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Commission on Cancer® gives approval with gold-level commendation after recent site visit The American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer (CoC) recently granted one of its highest accreditations — Three-Year Approval with…

Alcohol & substance use screening program started Capital Health is working to answer a major health need in Trenton by starting an Alcohol and Substance Use Program at its Regional Medical Center, which is also Mercer County’s…

Barrett’s esophagus is a pre-cancerous condition that affects up to 3.5 million adults in the U.S. The condition commonly goes undiagnosed and can lead to esophageal cancer, making it one of the more dangerous conditions that affect the…

New program launched as part of Center for Digestive Health Dr. Anil Balani, a board certified, fellowship trained gastroenterologist with experience in diagnosing and treating inflammatory bowel disease has joined Capital Health and will…

CyberKnife® Stereotactic Radiosurgery has been shown to be an effective form of treatment for prostate cancer, and as of 2014, it is now included in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines as a valid…

National Brain Tumor Center established Hopewell Twp., NJ - Dr. Roy Patchell, an internationally known leader in neuro-oncology, has joined Capital Institute for Neurosciences as Director of Neuro-Oncology, further…

Pre-hospital alert - reduces time to treatment - observation unit for monitoring Hopewell Twp., NJ - Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell today announced that it has become the first, and only, hospital in the Mercer/Bucks County…

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot develops in a major vein, mostly in the lower leg and thigh. While there is a wide range of symptoms that patients may have (see sidebar), DVT can also move from the legs and block the…

When you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of a heart attack, dial 9-1-1. This sounds simple to some but many people hesitate. “When I’m out in the community, people tell me they don’t call 9-1-1 because they’re scared to…

Fad diets like the cabbage soup diet or South Beach are common and may provide short-term weight loss but eventually the weight returns. “Diets should offer a balanced eating and exercise approach, promise gradual results over rapid…