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General Surgery

Doylestown Health Boosts Robotic Surgery Capabilities

Doylestown Health has added a third surgical robot and upgrades to serve more patients who can benefit from less invasive procedures, according to Brian Pellini, MD.

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Emergency

Walking Pneumonia is On the Rise - Here’s How to Protect Your Family

Cases of walking pneumonia have increased significantly in our region. Doylestown Health Emergency Medicine Physician Brenda Foley, MD, says the good news is that walking pneumonia is treatable with the proper antibiotics. She has guidance on how to determine whether your nagging cough could be walking pneumonia.

Urologists standing on stairs | Doylestown Health

Urology

Kidney Stone Care at Doylestown Health

Kidney stones are a common and typically painful medical condition. Beyond the pain and disruption of your life, stones can damage kidney function or, if associated with infection, lead to more severe complication, including sepsis.

Audience listing to musicians at Memory Cafe | Doylestown Health

Community Outreach

Doylestown Health’s Memory Café Gives Those with Dementia and Their Caregivers an Outlet

Living with or caring for someone with dementia can be lonely. Doylestown Health offers Memory Café, a monthly event with activities specifically designed for those with dementia and their care partners.

“We want to provide a safe space for those with dementia, and also offer support for them so they understand they are not alone,” says Kellye Remshifski, Director of Community Health & Wellness, Doylestown Health.

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Nutrition

How GLP-1 Medications like Ozempic are Revolutionizing Weight Loss

GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy are being touted as the next ‘wonder’ drug. They have successfully tackled diabetes and obesity and now researchers are looking into how GLP-1s can be used to treat kidney disease and Alzheimer’s disease. Doylestown Health’s Director of Pharmacy Ryan Centafonte has all the information you need to understand how GLP-1 medications are being used to help millions of people lose weight and how they may be used in the future.

Rehabilitation Therapy

Avoid Knee Pain this Winter

When temperatures drop, it can be tough to get your body moving, especially when your knees feel achy and stiff.

Patient with a Nurse during a Breast Exam | Doylestown Health

Breast Cancer

Do You Have Dense Breasts? Why It’s Important to Know

We’ve all heard how critical it is to get recommended mammograms, but did you know how important it is to know your breast density? Women with dense breast tissue may be at an increased risk for breast cancer because abnormalities don’t always appear as clearly on mammograms. Doylestown Health Breast Surgeon Donna Angotti, MD explains what dense breast tissue is and why extra screenings can be necessary if you have dense breasts.

Family in bed blowing their nose | Doylestown Health

Flu Prevention

Your Guide to Respiratory Illnesses

COVID-19 and the flu are serious respiratory illnesses that can lead to severe illness and death. Doylestown Health experts have guidance on how to stay safe this fall and winter.

Laurie in the middle of two physical therapists with arms around each other | Doylestown Health

Cancer

Fighting Cancer While Enjoying Life

Doylestown Health physical therapists can help reduce the side effects of cancer treatment. Discover how they helped Doylestown resident Laurie Geissel.

Ellen on her exercise bike | Doylestown Health

AFib

Conquering AFib with Pulsed Field Ablation: Ellen’s Story

Ellen O'Brien of Huntingdon Valley, 80, is a vibrant, active woman who enjoys riding her exercise bike and playing soccer with her grandchildren.

When an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation (AFib) threatened to slow her down, Ellen's cardiologist introduced her to a groundbreaking solution -- Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA).

Men's Health

Doylestown Health Busts Prostate Cancer Myths

Doylestown Health urologist Albert Ruenes, MD, clears up popular misconceptions about prostate cancer.

Neffy is the first needle-free alternative to the EpiPen | Doylestown Health

Allergies and Immunology

New Nasal Spray a Game Changer for Those with Severe Allergies

Living with or caring for someone with severe allergies can be nerve-wracking. You always need to be prepared for the possibility of an allergic reaction. The treatment for a life-threatening allergic reaction triggered by certain foods, medication or insect bites, is epinephrine, which is traditionally administered via an auto injector like the EpiPen.