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HEART DISEASE IN WOMEN: KNOW THE FACTS

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States and the statistics are sobering. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease kills one out of every five women each year, and it is particularly prevalent in women over 35 years of age in our region. The CDC also reports that one in 16 women age 20 and older have coronary artery disease (CAD), the most common type of heart disease.

REDUCE YOUR RISK

HOW HEALTHY IS YOUR HEART?

Your heart’s age may be older than your actual age as a result of factors such as smoking or high blood pressure. Having a heart that is older than your actual age puts you at an increased risk for heart disease, heart attacks and strokes.

All adults are encouraged to take our five-minute heart health quiz to understand your risk factors.

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THE FACTS ABOUT COLORECTAL CANCER

Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. And in Pennsylvania, our rate of deaths from colorectal cancer is higher than the national average. Fortunately, colorectal cancer can often be prevented, or detected early and successfully treated, with regular screening.

REDUCE YOUR RISK OF COLORECTAL CANCER

INNOVATIONS IN GYNECOLOGICAL SURGERY

There was a time that if a woman needed a hysterectomy she could expect a hospital stay followed by an at-home recovery time of four to six weeks. Thanks to new minimally invasive procedures, women can now resume most normal activities in days rather than weeks, following a hysterectomy.

America's Best-In-State Employers Pennsylvania

A BEST PENNSYLVANIA EMPLOYER

Penn Highlands Healthcare is ranked as a Top 100 Employer in Pennsylvania by Forbes! The health system has been awarded on the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world’s leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

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With hospitals and outpatient facilities throughout 26 Pennsylvania counties, we are pleased to provide convenient access and a wide range of care close to you. Join us in welcoming several new doctors to our team.

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204 Hospital Avenue • DuBois, PA 15801

The information in this newsletter does not take the place of health advice given to you by your healthcare provider. Always call 9-1-1 for any emergency.