http://www.princetonhcs.org/Default.aspx?p=4682en-usThu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:00 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssDelphic Sage CMShttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PrincetonHCS/HealthFocusArticles/~3/DA4psfglwkQ/Default.aspx<p> In the majority of cases, it is possible to prevent colon cancer. Yet, almost 50,000 people a year in the United States die from the disease, National Cancer Institute statistics show. </p> <p> Learn more about preventing colorectal cancer, as well as the conditions that may put you at greater risk, by reading <a href="http://www.princetonhcs.org/Uploads/DocumentRepository/Health_Focus_News_Stories/2012_articles/Colorectal_Cancer_MarApr2012.pdf">this article</a> that appeared in the March/April 2012 issue of Health Focus. </p> ()Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:00 428130http://www.princetonhcs.org/Default.aspx?p=4682&d=5602&title=Colorectal_Cancer_Screenings_Can_Be_a_Lifesaverhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PrincetonHCS/HealthFocusArticles/~3/aZL6abVd1IA/Default.aspx<p> Winter&#39;s cold, snowy weather can be dangerous if you are unprepared. </p> <p> <a href="http://www.princetonhcs.org/Uploads/DocumentRepository/Health_Focus_News_Stories/2012_articles/Winter_Hazards_JanFeb2012.pdf">Click here</a> for some tips by Craig Gronczewski, MD, Chairman of UMCP&#39;s Emergency Department, to help keep you healthy and safe throughout the winter. </p> ()Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 427912http://www.princetonhcs.org/Default.aspx?p=4682&d=5426&title=Be_Ready_for_the_Hazards_of_Winterhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PrincetonHCS/HealthFocusArticles/~3/u1EKIGLZjGs/Default.aspx<p> Sleep disorders in children can be markedly different from those in adults. Children tend to have more parasomnias--disruptive sleep disorders that include sleepwalking, sleeptalking and night terrors. </p> <p> To learn more, <a href="http://www.princetonhcs.org/Uploads/DocumentRepository/Health_Focus_News_Stories/2012_articles/Pediatric_Sleep_Disorders_JanFeb2012.pdf">click here</a> to read the full article, which appeared in the January/February 2012 issue of Health Focus. </p> ()Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 427910http://www.princetonhcs.org/Default.aspx?p=4682&d=5432&title=When_Your_Childs_Sleep_Is_Not_So_Peacefulhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PrincetonHCS/HealthFocusArticles/~3/mNVRxGdWJyA/Default.aspx<p> Robotic surgery--in which a surgeon is seated at a computer console and remotely controls the movements of the surgical device next to the patient--has become widely used for prostatectomies, as well as for a variety of common surgeries. </p> <p> To learn more, <a href="http://www.princetonhcs.org/Uploads/DocumentRepository/Health_Focus_News_Stories/2012_articles/Robotic_Surgery_for_Prostate_JanFeb2012.pdf">click here</a> for the full article, which appeared in the January/February 2012 issue of Health Focus. </p> ()Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 427911http://www.princetonhcs.org/Default.aspx?p=4682&d=5433&title=Robotic_Surgery_Expands_Its_Reachhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PrincetonHCS/HealthFocusArticles/~3/brJMZtOyYgc/Default.aspx<p> Area families have access to world-class pediatric healthcare in their own community, thanks to a partnership between University Medical Center at Princeton and The Children&#39;s Hospital of Philadelphia. </p> <p> <a href="http://www.princetonhcs.org/Uploads/DocumentRepository/Health_Focus_News_Stories/2012_articles/CHOP_success_story_JanFeb2012.pdf">Click here</a> to read one family&#39;s story, which appeared in the January/February 2012 issue of Health Focus. </p> ()Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 427913http://www.princetonhcs.org/Default.aspx?p=4682&d=5434&title=UMCPs_Partnership_with_CHOP_Local_Access_to_Exceptional_Pediatric_Carehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PrincetonHCS/HealthFocusArticles/~3/MR2IGlObpBI/Default.aspx<p> Princeton House Behavioral Health has launched a program for young adults who need behavioral health or substance abuse treatment. </p> <p> <a href="http://www.princetonhcs.org/Uploads/DocumentRepository/Health_Focus_News_Stories/2012_articles/PHBH_Young_Adult_Program_JanFeb2012.pdf">Click here</a> to learn more in this article, which appeared in the January/February 2012 issue of Health Focus. </p> ()Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 427914http://www.princetonhcs.org/Default.aspx?p=4682&d=5435&title=Princeton_House_Behavioral_Health_Launches_Young_Adult_Programhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PrincetonHCS/HealthFocusArticles/~3/HLTpykff96k/Default.aspx<p> While coronary artery disease is the No. 1 killer in the United States, there are many things you can do starting today to help prevent the disease. </p> <p> Learn more in <a href="http://www.princetonhcs.org/Uploads/DocumentRepository/Health_Focus_News_Stories/2012_articles/Coronary_Artery_Disease_JanFeb2012.pdf">this article</a>, which appeared in the January/February 2012 issue of Health Focus. </p> ()Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 427920http://www.princetonhcs.org/Default.aspx?p=4682&d=5442&title=Preventing_Coronary_Artery_Disease_A_Valentine_for_Your_Hearthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PrincetonHCS/HealthFocusArticles/~3/BtnrLn5b_Ao/Default.aspx<p> After suffering a serious injury or debilitating medical event, intensive inpatient therapy can help you regain function and recapture your quality of life. </p> <p> Learn more about University Medical Center at Princeton&#39;s Acute Rehabilitation Unit in <a href="http://www.princetonhcs.org/Uploads/DocumentRepository/Health_Focus_News_Stories/2012_articles/Acute_Rehab&amp;Social_Media_links_JanFeb2012.pdf">this article</a>, which appeared in the January/February 2012 issue of Health Focus. </p> ()Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 427916http://www.princetonhcs.org/Default.aspx?p=4682&d=5443&title=Acute_Rehabilitation_Getting_Your_Life_Back_on_Trackhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PrincetonHCS/HealthFocusArticles/~3/czRvqxahwQg/Default.aspx<p> University Medical Center at Princeton expanded its services for expectant mothers in need of specialized care through a partnership with Penn Maternal Fetal Medicine. </p> <p> Learn more in <a href="http://www.princetonhcs.org/Uploads/DocumentRepository/Health_Focus_News_Stories/2012_articles/Penn_Maternal_Fetal_Medicine_JanFeb2012.pdf">this article</a>, which appeared in the January/February 2012 issue of Health Focus. </p> ()Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 427915http://www.princetonhcs.org/Default.aspx?p=4682&d=5444&title=UMCP_and_Penn_Medicine_Partner_to_Expand_Maternal_Fetal_Medicine_Serviceshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PrincetonHCS/HealthFocusArticles/~3/i9_WdYWK4Xo/Default.aspx<p> Thyroid disease--a condition in which your body uses energy more slowly or quickly than it should--is a common disorder. </p> <p> Learn more, including symptoms and treatment, in <a href="http://www.princetonhcs.org/Uploads/DocumentRepository/Health_Focus_News_Stories/2012_articles/Thyroid_disease_JanFeb2012.pdf">this article</a>, which appeared in the January/February 2012 issue of Health Focus. </p> ()Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 427917http://www.princetonhcs.org/Default.aspx?p=4682&d=5445&title=Detecting_and_Treating_Thyroid_Problemshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PrincetonHCS/HealthFocusArticles/~3/QsTV3_jMDj4/Default.aspx<p> Patients with liver, lung, kidney or bone tumors that cannot be surgically removed or are resistant to chemotherapy may be candidates for percutaneous microwave ablation. </p> <p> Learn more about this state-of-the-art, minimally invasive procedure available at University Medical Center at Princeton, in <a href="http://www.princetonhcs.org/Uploads/DocumentRepository/Health_Focus_News_Stories/2012_articles/Microwave_Ablation_JanFeb2012.pdf">this article</a>, which appeared in the January/February 2012 issue of Health Focus. </p> ()Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 427918http://www.princetonhcs.org/Default.aspx?p=4682&d=5446&title=UMCP_Offers_Advanced_Treatment_for_Tumorshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PrincetonHCS/HealthFocusArticles/~3/zNFe4bwDvoc/Default.aspx<p> Women and girls have two powerful tools at their disposal to help detect and prevent cervical cancer. </p> <p> Learn more in <a href="http://www.princetonhcs.org/Uploads/DocumentRepository/Health_Focus_News_Stories/2012_articles/Cervical_Cancer_JanFeb2012.pdf">this article</a>, which appeared in the January/February 2012 issue of Health Focus. </p> ()Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 427919http://www.princetonhcs.org/Default.aspx?p=4682&d=5447&title=Staying_Proactive_Can_Prevent_Cervical_Cancerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PrincetonHCS/HealthFocusArticles/~3/wQWjnFm-F2I/Default.aspx<p> University Medical Center at Princeton recently learned that we&#39;re the No. 1 hospital in New Jersey for quality and patient safety. ... In addition to this achievement, UMCP recently received a $250,000 recognition award from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey in connection with UMCP&#39;s quality and patient safety efforts. </p> <p> Learn more in the <a href="http://www.princetonhcs.org/Uploads/DocumentRepository/Health_Focus_News_Stories/2011_articles/UMCP_No1_COVER_SeptOct2011.pdf">full article</a> , which appeared in the September/October 2011 issue of <em>Health Focus</em>. </p> ()Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:00:00 427011http://www.princetonhcs.org/Default.aspx?p=4682&d=5005&title=UMCP_Ranked_No_1_in_New_Jersey_for_Quality_Patient_Safetyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PrincetonHCS/HealthFocusArticles/~3/sERPXQfk9Tk/Default.aspx<p> Anorexia and bulimia are more common among girls and women, but eating disorders are also a growing problem for young men. </p> <p> Learn more in the <a href="http://www.princetonhcs.org/Uploads/DocumentRepository/Health_Focus_News_Stories/2011_articles/Eating_Disorders_in_Boys_SeptOct2011.pdf">full article</a> , which appeared in the September/October 2011 issue of <em>Health Focus</em>. </p> ()Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:00:00 427012http://www.princetonhcs.org/Default.aspx?p=4682&d=5006&title=Eating_Disorders_Affect_Boys_Toohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PrincetonHCS/HealthFocusArticles/~3/6dQ4CMrsLpY/Default.aspx<p> The best way to treat prostate cancer can be different for every man. That&#39;s why University Medical Center at Princeton is committed to offering advanced treatment options, including image-guided radiation therapy and robotic surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System^(R). </p> <p> To learn more, read the <a href="http://www.princetonhcs.org/Uploads/DocumentRepository/Health_Focus_News_Stories/2011_articles/Prostate_Cancer_SeptOct2011.pdf">full article</a> , which appeared in the September/October 2011 issue of <em>Health Focus</em>. </p> ()Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:00:00 427013http://www.princetonhcs.org/Default.aspx?p=4682&d=5007&title=Fighting_Prostate_Cancer_Many_Options_One_Hospitalhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PrincetonHCS/HealthFocusArticles/~3/VuGp5xdsKCQ/Default.aspx<p> University Medical Center at Princeton has strict treatment protocols and advanced procedures in place to ensure heart attack patients receive the best possible care from the moment they enter the Emergency Department. </p> <p> Learn more in the <a href="http://www.princetonhcs.org/Uploads/DocumentRepository/Health_Focus_News_Stories/2011_articles/New_Physician_Practices_&amp;_Heart_Attack_Care_SeptOct2011.pdf">full article</a> , which appeared in the September/October 2011 issue of <em>Health Focus</em>. </p> ()Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:00:00 427014http://www.princetonhcs.org/Default.aspx?p=4682&d=5008&title=A_Heart_Plan_of_Attackhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PrincetonHCS/HealthFocusArticles/~3/Ay7OrZepqvk/Default.aspx<p> If your idea of an annual check-up is a one-size-fits-all, routine affair, it may be time to rethink that concept. </p> <p> Learn more in <a href="http://www.princetonhcs.org/Uploads/DocumentRepository/Health_Focus_News_Stories/2011_articles/Annual_Physical_&amp;_Meeting_Special_Needs_SeptOct2011.pdf">this article</a> , which appeared in the September/October 2011 issue of <em>Health Focus</em>. <br /> </p> ()Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:00:00 427015http://www.princetonhcs.org/Default.aspx?p=4682&d=5009&title=Rethinking_the_Routine_Annual_Physicalhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PrincetonHCS/HealthFocusArticles/~3/cIKD7q9X53I/Default.aspx<p> Princeton HealthCare System will offer after-school classes specializing in social skills instruction for children who face difficulty interacting and socializing with their peers. </p> <p> Learn more about the BLAST (Behavior, Learning and Social Training) program in <a href="http://www.princetonhcs.org/Uploads/DocumentRepository/Health_Focus_News_Stories/2011_articles/BLAST_for_Kids_SeptOct2011.pdf">this article</a>, which appeared in the September/October 2011 issue of <em>Health Focus</em>.<br /> </p> ()Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:00:00 427017http://www.princetonhcs.org/Default.aspx?p=4682&d=5011&title=BLAST_for_Kids_Princeton_HealthCare_System_to_Open_Unique_Afterschool_Programhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PrincetonHCS/HealthFocusArticles/~3/ZcKiS9PDLo0/Default.aspx<p> Prevention and early intervention are key to managing any type of cancer, so it&#39;s important to know your personal risk of developing the disease. University Medical Center at Princeton, in partnership with The Cancer Institute of New Jersey, is providing on-site genetic evaluations and counseling for a variety of cancers. </p> <p> Learn more about the CINJ LIFE Centers at University Medical Center at Princeton and Breast Health Center in <a href="http://www.princetonhcs.org/Uploads/DocumentRepository/Health_Focus_News_Stories/2011_articles/Genetic_Counseling_SeptOct2011.pdf">this article</a>, which appeared in the September/October 2011 issue of <em>Health Focus</em>. </p> ()Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:00:00 427020http://www.princetonhcs.org/Default.aspx?p=4682&d=5012&title=Is_Cancer_in_Your_Genes_New_Service_Explores_the_Answerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PrincetonHCS/HealthFocusArticles/~3/8VoDd2oCYPs/Default.aspx<p> If you&#39;ve ever tried to hold back a laugh or sneeze for fear of urine leakage, you may have a condition known as stress incontinence. With a combination of rehabilitation and advanced, minimally invasive treatments, Princeton HealthCare System&#39;s physicians and therapists are helping women of all ages overcome incontinence and lead normal lives. </p> <p> <a href="http://www.princetonhcs.org/Uploads/DocumentRepository/Health_Focus_News_Stories/2011_articles/Stress_Incontinence_MayAug2011.pdf">Click here</a> to learn more by reading the full article, which appeared in the May-August 2011 issue of <em>Health Focus</em>. </p> ()Sun, 01 May 2011 12:00:00 426683http://www.princetonhcs.org/Default.aspx?p=4682&d=4706&title=Avoiding_an_Oops_Help_for_Stress_Incontinence