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Jimena Cervantes, MD
Sunscreen and Sun Safety Tips
June 14, 2024
As we start enjoying outdoor activities, we must remember to protect our skin from the sun. Too much exposure to the sun’s UV radiation can cause skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States.
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Melanoma: Chris's Story
June 24, 2022
Chris Stancombe noticed changes in a birthmark on her toe and went to her primary care provider to get it checked out. A specialist diagnosed it as malignant melanoma and removed it.
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Connie's Patient Story
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Connie Wan and family
Connie's Breast Cancer Story
When Connie Wan learned she had breast cancer, she was devastated. But the team at University Health provided her the support to fight and come out stronger than ever.
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Ashley Britsch
Ashley's Sepsis Survival Story
In June of 2019, Ashley Britsch, a University Health nurse educator, got a small cut on her leg while swimming in a river. A few days later, she was hospitalized with sepsis. Learn more about this potentially life-threatening condition.
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Alexea
Preeclampsia: Alexea's Story
Preeclampsia is a potentially dangerous pregnancy condition. Read Alexea’s story and learn how to reduce the risk for preeclampsia.
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