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Spring 2006

Spring 2006
Vol. 5, No. 3

Leading a Healthy Lifestyle Is Vital to Living a Happier Life
Even as we age, there are things that we can do to stay happier, healthier and improve our ability to ward off illness and injury.

New Heart Procedure Gives Patients Their Life Back
Curative ablation, a relatively new and minimally invasive procedure available at Lancaster General, is giving people with atrial fibrillation a new lease on life without needing open heart surgery.

New Program at Lancaster General College Will Educate EMTs
A new educational partnership between Lancaster Emergency Medical Services and Lancaster General College of Nursing & Health Science will help fill a growing need for more qualified emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in Lancaster County.

Early Testing Can Catch a Treatable Cancer
When caught in time, colon cancer is one of the most treatable forms of cancer. Read about one woman's experience how a colonoscopy detected colon cancer and saved her life.

Smart Skiing: Preventing Common Injuries
To prevent common ski injuries and stay on the slopes, follow these strategies endorsed by four local orthopedic specialists.

Orthopedic Center Celebrates Its First Anniversary
With more than 8,000 people choosing Lancaster General for their orthopedic procedures in the past year, and with patient satisfaction scores reaching all-time highs, the first year at the Orthopedic Center was a huge success.

Laser Procedure Gives Men a New Lease on Life
It's not life threatening, but an enlarged prostate can certainly make life miserable for men. A new laser procedure is a minimally invasive way to reduce or eliminate the symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate.

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