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Physical exams, mammograms, ultrasounds and MRIs all provide insights into breast health. However, imaging technology and examination alone cannot confirm the presence of breast cancer. When abnormali...

Thanks to constant scientific advances, we know more about cancer than ever before. If you've never seen a urologist, however, you may not be familiar with genitourinary cancers. To help raise awarene...

Regular OB/GYN visits are an essential component of women's wellness. Yet just as women's bodies change over time, so does the nature of the reproductive healthcare they require. Whether you're antici...

This blog post was written and contributed by Carthage Area Hospital Hand Therapist, Carl Petitto, OT/L, CHT I've seen many people attempt to alleviate wrist and hand pain by going to the store and...

This blog post was written and contributed by Carthage Area Hospital Hand Therapist, Carl Petitto, OT/L, CHT One of the most common places in the entire body where severe osteoarthritis occurs is a...

An endoscopy is a common procedure used to examine the inside of your body. It typically lasts less than an hour and most people experience little or no discomfort. Many individuals, however, may have...

For severe cases of neck and back pain, surgery may be required. But for many patients, nonsurgical methods provide a less-invasive alternative. The physicians and neurosurgeons at Carthage Area Hospi...

Urinary incontinence refers to loss of control over the bladder. It’s a very common condition that affects millions of Americans. Whether you’re experiencing incontinence or you know someone who i...

When a couple is unable to conceive after a year or more of trying, it could be due to male infertility. In fact, male infertility is just as common as female infertility, although many people are una...

While surgery can be stressful, the doctors, surgeons and nurses at Carthage Area Hospital will do everything they can to make sure your procedure goes as smoothly as possible. To help you prepare, fo...

Every winter, the Tri-County Orthopedics staff at Carthage Area Hospital sees hundreds of patients with weather-related injuries. Due to the area’s frequent ice and snow, people of all ages are at a...

Kidney stones are solid deposits formed within the kidneys when your urine can’t prevent the crystallization of certain minerals. Once formed, the stones pass through the urinary tract before exitin...