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Advanced Endoscopy

March 28, 2025

Colon cancer is being diagnosed more often in younger adults these days, so it’s important to know the symptoms and keep an eye on your health.

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How to prevent bloating

October 25, 2022

Find out what’s fact and what’s fiction when it comes to bloating and how you can prevent it with these helpful tips.

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You can stop colon cancer before it develops

March 23, 2022

Colon cancer can be fatal but is preventable if signs are detected early. For reluctant patients, there are many screening options that may save lives.

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Vegan, gluten-free hummus recipe

January 04, 2022

Try this University Health dietitian-approved hummus recipe, perfect for your vegan and gluten-free friends.

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Eat the rainbow

July 15, 2021

How many servings of fruit and vegetables should I eat, and how can I cook them at home? Get healthy eating tips from a University Health dietitian.

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A nurse’s journey in the fight against colon cancer

March 16, 2021

Valerie Gonzalez, a University Health nurse, was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. She urges others to recognize the signs and risk factors of colon cancer.

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Connie's Breast Cancer Story

When Connie Wan learned she had breast cancer, she was devastated. But the team at University Health provided her the support to fight and come out stronger than ever.

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Ashley's Sepsis Survival Story

In June of 2019, Ashley Britsch, a University Health nurse educator, got a small cut on her leg while swimming in a river. A few days later, she was hospitalized with sepsis. Learn more about this potentially life-threatening condition.

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Preeclampsia: Alexea's Story

Preeclampsia is a potentially dangerous pregnancy condition. Read Alexea’s story and learn how to reduce the risk for preeclampsia.

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