eHealth Connection | Cooper University Hospital

Over the past several weeks, we have been overwhelmed by the news reports detailing abuse committed on children. To wit: the Penn State scandal, the Syracuse Basketball headlines, the reports of abuse by clergy and, most recently, the child molestation allegations against Philadelphia sports writer Bill Conlin, purported to have happened 40 years ago.

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Who is the cosmetic “surgery” patient? In our office the most common reason that a patient seeks advice is that the image they see in the mirror does not reflect the youth and vitality they feel. The old image of the cosmetic patient as the privileged wealthy or Hollywood star is outmoded.

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It can be very stressful when an emergency medical event occurs that requires activation of the 9-1-1 system. It is even more stressful when you don’t know what to expect once that phone call is made.

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Flu season is here and the best way to protect against flu is to get a flu vaccine. Annual flu vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months of age or older.

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Visiting the gynecologist can cause anxiety among many women. Much of the stress stems from feelings of modesty about their bodies and reproductive organs or the fear that something may be wrong. Hopefully every year women muster the strength and visit their gynecologist for their important annual gynecology exam.

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As you prepare for family dinners and get-togethers this holiday season, think about how many people in your family have diabetes. If a mother, father, sister or brother have diabetes, it is more likely you will also get diabetes.

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