonsilitis doesn’t improve with antibiotic treatment. An infection that results in a collection of pus behind a tonsil doesn’t improve with drug treatment or a drainage procedure...

Urinary incontinence — the loss of bladder control — is a common and often embarrassing problem. The severity ranges from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having an u...

...-the-counter pain relievers don’t ease your elbow pain and tenderness.  Back to top

When the muscles and ligaments supporting a woman's pelvic organs weaken, the pelvic organs can drop lower in the pelvis, creating a bulge in the vagina (prolapse). Women most commonly develop pelvic ...

Through our Sports Medicine Program, licensed athletic trainers (L.A.T.) provide athletic outreach services to area high school and college athletes. They evaluate injuries sustained by athletes durin...

After the birth of your baby, the baby is placed on your abdomen or under a warmer. The nurse or provider will assess the baby and assign Apgar scores at one and five minutes of age. The Apgar score a...

Cesarean section delivery is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the mother's abdomen and uterus. A C-section might be planned ahead of time if you develop pregnancy compl...

Preferences for comfort management during labor and delivery are different for each woman. You are invited to consider and explore the pain management options, and select the option that best meets yo...

Your nurse will remain in contact with other members of your healthcare team during your labor. Labor can take many hours, and the nursing staff will support you during this time. As you near the time...