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Having Twins? Why A Level 3 NICU Is Important
Having multiples can be an exciting and scary time for parents. Congratulations — it's finally happening! The tests came back positive, you feel good but you had an extra surprise when you went in for your ultrasound. It's twins! Having … Continue reading
Help for Children with Brittle Bone Disease
The Fassier-Duval rod can straighten bones and prevent fractures. Brittle bone disease — osteogenesis imperfecta — is a genetic condition that causes a person's bones to break easily and for no reason. Although there is no cure for brittle bone … Continue reading
Plantation Performs the Pink Glove Dance
Plantation employees filmed a video for a competition that could win one charity $10,000. Update: The 2012 Pink Glove Dance is complete! Congratulations to the winners of the video competition. We are glad to have participated in the competition, and … Continue reading
Patients Come First at Plantation General Hospital
Patient-Centered Care Awareness Month is a time to assure our focus stays on patients. Everything we do at Plantation General Hospital boils down to how we can best care for patients. We participated in Patient-Centered Care Awareness Month in September … Continue reading
Making Family Fitness a Priority
National Family Health and Fitness Day is Saturday, but an active lifestyle is worth pursuing every day. We know your busy family doesn’t need one more thing added onto a to-do list. But this task can be fun. Everyone in … Continue reading
Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer
Lifestyle changes may help you lessen your chances of getting breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common cancer women get after skin cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute. Screening is important for catching and treating it early, but … Continue reading
Help Your Mind and Body Feel Younger
Volunteering, healthy eating and regular exercise will have you feeling younger than your years. Aging doesn't have to be something you dread. Who puts an age limit on learning new skills, making new friends or meeting personal goals? September is … Continue reading
Get to Know Plantation General Hospital in our 2012 Community Report
Learn about our commitment to Broward County in our new Community Report. Plantation General Hospital has played a big role in providing excellent healthcare to your Broward County community since 1966. As we look back on this past year, we … Continue reading
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Should You Get Tested for Prostate Cancer?
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, so talk to your doctor about whether you should be tested. Brace yourself, guys. We want to talk to you about your prostate. We know it's an uncomfortable topic, but it's an important one. … Continue reading
Is Your Work Harmful to Your Health?
Spending all day in front of a computer screen can result in eyestrain as well as neck, shoulder, back and arm problems. If your work is basically a desk job, it may be hard to think of it as potentially … Continue reading