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Center for Digestive Health Tackles Esophagus Conditions
01/01/2015
Barrett’s esophagus is a pre-cancerous condition that affects up to 3.5 million adults in the U.S. The condition commonly goes undiagnosed and can lead to esophageal cancer, making it one of the more dangerous conditions that affect the…
Crohn’s & Colitis Specialist Joins Capital Health
01/01/2015
New program launched as part of Center for Digestive Health
Dr. Anil Balani, a board certified, fellowship trained gastroenterologist with experience in diagnosing and treating inflammatory bowel disease has joined Capital Health and will…
Neuro-Oncology Pioneer Who Defined Standard of Care for Brain and Spinal Tumors Joins Capital Health
12/03/2014
National Brain Tumor Center established
Hopewell Twp., NJ - Dr. Roy Patchell, an internationally known leader in neuro-oncology, has joined Capital Institute for Neurosciences as Director of Neuro-Oncology, further…
Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell Becomes First Hospital in Mercer/Bucks Region to Earn Chest Pain Center Accreditation with PCI
01/16/2014
Pre-hospital alert - reduces time to treatment - observation unit for monitoring
Hopewell Twp., NJ - Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell today announced that it has become the first, and only, hospital in the Mercer/Bucks County…
A Center of Excellence for Breast Imaging
01/01/2014
“When it’s time to plan a treatment strategy for breast cancer, it’s very important to have a clear road map with every advanced imaging tool at your disposal. At Capital Health, we have a nationally accredited Breast Imaging Center of…
How to Be Care-Free at 50
01/01/2014
Colorectal cancers are the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States but, when found early, have an almost 90% chance for cure.
Turning 50 is an important milestone but it’s also the age where you become at-risk for…
A Deeper Understanding of DVT
01/01/2014
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot develops in a major vein, mostly in the lower leg and thigh. While there is a wide range of symptoms that patients may have (see sidebar), DVT can also move from the legs and block the…
Dialing 3 Numbers Can Save a Life
01/01/2014
When you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of a heart attack, dial 9-1-1. This sounds simple to some but many people hesitate.
“When I’m out in the community, people tell me they don’t call 9-1-1 because they’re scared to…
Bringing Focus to Autism and Parkinson’s Disease
01/01/2014
April is both Autism and Parkinson’s awareness month at Capital Institute for Neurosciences, board certified neurologists offer focused programs for people with these neurological disorders. This includes extensive diagnostic…
Getting a Closer Look at Serious Cardiac Conditions
01/01/2014
Capital Health’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell offers minimally invasive tests and emergency procedures for a variety of complex heart conditions.
“Patients usually require a…