New Technology Prevents Stroke in Carotid Artery Disease Patients
Lexington Medical Heart and Vascular Center is using an innovative new technology to help prevent stroke in people who have carotid artery disease.
Incisionless Brain Surgery
Stereotactic radiosurgery can eradicate brain tumors without a single incision. Neurosurgeon Johnathan A. Engh, MD, and radiation oncologist Joshua D. Lawson, MD, explain how the treatment works and the benefits it provides patients.
Navigating the Baby Formula Shortage
Parents across the country are concerned about the limited supply of baby formula. Lauren Matthews, MD, with Lexington Pediatric Practice has advice for parents searching for formula or seeking safe alternatives to their baby's usual formula.
Ask the Doctor: Are Vitamins and Supplements Good or Bad For You?
Many people take vitamins or supplements for their general health or to help with weight loss, mood, strength and other conditions.
Practicing What You Preach in Cardiac Rehabilitation
When it comes to health, not only does Mark Stout talk the talk — he walks the walk, too. As a 29-year veteran in the field of cardiac rehabilitation, Mark embodies a healthy lifestyle.
Helping Our Community Be Well
To promote healthy living and outdoor activity, our hospital provided new water fountains in local parks.
Superfood of the Month: Cabbage
Cabbage provides unique health benefits and comes in many varieties. Savoy, spring greens, green, red and white cabbages are the most common types found in grocery stores.
Oh, My Aching Back!
Most people are surprised to learn scoliosis develops more often in adults than in children. Avery L. Buchholz, MD, neurosurgeon at Lexington Brain and Spine Institute answers questions about this painful condition and shares what you can do to avoid it.
Ted Talk: A Day in the Life of a Lexington Medical Center Volunteer
Inside Lexington Oncology's Infusion Center, a smiling face in a red vest offers comfort and support for cancer patients. As a cancer survivor himself, he intuitively understands their needs.
Superfood of the Month: Brussels Sprouts
This small but mighty vegetable is a nutritional powerhouse.
Cheers to Our Volunteers
National Volunteer Week is the perfect opportunity to recognize the more than 200 passionate volunteers who donate their time and talents and provide vital support to Lexington Medical Center and its communities.
Bunion Surgery Allows Elgin Woman to Resume Active Lifestyle
Betsy Schindler loves to take care of her horses, but a bunion on her right foot made it all increasingly difficult.
What Parents Should Know About Autism
As the prevalence of autism has risen in the past decade, more families are dealing with the disorder.
Not Your Mother's Hysterectomy
The new VNotes procedure provides women a faster recovery after hysterectomy.
What Diet and Fitness Plan is Best for Me?
There are so many diet and fitness trends out there, it can be hard to know which approach is best.
The Increase in Colon Cancer Among Younger Patients
Colon cancer is increasing among younger patients. Surgeon Edward J. Jakubs, MD, shares more.
vNotes Procedure Provides Faster Recovery After Hysterectomy
Women who need a hysterectomy or other gynecologic surgery now have a new surgical option to consider.
Navigating Through the Carpal Tunnel
Lauren Kevorkian is the mom of two young children in the Midlands. She jokes that it wasn’t her newborn baby who kept her up at night — it was the pain in her right hand.
Superfood of the Month: Avocado
Avocado is one of the most nutrient-dense foods available. Ounce for ounce, it is among the richest in fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin E and magnesium.
One In A Million
Lexington Medical Center Welcomes Identical Triplets
