Orthopedic Spine

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How To Prevent Back Pain As You Age: Tips for a Strong, Healthy Spine

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You might not have thought of it this way, but your spine is a key to happiness and well-being. It enables you to move and do the things you love. But when you have back pain, you can’t always move easily. Luckily, you can prevent back pain with simple steps you can start taking today. […]

5 Everyday Habits that Cause Back Pain (And How to Fix Them)

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Ah, back pain. It’s like the uninvited guest at a party – it shows up unannounced and overstays its welcome. But it’s actually really common. It’s one of the leading reasons people visit a doctor or take time off from work. While it’s more likely to occur after age 65, anyone can be affected. Think […]

Stand up for health: Are you at risk for Office Syndrome?

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Whether you’re stuck behind a computer all day or caught in meeting after meeting, sitting for extended periods of time can contribute to one of the most common reasons for chronic back pain out there – Office Syndrome. The appropriately termed ailment is a collection of uncomfortable symptoms stemming from the act of sitting at […]

NMC Health Launches Orthopedic Spine, Welcomes Surgeon

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Newton Medical Center (NMC) is excited to announce that orthopedic spine services will now be available on the NMC campus. “Over the past two years, we’ve seen a growth in area patients needing orthopedic spine services,” said Heather Porter, chief clinical officer at NMC. “By introducing this new service at NMC, we hope to improve […]

NMC First in U.S. to Receive ORTHO VISION™ Analyzer

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NEWTON, Kan., (September 21, 2015) – Newton Medical Center (NMC) announced today the purchase of the new ORTHO VISION™ Analyzer. When NMC receives the new equipment on September 24, the hospital will be the first in the nation with this interactive, fully automated analyzer for transfusion medicine. Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, the manufacturer of the ORTHO […]