Colonoscopy is a screening and diagnostic procedure used to detect and remove precancerous growths in the lower GI (gastrointestinal) tract. It involves the examination of the colon (large intestine, Read More
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How Do I Prepare For an Oncology Appointment?
Going for an oncology appointment can seem like one of the scariest medical experiences you will have. To help control your emotions and to maximize communication with your oncologist, the team at Read More
What are Some Examples of Occupational Therapy?
WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY? Occupational therapy (OT) is a treatment for problems with movement and coordination. It helps people improve motor skills involved in everyday tasks, like writing and Read More
Can a Mammogram Detect Breast Cancer?
A mammogram (mammography exam) is deemed the gold standard for breast cancer screening. Nonetheless, it cannot prove that an abnormal area is indicative of breast cancer. What it does, instead, is Read More
Warning Signs That You May Need to Visit a Speech Pathologist
If you or a loved one are experiencing difficulty with communication, you could benefit from seeing a speech pathologist at Wooster Community Hospital. Whether the issue is with understanding Read More
What Can a Pediatrician Treat?
Pediatricians are medical doctors trained to diagnose and treat medical problems in infants, children, and adolescents. The ages of patients that pediatricians treat range from birth to age 17. People Read More
Is my pain severe enough for me to see a chiropractor?
A chiropractor can help you achieve relief from pain. This trained professional can help restore proper function of the spine by skillfully manipulating or making adjustments to the spinal joints Read More
What is a lactation consultant?
Breastfeeding is very beneficial for newborns, as it supplies them with the nutrients they need. Studies show that babies who are breastfed have greater protection against infection, illness, and Read More
What Age Should a Woman Get a Mammogram?
Prevention is better than cure; this line has been said countless times and is still true today. Most people think prevention means things like taking care of your body, living a healthy lifestyle, Read More
Speech Therapy and Learning Disabilities
Social interaction, learning, and communication are critical to daily life. Whether through words, gestures, books, or even digitally, we communicate with other people and take on new information Read More