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How AI Tools During Doctor Visits Improve the Patient Experience at CommonSpirit
Have you ever sat in an exam room describing your medical history and symptoms to a furiously-typing...
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SET Family Medical Clinics: Serving Our Colorado Springs Community with Humankindness
It takes creativity, resourcefulness, and grit to sustain vital healthcare services for nearly 40...
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Your Heart's Best Defense: Simple Daily Choices for Powerful Heart Health
The human heart, a powerful, fist-sized organ, is the hardest working muscle in the body. It works...
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An Invisible Threat in Your Home: Understanding Radon in Utah, Colorado, and Western Kansas
By Dr. Devin Bourne, CommonSpirit Health Did you know there's an invisible, odorless, and tasteless...
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Back in Action: Durango resident Melissa Youssef's Journey to Recovery with Mercy Sports Medicine
For many residents of the Four Corners region, life is lived outdoors. From challenging hikes in the...
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Triglycerides: Why Your Heart Cares! Optimize Your Health This Heart Month
By Dr. Miroslaw Sochanski, MD This Heart Month, let's talk about something essential for your heart...
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New Procedure at Holy Cross Hospital - Davis Provides Knee Pain Relief By Disrupting Nerve Signals
James Moyes has found a way to tell nerves to “shut up!” as a way of controlling pain. Moyes, who is...
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Asian Man Wearing a Pulse Oximeter in Bed - At Home Sleep Study Test for Sleep Apnea
An Inspirational Solution to Obstructive Sleep Apnea From CommonSpirit Health
Sleep apnea is a serious condition, causing breathing to stop and start several times during sleep...
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Start the Year Strong: 5 Key Health Numbers You Should Know
As the new year gains momentum, many Coloradans have goals for health, wellness, and an active...
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CommonSpirit Nurse from Utah Leaps into Action, Aids Shark Attack Victim in the Caribbean
Chris Carroll and his wife were on vacation in St. Croix, celebrating their anniversary earlier this...
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Why Winter Air Can Trigger Breathing Issues in Colorado
If winter in Colorado leaves you feeling short of breath, congested, or worn down, you’re not...
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Elevating Performance: CommonSpirit Brings World-Class Sports Medicine Education to the Mountain Region
At CommonSpirit Health, we understand the critical role that continuous learning plays in advancing...
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