Health Information Resources

Articles

DeKalb Medical publishes a variety of different resources. To read about any of these topics click on the links below.

Cancer

• Cancer Hope Line
• Decoding DNA to Outsmart Cancer
• Breast Health
• DeKalb Medical Welcomes Breast Surgery Expert
• What you need to know about Prostate Cancer

Cardiovascular

• Cardiovascular Disease and the African-American Patient
• Diabetes and Your Health
• Get Moving and Reap the Rewards
• High Blood Pressure
• Quitting Smoking Reduces Risk of Serious Illness
• Smart Cooking For Your Health
• Beware of the Symptoms of Stroke
• Medications Useful in Treating Vascular Disease
• DeKalbMedical Offers Vascular Screenings That Could Save Your Life
• Women Beware: Cardiovascular Disease is Not Just a Man's Concern

Orthopedics

• What are ACL Injuries?
• Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
• Nine Things You Need to Know About Hip Pain
• Do You Need a New Knee?
• Say "Goodbye" to Hip Pain
• Say "Goodbye" to Knee Pain

General Information

• In Sickness and In Health
• Urinary Incontinence
• Pregnancy After 35
• Snoring Got You Sleeping Alone?

Websites

• American Academy of Family Physicians
• American Alzheimer’s Association
• American Cancer Society
• American College of Physicians
• American Diabetes Association
• American Dietetic Association
• American Heart Association
• HealthFinder.gov - provides patient information and education on a wide range of topics
• Needy Meds - not-for-profit organization that provides resources and assistance to people who cannot afford medicine or healthcare costs
• WebMD - patient information and education

Publications

DeKalb Medical offers a number of publications that provide up-to-date information on healthcare information, seminars and resources to stay healthy.