2 Memorial Medical Milestones • Summer 2023 New age of lung cancer diagnostics Approximately 75% of lung cancers are diagnosed in an advanced stage. And around 70% of cancerous lung nodules are found in the outer periphery of the lung, an area that is challenging to reach and diagnose. The ION by Intuitive is helping revolutionize care for lung cancer at Lake Charles Memorial. Scan the QR code to hear what our pulmonologists have to say about this unprecedented technology. MEDICAL MILESTONES is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of Lake Charles Memorial Health System. Information in MEDICAL MILESTONES comes from a wide range of medical experts. It should not be considered or used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your healthcare provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. To recommend this subscription to a friend or family member, or to request to be removed from this mailing, email marketing@lcmh.com. 2023 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Pain-free after six years of hurting Find out how Cheyenne Harper gained relief from joint pain and got back to doing what he loves. Help for hard-to-heal wounds The Wound Care Clinic team—our wound care detectives—are on a mission: to sleuth out ways to heal those stubborn wounds. Page 4 Homegrown healing Joshua Bacon, MD, grows his own garden—and loves teaching patients how to choose fresh foods to feel better. Page 12 Delivering complete care for moms and babies At Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women, our dedicated experts give you the best possible experience, tailored to your unique needs. Page 8 Now serving the Welsh area Meet the healthcare providers at The Clinic of Welsh, now part of the Lake Charles Memorial Health System family of clinics. Page 18 10 Live & On Call Live & On Call is a livestreamed virtual event where we visit with physicians about helpful and relevant health information. It provides you with an opportunity to ask questions, in real time, to some of our top experts. Stay up-to-date with new and upcoming episodes on our Facebook page. Visit lcmh.com/live to watch previous episodes.
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