Sky Ridge Medical Center
Radiology Treatment Good News for Liver Cancer Patients
Cancer seems to have a way of deeply invading the lives of those stricken by the disease. And often, the treatments aren’t much friendlier to patients. But some recent advances in cancer treatment are helping, including some effective, minimally invasive cancer procedures performed today at Sky...
Pelvic prolapse: secret sufferers have solutions
Its name might sound benign, but for many women suffering pelvic prolapse, it’s embarrassing, frightening and profoundly life-altering. Worst of all, many of these often baby-boomer-aged women become reclusive, not knowing there’s help, HealthONE experts say.
Common skin issues can temporarily mar baby-soft skin
Although the little ones won’t shun social events or suffer blows to their self-esteem, acne and rashes, often in private places, can plague newborns from the start. Because rashes can signal more serious problems, Dr. Michael Contreras, a dermatologist with AboutSkin Dermatology at Sky Ridge and...
Fact or fallacy? Many pregnancy myths are a little of both
Dr. Steven Grover, OB/GYN and department chair of Women’s Services at Sky Ridge Medical Center, helped us sift out the truth in a number of perplexing pregnancy issues. Here is his best take-home advice:
Sweeter by the Dozen: Highlands Ranch couple welcomes 12th child on 12/12/12
At 8:12 p.m. at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, Darren and Kerri Bunker welcomed 7-pound, 3-ounce Nola Sadie Bunker into the world on a rare and, many believe, auspicious birthday: 12/12/12.
A Hip Approach
Innovative replacement technique vaults many patients back to their active lifestyles
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