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Years ago, giving birth was often a one-size-fits-all experience. Today, that's no longer true, and at Carthage Area Hospital we're committed to offering a variety of options to help expectant mothers...

Did you know that the kidneys play a major role in your well-being? To help raise awareness about these essential organs and how to keep them healthy, March has been designated National Kidney Month....

From broken bones to chest pains, some injuries and symptoms can't wait. In these cases, it's important to seek care at your nearest emergency room. But the care needed for medical emergencies doesn't...

Written and submitted by Carl Petitto, OT/L, CHT, Carthage Therapy Services I see many patients who have waited too long to start therapy.  I have to spend a lot of time with these folks, who...

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...