Health Tips
Raising Lung Cancer Awareness in the Triad
Lung Cancer Awareness Month may be over but lung cancer affects families in the Triad all year long. This often-preventable disease is one of the most common cancers among both men and women. Understanding common risk factors, preventive measures to lower your risk and the importance of early detection is key.
Read moreMark Your Calendar for Pink in the Park 2017
Our 11th Annual Pink in the Park is just a few months away, and we couldn’t be more excited. Please mark your calendar for Thursday, September 28 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM to help us bring friends, family members, coworkers and neighbors together to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the Triad. You may also join this free event on Facebook.
Read more3T MRI: Clearer, Faster, Better
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has been a trusted, radiation-free way to capture images of the body for years, but what if we had the ability to take clearer images in less time? With 3T MRI technology, we do. At Greensboro Imaging, we believe Triad residents should have access to the most advanced MRI testing available, so we now offer 3T MRI.
Read moreStaying Ahead of Colon Cancer with Screenings
Let’s take a quiz. Are you an adult over the age of 50? If so, have you had a colonoscopy in the last 10 years? If the answer is no, it’s time to schedule one. Although Colon Cancer Awareness Month is coming to an end, preventive screenings should be top of mind all year long.
Read moreBreast Cancer Awareness Month in the Triad
Breast cancer touches lives every day. With a diagnosis rate of one in eight women, the likelihood of knowing someone who has been affected by breast cancer or will be affected in the future is too high. Fortunately, there are excellent resources in the Triad for support and education during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and all year long.
Read moreBreast Cancer Care in the Triad
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, we would like to thank those who made Pink in the Park, our annual kickoff event, such a success. October is a special time to honor, remember and celebrate the lives of those who have been touched by the disease. It is also a time to spread awareness about the importance of early detection and the resources available in our community.
Read moreRadioactive Seed Localization
The Breast Center is excited to offer Radioactive Seed Localization to our patients. It may sound confusing, so we’re here to explain this new advanced procedure. Radioactive seed localization or RSL is a new technology that allows our specialists to precisely target small breast cancers for surgical removal.
Read moreMark Your Calendar for Pink in the Park 2015
We’re gearing up for our 9th Annual Pink in the Park! Please mark your calendar for Thursday, October 1 from 10:30 AM. to 1:30 PM. We will be kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Center City Park in downtown Greensboro as we honor, remember and celebrate those who have been impacted by breast cancer. Please join us for this free event. You may join the event on our Facebook page.
Read moreFun Ways to Stay Active This Summer
During the summer, it’s easy to forego your regular gym routine for the many distractions that warm weather brings along. Fortunately, you don’t have to hit the gym every day to stay in shape. Summertime is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the fun activities available outdoors, either on vacation or at home. Whether you prefer to cool off in the water, partake in friendly competition or enjoy some leisurely activity, there are many ways to burn calories without frequenting your fitness center.
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