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  • Winter Knee Injury and Prevention 12/28/2023

    With outdoor sports comes the risk of injury, one of the most vulnerable joints being the knee. Some injuries are unavoidable, but the risk of others can be minimized with proper preparation.

  • Hone in on Health this Holiday Season 12/20/2023

    Give yourself the gift of health this holiday season. Try these tips to make the holidays a time of fulfillment, self-acceptance, and good physical health.

  • Ready To Ski? Protect Your Knees 12/7/2023

    Every year, thousands of skiers will sustain a knee injury, cutting their season short. While some are caused by unavoidable accidents, some injuries can be prevented.

  • Eating with Purpose: Food’s Role in Managing Diabetes 11/27/2023

    Although living with diabetes can be challenging, simple adjustments can be beneficial to help manage and promote a healthy lifestyle.

  • Managing Ankle Arthritis 11/21/2023

    Ankle arthritis is a common condition characterized by chronic, progressive pain in the ankle joint.

  • Taking Back Control Over Urinary Incontinence 11/14/2023

    Urinary incontinence, or accidental leaks of urine, is a common problem that affects men and women of all ages.

  • Benefits of Breastfeeding and Support for the Breastfeeding Journey 10/17/2023

    Breastfeeding is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, offering a great balance of nutrients for a baby while boosting their immune system and helping protect against a variety of diseases and conditions. And certified lactation consultants, like the team at Barton Family Medicine and Barton’s Family Birthing Center, help parents navigate the journey of breastfeeding and achieve their feeding goals.

  • Navigating the Mammogram Experience 10/9/2023

    Mammograms are a vital tool to help detect breast cancer and pave the way for potentially life-saving intervention. For some, mammograms can seem intimidating, but by engaging in mammograms early and often, you can find potential issues at their earliest, most treatable stages.

  • Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy 10/3/2023

    Coping with cancer can be very stressful and it’s normal to feel afraid. Commonly, breast removal, or mastectomy, may be part of the breast cancer treatment process and though necessary to remove diseased tissue, can leave you feeling incomplete.

  • Q&A with a Surgeon: daVinci Surgical Robot 9/14/2023

    Since 2012, Barton Health’s surgery department has offered procedures with da Vinci, a state-of-the-art surgical technology system that offers minimally invasive procedures and can reduce patient’s time in the hospital. And in 2019, a $2.1 million investment brought the da Vinci Xi, the latest in robotic-assisted surgery featuring a new overhead instrument arm and a highly-magnified view from its 3D-HD vision.