Providence Bridgeport Health Center- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio waves to make pictures of the breast. MRI may show problems in the breast t...
More » - In many cases when you get a vaccine, you get a tiny amount of a weakened or dead form of the organism that causes the disease. Though not enough to g...
More » - Anoscopy, proctoscopy and sigmoidoscopy tests allow your doctor to look at the inner lining of your anus, rectum and the lower part of the large intes...
More » - Blood glucose monitoring refers to the ongoing measurement of blood sugar (glucose). Monitoring can be done at any time using a portable device called...
More » - Body contouring surgery includes liposuction, tummy tuck surgery, also known as abdominoplasty, and other services such as buttock augmentation and ca...
More » - During surgery to enlarge or balance proportion of the breasts, an implant is placed under the breast tissue or under the chest muscle beneath the bre...
More » - A hearing (audiometric) test is part of an ear examination that evaluates a person's ability to hear by measuring the ability of sound to reach the br...
More » - A breast lift raises and firms the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to reshape and support the new breast contour...
More » - Breast reduction surgery removes some of the tissue and skin from the breasts to reshape and reduce the size of the breasts. It can also make the area...
More » - Recommended earwax removal options include wax-dissolving agents, irrigation or ear syringing, and manual removal with special instrument or suction d...
More » - Chemical peels, also known as chemexfoliation or derma-peeling, are a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin. In this treatment, a chemi...
More » - A colposcopy is usually done to look at the vagina and cervix when the result of a Pap test is abnormal. A special magnifying devise (colposcope) is u...
More » - The removal of growths or other material from the wall of a cavity or other surface, as with a curet. A curet, or curette, is a spoon-shaped instrumen...
More » - Biopsies are used to guide surgical management of tumors of the skin or may be used to provide for better targeted medical therapy for dermatitides (r...
More » - Filler injections are a cosmetic treatment used to smooth wrinkles or pitted scars in the skin, usually on the face. They are also used to make the li...
More » - Dermoscopy is a noninvasive method that allows the evaluation of colors and microstructures of the skin not visible to the naked eye....
More » - Disabilty insurance and worker’s compensaton are forms of insurance that cover medical expensense if an employee is injured on the job or unable to wo...
More » - A patient-centered medical home is a team approach to providing health care. The patient-centered medical home maintains a centralized, comprehensive ...
More » - Otoplasty is a description of surgical procedures designed to give the auricle a more natural and anatomic appearance....
More » - The pneumonia vaccine for adults (PPV) protects against 23 types of pneumonia. ...
More » - A post-operative follow-up are additional appointments set up during your recovery period, typically after surgery. After a procedure, your physician ...
More » - The application of a needle or snare heated by electric current for the destruction of tissue, such as for removing warts or polyps....
More » - An endometrial biopsy is a way for your doctor to take a small sample of the lining of the uterus (endometruim). The sample is looked at under a micro...
More » - Reconstructive plastic surgery is meant to minimize any scarring that occurs due to a number of different causes. The goal is to make the site a...
More » - Various surgeries on the skin including the removal of growths or other material....
More » - The procedure involves the removal of excess skin, muscle and underlying fatty tissue. While it is primarily a cosmetic procedure, blepharoplasty is a...
More » - A face-lift is a surgical procedure used to remove or reduce the appearance of wrinkles and sagging of the face caused by age. Tissues beneath the ski...
More » - Skin tag removal is the removal of excess skin growths (skin tag) that may occur on your body....
More » - The flu shot is a vaccine that contains a killed form of three flu viruses. The vaccine causes your immune system to make antibodies. If you are expos...
More » - Skin cancer reconstructive surgery is meant to minimize any scarring that occurs due to the removal of skin cancer. The goal is to make the exci...
More » - Hemocult, immunoassay is a fecal occult blood test used to detect blood in your stoll and screen for colorectal cancer other intestinal conditions....
More » - In many cases when you get a vaccine, you get a tiny amount of a weakened or dead form of the organism that causes the disease. Though not enough to g...
More » - Skin care services include a numbers of different procedures and products designed to make your skin as healthy-looking and youthful as possible....
More » - Sunscreens are lotions that are used to protects your skin from harmful UV rays. Skin cancer can often be prevented by avoiding overexposure to the su...
More » - This is a plastic surgery procedure designed to remove redundant, flabby and sagging skin folds of the thighs or upper arms....
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More » - During a shave biopsy, a physician will remove an outer layer of the skin lession to obtain a sample for testing. ...
More » - During liposuction, small, thin, blunt-tipped tubes (cannula) are inserted through tiny cuts in the skin. Fat is suctioned out through these tubes as ...
More » - Molescytology is the study of the cell structure of a mole to diagnose disease....
More » - Mycology is the study and analysis of skin fungus....
More » - myProvidence was created to help you manage your health and your medical care online. Go to myProvidence to register or log in for secure online servi...
More » - Rhinoplasty is surgery to reshape the nose. It can make the nose larger or smaller; change the angle of the nose in relation to the upper lip; alter t...
More » - Patch testing is a way of identifying whether a substance that comes in contact with the skin is causing inflammation of the skin (contact dermatitis)...
More » - A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a procedure in which loose hanging abdominal skin is removed and weakened abdominal wall muscles are tightened....
More » - Tympanometry tests the movement of the eardrum when an ear infection or other middle ear problem is suspected. ...
More » - A vasectomy is considered a permanent method of birth control that prevents the release of sperm when a man ejaculates....
More » - Venipuncture is the collection of blood from a vein, usually for laboratory testing....
More » - The goal of wart treatment is to destroy or remove the wart without creating scar tissue, which can be more painful than the wart itself. How a wart i...
More » - Medicare covers a one-time preventive physical exam within the first 12 months that you have Part B....
More » - Your health care provider will check your general health, look into conditions that you report symptoms for and may screen you for other diseases that...
More » - During a well-child visit, a doctor examines your child and asks you questions about your child's development and behavior. Immunizations also are eit...
More » - A mammogram is an X-ray test of the breasts (mammary glands) used to screen for breast problems, such as a lump, and whether a lump is fluid-filled (a...
More » - CT scans, also known as CAT scans, obtain multiple cross-sectional images of the body by using special X-rays and computer enhancement to create an im...
More » - X-rays are a form of radiation, like light or radio waves, that can be focused into a beam, much like a flashlight beam. Unlike a beam of light, howev...
More » - Ultrasound is a test that uses reflected sound waves to produce an image of organs and other structures in the body. It does not use X-rays or other t...
More » - Take care of yourself. Every woman deserves the specialized attention that a women’s healthcare professional provides. From adolescence through the go...
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Besides hearing, the ear provides a sense of balance. If the inner ear, or vestibule, is affected by any of a variety of disorders, a person may suf...
More » - A breast ultrasound uses sound waves to make a picture of the tissues inside the breast. A breast ultrasound can show all areas of the breast, includi...
More » - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a simple, painless procedure. It uses a strong magnet and radio waves to produce high-quality pictures of organs, ...
More » - Falling is a very real concern for older adults. Nearly half of all people over age 65 fall every year. Many are seriously injured.
When people worry...
More » - The injection of Botox has become very popular for reducing wrinkles and rejuvenating the aging face. The injections can be done quickly, require no r...
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Providence Medical Group works with a group of 13 patients and family members of patients to improve how we care for patients who represent the p...
More » - Living Well with Chronic Conditions is a self-management workshop offered for Providence Medical Group patients. This six-week workshop is for patient...
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