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The Benefits of Outpatient Therapy for Behavioral Health
For patients with behavioral health concerns, high quality treatment is paramount. Some patients may avoid diagnosis or treatment if they believe it will require a lengthy stay in a residential program. As an alternative, many treatment centers, such as The … Continue reading
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Tags: Hospitals Tamarac, The Pavilion at University Hospital, University Hospital
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University Pavilion: A Leader in Behavioral Health
University Hospital’s behavioral health facility, The Pavilion, is located on our main campus. The Pavilion provides patients a tranquil setting and comprehensive access to a wide variety of mental health professionals, from an activity and recreation therapist to social workers. … Continue reading
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Tags: behavioral health, Hospitals Tamarac, mental health programs, The Pavilion, University Hospital
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What is Behavioral Health?
Behavioral health refers to the relationship between human behavior and physical health. Behavioral health programs generally focus on mental illness and substance abuse, which often accompany one another. Mental Illness Doctors define mental illness as any mental condition that affects … Continue reading
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Tags: behavioral health, Hospitals Tamarac, mental health, substance abuse, University Hospital
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Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis
Doctors are still unsure about the exact causes of arthritis. It appears to be an autoimmune disease, where the body begins attacking itself. Although the causes may be unknown, doctors have developed an arsenal of effective treatment options, ranging from … Continue reading
Daily Tips for Living with Arthritis
Arthritis can seem like a completely debilitating disease. But it’s important that patients remember one thing: “move it or lose it.” When it comes to joints, continued use is the best way to maintain health and function. Finding ways to … Continue reading
Five Tips for Digestive and Colon Health
Today marks the last day of Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Yet patients who remain aware of digestive health year-round can protect themselves from this often-preventable cancer. With regular screening and five simple steps, patients can significantly reduce their risk for … Continue reading
Colonoscopies: Preventing the “Silent Killer”
Often labeled the “silent killer,” colon cancer often causes no symptoms until the disease has entered the later stages. However, it is usually possible to prevent colon cancer through regular screening. A routine colonoscopy can often prevent colon cancer altogether. … Continue reading
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Tags: American Cancer Society, colon cancer, colon health, colorectal cancer, Hospitals Tamarac, University Hospital
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Managing Back Pain: When is Surgery the Right Choice?
The number of patients who resort to back surgery has been steadily growing. Studies have shown that causes are varied and include some unsuspected factors, such as availability of MRI’s. Yet back surgery only corrects pain caused by specific medical … Continue reading
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Tags: back surgery, back surgery benefits, Hospitals Tamarac, sciatica, University Hospital
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Top 10 Tips for Fighting Back Pain
An estimated 80% of the population will suffer from back pain during adulthood. The condition is often chronic, and can be severe. Back pain is one of the leading causes of missed work for people under 45, and it often … Continue reading
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Tags: back pain, Hospitals Tamarac, orthopaedic treatment, University Hospital
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Introduction to Joint Replacement
Every year, more than 770,000 adults go through joint replacement surgery. The common procedure can be used to replace hips and knees, along with shoulders, elbows, fingers, and ankles. Patients who know what to expect from their joint replacement will … Continue reading
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Tags: artificial joints, Hospitals Tamarac, joint replacement, University Hospital
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