What is “Tech Neck?”
The human head weighs around 10-12 pounds, gracefully balanced on our cervical spine. A tremendous amount of strain is put on this region, especially looking at computers, mobile phones and…
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Flu and Measles Update
Measles has been mentioned frequently in the news media this season. There are 933 cases in the South Carolina measles outbreak, that state’s Department of Public Health reported on Feb.…
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Lecture: Innovations in Joint Health
Please join us at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Cultural Center Theatre, for the next lecture in the 2026 Medical Center Lecture Series, when James Voos, M.D.,…
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Eight Ways to Love Your Heart
February is American Heart Month, and heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Some risk factors such as genetics and age are beyond your control;…
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MCOR Welcomes New Dermatology Specialist
The Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Mohs Surgeon Peter G. Bittar, M.D., to the Visiting Specialists Program. Dr. Bittar is a double-board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs…
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Fun-Raiser 2022: And the Winner is … the Medical Center!
The 40th-annual Medical Center Fun-Raiser is now history! There was something for everyone this year, be it tennis, golf (9- or 18-hole) or pickleball, and even a chance to try…
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Yes, it Tastes Delicious
March is National Nutrition Month and a good reminder to think about how and what you eat. The best-tasting foods are salty, sugary and fatty, and all taste wonderfully good…
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Lecture Series: Pediatric Orthopedics
Learn about the science of pediatric orthopedics during the latest installment of the 2022 Medical Center Lecture Series, coming to the Cultural Center Theatre at 5 p.m. Monday, March 14.…
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Lecture Series: Aging and Pelvic Health
“Aging and Your Pelvic Health: What You Really Need to Know” is the subject of our next Lecture Series presentation, presented by Sangeeta Tina Mahajan, M.D., of University Hospitals in…
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Dr. Susanna Tamkins Joins Visiting Specialist Program
The Medical Center welcomes Susanna Tamkins, O.D., F.A.A.O., of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, to its Visiting Specialist program. Dr. Tamkins, who also specializes in pediatric optometry, provides services to patients…
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