Success Stories
The best advocates for the care you can expect from Baptist Health are the patients themselves. Hear success stories from a few of our patients. Ellen Nolen, Gastric Bypass Patient (2:34) When Ellen’s weight was getting in her way of her enjoying time with her children, she came to Baptist Health for a bariatric solution. […]
Success Stories
The best advocates for the care you can expect from Baptist Health are the patients themselves. Hear success stories from a few of our patients. James Jolly, Prostate Cancer Patient (2:48) Baptist Health used new robotic technology to surgically remove James’ cancer with more precision and delicacy than ever possible before. Hear his story. Jack […]
Overweight/Obesity
What is obesity? Overweight and obesity are both labels for ranges of weight that are greater than what is generally considered healthy for a given height or that have been shown to increase the likelihood of certain diseases and other health problems. According to a 2012 study by the Centers for Disease Control, obesity affects […]
Hearing Loss
What is hearing loss? Hearing loss is a medical disorder that affects nearly 36 million adults in the United States. Seniors are the largest group affected by hearing loss with one in three adults over age 60 and nearly half of adults between ages 75-85 having hearing loss. The contributors range from excessive noise, drugs, […]
Flu (Influenza)
What is the flu? Influenza (or flu) is a highly contagious viral respiratory illness that affects up to 20 percent of the U.S. population each year. Flu appears most frequently in winter and early spring and can make people of any age ill, but older adults are at higher risk for serious flu complications. Although […]
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm? An abdominal aortic aneurysm is when the large blood vessel (aorta) that supplies blood to the abdomen, pelvis and legs becomes abnormally large or balloons outward. What are the symptoms? Pulsating feeling near the navel Deep, constant pain in the abdomen, side or back Clammy skin Rapid heart rate […]