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A Terminal Diagnosis Story
Care through palliative medicine can often be misunderstood, even though it’s an important aspect of treatment for many patients and their families when someone is diagnosed with a serious illness. Whether a diagnosis is life-limiting, life-threatening or c...
Adult Orthodontics
According to the American Association of Orthodontics, one in four orthodontic patients is an adult. For adults, leaving misaligned teeth untreated may lead to other dental problems such as tooth decay and gum disease. Join the thousands of adults who have...
Advanced Care for Traumatic Experiences
Your care team at Lourdes Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) program is here to help you understand how a traumatic event may be affecting your health. We start by listening to you to understand you and your health needs. Our goal is to help you improve y...
Aesthetic and Cosmetic Treatments
Whether it’s treating crow’s feet and frown line wrinkles, taking care of sun damage, creating a more even skin tone, or treating acne, we have options to help you confidently look your best. Our medically trained providers analyze your skin and customize t...
Allergy Services
What are allergies? Allergies are a common health problem, can be more common in children and can begin at any age. They are caused by an overactive immune system in which your body attacks harmless substances as if they were germs. Allergy symptoms include...
Anesthesiology
Guthrie's Department of Anesthesiology includes a range of anesthesia specialists dedicated to handling complex cases. Our goal is to serve our patients to the best of our ability, making them feel comfortable and at ease during their procedure. Types of An...
Aneurysm
What is an aneurysm? An aneurysm is a weak area in an artery wall that creates a bulge in the artery. Smoking, high blood pressure and high cholesterol can put you at a higher risk for developing aneurysms. Common areas where aneurysms can form include: Abd...
Arrhythmia
What is arrhythmia? An abnormal heartbeat is called an arrhythmia. When the heart is not able to pump effectively, it can affect the body and keep it from functioning properly. The heart can: Beat to quickly (Tachycardia) Beat too slowly (Bradycardia) Irreg...
Arthritis
What is Arthritis and How it is Caused You can experience pain and stiffness in your joints due to a variety of risk factors such as: Age Family history Obesity Previous joint injury Gender Your joints swell and become tender, making it hard to enjoy certai...
Athletic Trainers
What is an Athletic Trainer? An athletic trainer is a highly skilled, certified, licensed health care professional who practices under the direction and collaboration of a physician. Educating athletes and families about safety and injury prevention is a la...