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With only 40 percent of women in the U.S. entering pregnancy with optimal heart health, the need for specialized cardiac care during pregnancy has never been more urgent. WMCHealth is meeting this challenge head-on with an innovative program that brings together cardiology and maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists under one roof—a collaboration that’s transforming care forContinue reading “Ensuring Women’s Heart Health During Pregnancy: WMCHealth’s Comprehensive Care Approach”

Just a few short months ago, mother-to-be Megan Wild was excitedly preparing for the arrival of her first child.However, at her 20-week check-up, the joyous anticipation of motherhood turned into a daunting reality. Her doctor delivered devastating news: Her unborn son was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a rare and life-threatening congenital heart defectContinue reading “Pioneering Mid-Delivery Open-Heart Surgery Saves Baby with Congenital Defect”

“I don’t remember much, honestly,” Del Santo recalls. “One minute I was playing, and the next, I woke up in the hospital.”

When 29-year-old Tania Zuniga learned she needed brain surgery for the second time in two years, she expected another long hospital stay. Instead, she was home just hours after her procedure, thanks to an innovative treatment approach being explored at WMCHealth.Zuniga was first diagnosed with a benign meningioma in 2023, following surgery to remove aContinue reading “Same-Day Brain Tumor Surgery: A New Era in Neurosurgical Care at WMCHealth”

Medically Reviewed by Edmond Ritter, MDIn recent years, breast reductions among women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) have been gaining popularity. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reported a 54 percent increase in breast reduction procedures from 2019 to 2022 and a 7 percent increase in 2023 alone.While getting a breast reductionContinue reading “Pain Relief, Confidence Fuel Breast Reduction Surge”

Lorenzo Beronilla is an actor and former tennis player who gained recognition as a food influencer. His initial fame came as a regular on the widely popular, Epicurious YouTube “Four Levels of…” series, which has tens of millions of views. Lorenzo later competed – and won – an episode Bravo TV’s Top Chef Amateurs series. Healthy and fitContinue reading “After a Heart Transplant This TV Chef Has a New Life Recipe”

Medically reviewed by Amala Chirumamilla, MDHeart attacks aren’t discriminatory — they can affect anyone, regardless of gender. However, the signs of a heart attack in women can sometimes differ from the classic symptoms often portrayed in the media. Understanding these signs is crucial for timely intervention and potentially life-saving actions.What to Look ForLearn to RecognizeContinue reading “Women Can Have Heart Attacks, Too: Signs You Should Know”

As fresh cucumbers join the growing list of recalled foods this season—with 68 people sickened across 19 states—many people are wondering about foodborne illness risks. From contaminated carrots to tainted deli meats, food safety alerts seem increasingly common.The Truth Behind the Trends“The headlines can be alarming,” says Marina Keller, MD, infectious disease specialist at WMCHealth, “but they’re actuallyContinue reading “Food Recalls: More Common or Just More Visible?”

“I couldn’t even use my right leg to brake the car,” recalls Stephen Diamond, describing the moment he realized his fall outside a restaurant one rainy March evening was more serious than he initially thought. The 66-year-old elder law attorney had tripped over a bench, but his stubborn streak kicked in first.“Being stubborn, I thoughtContinue reading “After the Fall: One Patient’s Path to Recovery Following Successful Hip Surgery”

What is Medical Genetics?In recent years, scientists have begun to unravel the complicated role that genes play in our overall health and longevity. This knowledge has given us unprecedented access to what might lie ahead for us medically. It allows us to redirect what might have been with preventive care and lifestyle changes. Medical geneticsContinue reading “What is a Medical Genetics Evaluation, and Is it Right for You?”