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Men tend to go to their urologist – sometimes almost treating them like their general practitioner rather than a specialist – and women similarly tend to go to their gynecologist for their medical needs. One of the more embarrassing topics … Read More
Wooster Community Hospital Blog
Tips for Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery
In order to ensure a successful operation and a seamless recovery, certain preparations must be made before joint replacement surgery. Addressing certain issues beforehand will allow the patient to relax and focus on recovery afterward.
Before having a joint … Read More
Is Cardiovascular Disease the Same as Heart Disease?
How do cardiovascular disease and heart disease differ?
Well, “cardiovascular disease” is the large umbrella term for different diseases typically involving narrowed or obstructed blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Thus, cardiovascular disease … Read More
How to Know if It’s Time to Try Physical Therapy
There are many reasons for physical therapy: recovery following surgery or an accident, help with degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis, or to otherwise improve your mobility.
Depending on your lifestyle, age, and overall health, physical therapy may be prescribed by … Read More
Symptoms of Common Types of Cancer
Cancer occurs when natural cellular replication happens too fast, and cells divide more quickly than they should – or the cells do not die off and instead invade nearby tissues. Either scenario can form a tumor, and a tumor can … Read More
Wooster Community Hospital Named Community Value Top 100 Hospital
Total and Partial Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee replacements are the most commonly performed joint replacement surgery today in the U.S. People who suffer from pain caused by osteoarthritis are the usual candidates for this surgery. Typically, in the past, the option for knee replacement was the … Read More
Reasons to See a Speech Pathologist
There are many reasons to visit a speech pathologist – such as to treat a speech impediment like a lisp or stutter, to help you recover function that was lost after a stroke, or to help diagnose and treat issues … Read More
The Four Pillars of Wooster Community Hospital
Others have said it: Wooster Community Hospital (WCH) is a shining example of comprehensive patient care. We are a four-time award winner of the Watson Health “100 Top Hospitals” honor, a “High-Performing Hospital” per U.S. News & World Report.… Read More
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Wooster Community Hospital is excited to bring you the latest information about research and advancements in medical care. This blog will also be used to post … Read More
