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  • bariatrics
  • pregnancy
  • surgery
July 29, 2024

Can I get pregnant after bariatric surgery?

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  • spine pain
July 26, 2024

Do I need surgery for spine pain?

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  • The Hernia Center of NGMC
July 25, 2024

How long will I be off work after hernia surgery?

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  • The Hernia Center of NGMC
July 25, 2024

How long does it take to recover from hernia surgery?

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  • Cancer Services
  • surgery
July 22, 2024

How is cancer surgery used as part of treatment?

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  • labor
  • pregnancy
  • Women and Children’s Services
July 16, 2024

It’s almost that time: What are the signs of labor starting?

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  • Communicare
  • Neurosciences
July 15, 2024

A race to the finish line

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  • Hernia center
July 8, 2024

What’s the difference between a femoral and inguinal hernia?

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  • Cancer Services
  • lung
  • screening
June 25, 2024

How is lung cancer diagnosed?

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June 24, 2024

What can I do to lower my risk of heart disease?

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  • Mother Baby
  • postpartum
June 24, 2024

Postpartum exercise: how & when to get started

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  • Cancer Services
  • Hospice of NGMC
June 21, 2024

How hospice care can benefit cancer patients

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  • spine pain
June 17, 2024

What conditions may require neurosurgery?

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  • Georgia Heart Institute
  • Heart
June 12, 2024

Can younger adults experience atrial fibrillation?

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  • Georgia Heart Institute
  • Heart
June 10, 2024

Robotic surgery option brings relief to Savannah man’s heart — and mind

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  • Georgia Heart Institute
  • Heart
June 7, 2024

For Dr. George, open-minded approach serves patients well

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  • Hospice of NGMC
June 7, 2024

What should I know when choosing a hospice for a loved one?

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  • brain
  • CT
  • Heart
  • PET
June 4, 2024

What you need to know about PET/CT scans

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