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Cancer

‘Keep moving’: Retired parole officer takes on cancer

Blood cancers include leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. According to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 184,720 people in the United States are expected to be diagnosed with a blood cancer in 2023.

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September 21, 2023

‘Keep moving’: Retired parole officer takes on cancer

September 21, 2023

‘Keep moving’: Retired parole officer takes on cancer

September 14, 2023

Heart surgeon brings his ‘nurse’s intuition’ to patients … and the OR

September 14, 2023

Heart surgeon brings his ‘nurse’s intuition’ to patients … and the OR

September 5, 2023

2 deadly strokes in 2 days. But this 93-year-old is back to normal.

September 5, 2023

2 deadly strokes in 2 days. But this 93-year-old is back to normal.

Daily Living

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Cancer

Ovarian cancer symptoms: Here’s what women should watch for

Ovarian cancer has been called the silent killer because women usually have no idea they have it. Novant Health gynecologic oncologist Dr. Kellie Schneider characterizes it more as being “very quiet.” “The problem is the symptoms that are associated ...

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Children's Health

Why my 10-year-old daughter won’t be getting a phone anytime soon

I’m pretty unpopular at my house right now. According to my 10-year-old daughter, I’m “the worst.” You see, she wants a smartphone. But as a public health professional, I worry that a smartphone may affect her growth and development. I worry about ...

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Stroke

Fast-acting stroke care leaves Wilmington artist thankful for ‘miracle’

A series of lucky breaks led to David Christy surviving a stroke without any adverse effects. One of those lucky breaks was having the Novant Health Neurosciences Institute – New Hanover nearby.

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Sports Medicine

How this golfer fixed her torn rotator cuff and got back in the swing of things lickety-split

Minimally invasive surgery got Pat Plonchak back to doing the things she loves in just a few months.

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Our Commitment

How one woman is fighting to close the racial gap in healthcare

How does Novant Health demonstrate a commitment to health equity? One woman has answers.

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Stroke

Stroke can be devastating. Here’s how to prevent them.

More than 140,000 Americans die every year of a stroke, but 80% of strokes can be prevented.

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