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New Cancer Resource Center opens in October
News, New Procedures, Services
Posted On: July 12 2011
Lenoir Memorial was recently selected by the American Cancer Society as one of only three organizations in North Carolina to receive special grant funding to support the operation of a Cancer Resource Center. The resource center, allows Lenoir Memorial to elevate the level of care and services offered to cancer patients.
Personal Wellness Profiles
News, New Procedures, Services
Posted On: July 12 2011
A personal wellness profile (PWP) is a health risk appraisal. This tool provides valuable personal information about you so that an indiviudalized plan for life-style improvements can be developed. The PWP includes an assessment of your blood pressure, heart-rate, height, weight, and full lipid panel (all cholesterols). You are asked to complete a simple questionnaire about cancer, safety, and cardiovascular risks. The two-part visit is $40. Call Corporate Health Nurse Donna Potter, RN, at 252-522-7815 to schedule an appointment or learn more about this motivational tool.
Lenoir Memorial offers HALO Ablation for Barrett’s Esophagus
Posted On: April 19 2011
Lenoir Memorial is now offering BARRX HALO Ablation for the treatment of Barratt’s Esophagus. Barrett's esophagus is a precancerous condition of the esophagus caused by chronic acid reflux. Millions in the United States suffer from acid reflux and are at risk for Barrett's esophagus. Many of its symptoms are similar to acid reflux symptoms. If left untreated, Barrett's esophagus can become cancerous, and mortality rates on esophageal cancer are very high.
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