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The moment that you’ve been waiting for has come: you finally got a positive pregnancy test. Now it’s time to schedule a prenatal appointment.
However, before you see your OB/GYN, it’s important to know the right questions to ask—not … Read More
Wooster Community Hospital Blog
What Is Involved in a Colonoscopy?
Colonoscopy is a screening and diagnostic procedure used to detect and remove precancerous growths in the lower GI (gastrointestinal) tract. It involves the examination of the colon (large intestine, or bowels) and rectum using a thin tube with a camera … Read More
How Do I Prepare For an Oncology Appointment?
Going for an oncology appointment can seem like one of the scariest medical experiences you will have. To help control your emotions and to maximize communication with your oncologist, the team at Comprehensive Cancer Care at Wooster Community Hospital suggests … Read More
What are Some Examples of Occupational Therapy?
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy (OT) is a treatment for problems with movement and coordination. It helps people improve motor skills involved in everyday tasks, like writing and getting dressed.
The need for OT can come up at any … Read More
Can a Mammogram Detect Breast Cancer?
A mammogram (mammography exam) is deemed the gold standard for breast cancer screening. Nonetheless, it cannot prove that an abnormal area is indicative of breast cancer. What it does, instead, is that it allows for breast cancer detection by … Read More
Warning Signs That You May Need to Visit a Speech Pathologist
If you or a loved one are experiencing difficulty with communication, you could benefit from seeing a speech pathologist at Wooster Community Hospital. Whether the issue is with understanding language, speaking clearly, or having difficulty swallowing, you can rely on … Read More
What Can a Pediatrician Treat?
Pediatricians are medical doctors trained to diagnose and treat medical problems in infants, children, and adolescents. The ages of patients that pediatricians treat range from birth to age 17. People seek out pediatricians if their child has an injury or … Read More
Is my pain severe enough for me to see a chiropractor?
A chiropractor can help you achieve relief from pain. This trained professional can help restore proper function of the spine by skillfully manipulating or making adjustments to the spinal joints using their hands. Chiropractors can help patients with lower back … Read More
What is a lactation consultant?
Breastfeeding is very beneficial for newborns, as it supplies them with the nutrients they need. Studies show that babies who are breastfed have greater protection against infection, illness, and disease. It is also a preventative measure against obesity. The American … Read More
What Age Should a Woman Get a Mammogram?
Prevention is better than cure; this line has been said countless times and is still true today. Most people think prevention means things like taking care of your body, living a healthy lifestyle, and maintaining a proper diet. However, it … Read More
