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In the November/December issue of Better Health:
Your body's talking. Are you listening? Head-to-toe health concerns
Frank Leavy, an 84-year-old Milford resident, thinks he was in his 60s or 70s when his legs began to bother him. He could still play 18 holes on the golf course, but his legs would ache after only nine. Soon, he was riding the golf cart, although he still thought of the pain as an annoying inconvenience rather than something to worry about. Turned out, he had a blockage in his arteries causes by peripheral artery disease. From head to toe, symptoms can be the body's way of alerting us to serious conditions. Find out what your body may be telling you in the November/December issue of Better Health.
Managing joint pain . . . New hope for aching joints
Over the summer, electrical engineer Glen Cummings of Hamden completed an ambitious 40-mile bike ride. He also routinely biked eight to 10 miles several times a week and went to the gym regularly. At 61, double-knee replacement surgery performed at the Hospital of Saint Raphael has helped Cummings maintain an active lifestyle. Learn more about common causes of joint pain and ways to manage joint-related conditions in this issue of Better Health.
Renovated surgery unit improves patient flow
Saint Raphael's newly renovated Cronin Short-Term Surgery Unit opened in October, improving the hospital's ability to increase ambulatory surgery volume in a more efficient, patient-centered and physician-friendly environment. Learn how patients will benefit in this issue of Better Health.
Pharmacy launches concierge service
Saint Raphael's Apothecary and Wellness Center is making the trip home from the hospital a little faster for patients with its new Concierge Pharmacy Service. Learn more in the November/December issue of Better Health.
A Survivor's Story: Determination drives spine injury recovery
September 11, 2007, is a day John McKay will never forget. Returning home after a long day at work, he laid down for a nap and promptly fell asleep. The next thing he remembers is waking up in an ambulance - completely paralyzed. McKay was rushed to the Hospital of Saint Raphael, where he later underwent spine surgery. Find out how expert care - coupled with drive and determination - have put McKay on the road to recovery in this issue of Better Health.
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