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UK House Calls
September, 2006
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If you experience numbness in your hand or wrist, along with sudden piercing pain that shoots through your wrist and up your arm, you may suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway of ligaments and bones at the base of the hand that holds the median nerve. This nerve runs from the forearm into the hand. When pressed, the median nerve causes numbness, weakness or pain. Diagnosing and treating the problem will help avoid further nerve damage. For a
free brochure describing the symptoms and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
The risk of developing breast cancer increases with age. According to the American Cancer Society, over three-fourths of breast cancer diagnosed each year occurs in women over age 50. Whether it’s a routine mammogram or a second opinion, our Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center offers a
dedicated team of health professionals to care for
every stage of your health. For a free brochure on the importance of getting a mammogram, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
The UK HealthCare Heartburn Clinic offers patients the opportunity to see a team of heartburn specialists who offer many different treatment options in one visit. Working together, this team of specialists offers patients the most up-to-date
information on the latest methods of diagnosis and treatment in one convenient location.
For a free brochure on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), call toll free (800) 333-8874.
U.S.News & World Report ranked UK Chandler Hospital as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” for ear, nose and throat (ENT) services— identifying centers that excel at tough procedures and conditions. The national news magazine listed referral centers where the sickest patients are sent for advanced care. U.S.News commented that hospitals such as UK Chandler Hospital implement, and often pioneer, the newest treatment guidelines. These hospitals also conduct bench-to-bedside research and make the most of the latest advances in imaging, surgical devices and other technologies. For free information on UK’s highly regarded ENT services and the “America’s Best Hospitals” rankings, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
Used for nearly four decades, with more than 350,000 cases treated worldwide, Gamma Knife® (GK) stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) has proved to be the gold standard for treating intracranial SRS procedures. Unlike other stereotactic radiosurgery options, Gamma Knife treatment is delivered during one session, not multiple treatments possibly over a period of days. With Gamma Knife, target position is confirmed 10 times per second, not once every 10 seconds. For free information on the advantages of Gamma Knife, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
How you look makes a difference. Whether it’s how others see you, or more importantly how you see yourself, cosmetic surgery offers a number of options to diminish the signs of aging, correct sun
damage or modify your features. The cosmetic surgery associates at UK HealthCare include board-certified surgeons who merge art and science to give you your best appearance. For a free guide to cosmetic procedures, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
All across the state, UK HealthCare is teaming up with community facilities to provide the best in advanced medicine to Kentuckians. Our latest partnerships include a cardiology clinic in Danville. Together with the Georgetown Cancer Treatment Center, UK HealthCare offers a hematology/oncology clinic in Scott County. These are just a few of the many outreach efforts provided by UK HealthCare. For free information on UK HealthCare, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
Whether your children ride to school down the street or across town, remember to put safety first. Car safety seats should be the first step in traveling safely. Choose a type of safety seat appropriate for your child’s age and weight, use a safety seat that fits your vehicle and make sure to read and
understand the safety seat instructions. For a free fact sheet on car safety seats, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
Pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are small devices that maintain a suitable heart rate and rhythm. During a minor surgical procedure, these devices are implanted in the body to send electrical impulses to the heart muscle. The Gill Heart Institute offers the latest in advanced technology for cardiac care. For more a free fact sheet on electrophysiology, call toll free (800) 333-8874.
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