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Pioneering a Path Forward for People With Chronic Pain
Roughly 1 in 3 people in the U.S. will experience chronic pain. They spend $635 billion each year trying to get better, making it the most expensive health condition in the nation.
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One-of-a-Kind Stroke Prevention for Patients With AFib
WellSpan is the first-in-the-US to anchor an in-lab 4D-CT imaging modality to ensure devices are positioned properly.
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AI’s “Second Pair of Eyes” Helps Detect More Breast Cancers
Standard mammograms miss about 20% of all breast cancers in the U.S. WellSpan Health is the only system in the region using AI to improve detection and provide results faster so patients can get follow-up care ASAP.
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Catching Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Before They Burst
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is recommended for men ages 65-75 who are or were smokers. Women with risk factors like a family history may also benefit. Find out who to screen for AAA, how to manage it and when to refer.
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Turning Total Joint Replacements Into Same-Day Procedures
WellSpan Health began offering same-day discharge on total knee and hip replacements in 2018. About 25%-30% of our total joint patients prove eligible, and they usually go home within 8 hours of coming into the facility.
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Saving Lives and Advancing Care with DNA
The Gene Health Project at WellSpan Health aims to collect DNA from 100,000 volunteers to screen for rare diseases and help build the world’s largest biobank.
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Cutting-Edge Clinical Trials Close to Home
WellSpan Health has more than 130 open clinical trials, bringing world-class research to patients in their own backyard. Learn about three trials that help patients reduce dementia risk, manage chronic pain and get better lung cancer screening.