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What is the difference between a screening and diagnostic mammogram?

By on May 22, 2013 in Cancer Care, Know & Go Topics, Women's Health

Submitted by: Lisa Michels, RN, BSN, Breast Care Coordinator It is recommended that women at age 40 have annual screening mammograms. A screening mammogram is considered preventive care and is usually covered by most insurance. It does not require an order from your provider. It is a 15-minute appointment that involves a board-certified mammography technician obtaining [...]

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The Buzz About Angelina Jolie’s Decision

By on May 16, 2013 in Cancer Care, Know & Go Topics

There has been considerable buzz in the news media about the recent revelation that actress and activist Angelina Jolie had a prophylactic double mastectomy to prevent breast cancer. According to news reports, Jolie’s mother died of ovarian cancer at age 56, and testing showed that she carries a gene that makes her at high risk [...]

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries on the Rise

By on May 12, 2013 in Bone & Joint Health, Know & Go Topics

Written by: Corey Wencl, LAT with Agnesian HealthCare’s Sports, Spine & Work Center To many it seems like more and more people are tearing their Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) these days.  From professional athletes like Adrian Peterson and Robert Griffith III down to our local high school athletes and even some children younger than that [...]

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Leading Inspiration: Q & A About Teamwork

By on April 30, 2013 in Behavioral Health, EAP, Know & Go Topics, Leading Inspiration, Work & Wellness

Q: We all know that teamwork is very important to both the financial and climate bottom line of a company, but what does it really mean? A: Great question. In 2001, Frank LaFasto and Carl Larson published their book, “When Teams Work Best – 6,000 Team Members and Leaders Tell What it Takes to Succeed.” [...]

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