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Bismarck doctor sees childhood obesity as a crisis 6.30.2010
Dr. Stephen McDonough, a Medcenter One pediatrician, has seen the increase of childhood obesity during his 30 years as a pediatrician and says he looks forward to serving on the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition to help combat this growing problem.
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N.D. pediatrician chosen for President’s Council 6.28.2010
Dr. Stephen McDonough, a Medcenter One pediatrician, was one of 25 people chosen to serve on the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition.
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Woman heals osteoporosis through exercise 6.25.2010
Cazanne Fitterer was diagnosed with osteoporosis at a young age. Instead of taking medicine to manage it, she took another approach.
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Go easy on your ears 6.25.2010
Dr. Brady Ness, a Medcenter One audiologist, shares a common cause of hearing loss.
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Bedtime tips 6.23.2010
Dr. Parag Kumar, a Medcenter One pediatrician, shares tips for getting kids in bed when it’s still light out and they have been active all day.
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Preparing for H1N1 6.23.2010
Dr. Kent Martin, Medcenter One infectious disease specialist, said it doesn’t appear H1N1 will hit like it did last year, but he said it’s hard to predict because viruses mutate.
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The ultimate Father’s Day gift: His son’s kidney 6.20.2010
Ray Westmeyer suffered from kidney disease, but a priceless gift from his son, Todd, meant that he can get back to doing the things he loves like hunting and fishing.
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Medcenter One opens new downtown walk-in clinic 6.19.2010
Medcenter One Walk-in Clinic Downtown has moved to the corner of Seventh Street and Broadway to provide more convenience for patients.
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Tips for a safe summer 6.18.2010
Dr. Terry Wolf, Medcenter One family medicine, explains how to stay safe when enjoying the outdoors this summer.
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Around town 6.18.2010
The new location of Medcenter One’s Walk-in Clinic Downtown will provide patients with better access.
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Bismarck woman develops asthma later in life 6.17.2010
As a child, Phyllis Berg could play sports and be around animals without problem. Dr. Thomas Thorson, family medicine, explains what may have caused her to develop asthma later in life.
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Persistance saves womans life 6.16.2010
Connie Ness visited her doctor because of minor stomach irritation and found out, thanks to Medcenter One’s CT scanner, that it was not a minor problem at all.
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Women’s annual medical exams help prevent problems 6.15.2010
Both Dr. Prashanthi Y`Chili, Medcenter One family medicine, and Dr. Ted Fogarty, Medcenter One radiologist, explain why it’s important to have regular preventive exams.
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Amber’s dream becoming a reality 6.10.2010
The sale of $5 raffle tickets for a 1938 Chevy two-door Sedan will benefit Amber’s Dream—the transformation of the Medcenter One Children’s Hospital.
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New rule requires athletes to have sports physical every year 6.9.2010
Dr. Terry Wolf, Medcenter One family medicine, explains what conditions doctors look for when performing sports physicals on student athletes.
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To schedule a sports physical or learn more, click here.

After stroke, woman shares her tale of medical caution 6.8.2010
Arden Boxer suffered a stroke while taking a final exam.
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She's a lifesaver 6.7.2010
Carol Dahly came to her husband’s rescue by giving him one of her kidneys.
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Clinic provides occupational health services for business 6.7.2010
Medcenter One’s Occupational Health Clinics help businesses keep their employees safe no matter the work environment.
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Technology helps pharmacists avoid overdosing patients 6.3.2010
Dr. Eric Thompson, Medcenter One family medicine, and Kevin House, Medcenter One pharmacist, explain the steps they take to make sure patients are safe taking the medicines they are prescribed.
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