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Every year, more than 1.5 million Americans get sepsis and at least 270,000 die from it.
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Friendly eyes. A soft, silky coat. Wagging tails. They come in all colors and sizes, and they’re here to cheer. They’re the pet therapy dogs that bring stress-relieving joy, healing and unconditional love to patients, visitors and staff. Pet therapy can lower blood pressure, improve cardiovascular health and release endorphins that bring relief and calm, and can even help reduce physical pain. Lake Health offers pet therapy visits through its Volunteer Services program.
Congratulations to the 2019 Physician of the Year!
Lake Health physician Fathallah Hayek, MD, was chosen as the 2019 Lake Health Physician of the Year because he is the perfect role model of exemplary patient care and teamwork.
Not feeling well? Lake Health offers online quick care to help you feel better fast. Our team of health care providers treats a number of common medical conditions virtually. Simply create an account, complete a short online interview, and our team will review your information and send you a treatment plan within an hour.
Sandra Heinz began having colon cancer screenings at age 39 because her father, now 85, is a colon cancer survivor. In September 2018, Sandra’s gastroenterologist, Ahmad Ascha, MD, discovered a “suspicious polyp” during her colonoscopy. Although many colorectal polyps aren’t harmful, nearly all colorectal cancers start as polyps.
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Mall Walker’s New Year Kickoff
Friday, January 10; 9-11 am
Great Lakes Mall
Karen Leaphart started 2019 unhappy and unhealthy. After a few years of steady weight increase, she found herself at the doctor with an ultimatum: Lose weight in six months or begin medication for high cholesterol. Karen needed serious help. Nothing she had been doing was working to get the weight off, and she wanted lasting weight-loss success for a healthier future.
