In an effort to enhance bonding between parents and newborns and support breastfeeding, the Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Birthplace has introduced Bon Secours Magic Hour. Barring any unusual medical needs immediately following delivery, Bon Secours Virginia nurses dry infants and place them skin-to-skin on the mother’s chest, allowing precious time for bonding and breastfeeding. + [...]
Diagnosing, Treating, and Screening for Prostate and Bladder Cancers
November 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Dr. Michael Williams, of Bon Secours Urology Specialists, discuss the ways in which urologists help diagnose and treat patients with bladder and prostate cancer. According to Dr. Williams, early diagnosis is crucial in the diagnosis of bladder and prostate cancer. When a patient is diagnosed with a urologic cancer of this type, a urologist sit [...]
The Role of Surgical Breast Biopsies
October 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Most breast biopsies are performed because a mammogram has indicated suspicious masses and calcifications in breast tissue. A biopsy can determine whether these masses are malignant or benign. There are two main kinds of biopsy done in the operating room: Excision biopsies, which remove the whole mass. This is general done for masses that are [...]
Treatment Options for Urinary Incontinence
August 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Urinary incontinence, or the loss of bladder control, is an embarrassing and taboo topic in our society. Many women suffer the symptoms in silence out of shame and a misguided belief that this condition is a “normal part of aging.” Dr. Craig Ruetzel, an ob/gyn with Hampton Roads OB/GYN Center, wants women to know that [...]
How to Manage (and Avoid) Gestational Diabetes
August 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Dr. Craig Ruetzel, an ob/gyn with Hampton Roads OB/GYN Center, recently joined WAVY news to discuss gestational diabetes. As more and more women are diagnosed with this risky condition during pregnancy, it’s important to understand the root causes of gestational diabetes, the treatment options, and the importance of regular visits to an ob/gyn for prenatal [...]
The Risks of Inducing Early Labor
August 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Should you ask for induced labor? What can an early birth mean for your baby? Do you really have to carry your pregnancy to 40 weeks? Dr. Angela Parson, an ob/gyn at Hampton Roads OB/GYN Center, discusses the risks of induction and the reasons why women should try to carry their pregnancies for as long [...]
End of Summer Safety Tips for You and Your Family
August 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Summer may be almost over, but that doesn’t mean that the risks of summer heat and activities have passed. Dr. Carl Wentzel, the Director of the Emergency Room at Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View, covers the most common emergency room issues he’s seen in Hampton Roads this year, including heat illnesses and poison [...]
The Latest Treatment Options for Elbow Pain
August 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Tennis anyone? When it comes to tennis elbow, tennis players aren’t the only sufferers. Any activity that involves a lot of gripping and wrist movement, like carpentry, can put you at risk for elbow pain and injury. Whether you work as a carpenter or play tennis avidly, there are a wide variety of treatments for [...]
An “Aha Moment” with Bon Secours Faith Community Health Ministry
July 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Understanding the role of faith and spirituality in forming a healthy community, Bon Secours Health System has created partnerships with professional nurses, health ministers and faith communities to form Faith Community Health Ministries. Ministry partners extend the healing ministry of faith community nursing through promotion of whole-person health often acting as health educators, personal health [...]
Orthopaedic Surgery: Patient Stories from the Bon Secours Orthopaedic Institute
July 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
When it comes to making decisions about your health, patients want – and deserve – the best. Our patients often tell us that the most important factor in selecting an orthopaedic surgeon is the recommendation of a friend who has had a successful surgery. We couldn’t agree more. Below, you can hear what some of [...]