Debbe Geiger
Blogs by Debbe Geiger
Measles Exposure and Vaccination: What You Need to Know
Measles cases and exposure have been reported at several locations in the Triangle. It’s important that you check your measles vaccination status to ensure it…
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Understanding Cancer Vaccines: What Are They and How Do They Work?
We all have damaged cells, and our body has robust, built-in systems to detect and destroy damaged or mutated cells before they grow into tumors. Cancer…
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Fast Treatment at Orthopaedic Urgent Care
Knee injuries, ankle sprains, dislocated shoulders, and broken bones occur without warning. When they happen, skip the crowded ER and general urgent care. That…
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Duke Glaucoma Research Leads to Vision-Saving Treatment
For years, glaucoma was robbing Josie Paige’s vision despite two surgeries to halt her rising eye pressure. In February 2025, Duke Health glaucoma specialist…
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Duke’s Joint Health Program Helps You Move Pain-Free Again
If hip, knee, shoulder, or thumb pain is slowing you down, Duke Health's Joint Health Program may be just what you need. This collaborative program combines…
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After Weight Loss Surgery, a Foodie Couple Starts Their Family
Kyle Wilkerson is a classically trained chef who’s always been a “big guy.” By the time he reached his mid-thirties, the 40-year-old former football player…
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Considering Breast Reconstruction? Here’s What You Need to Know
Breast reconstruction can positively impact your quality of life by making you feel more confident and improving your self-esteem. But that doesn’t mean breast…
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Identical Twins Credit Gastric Bypass with Changing Their Lives
Jamont and Javon Beatty’s struggles with their weight started when they were in middle school in Raeford, NC, and continued throughout their adult lives. The…
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Beyond Grateful After Beating Triple-Negative Breast Cancer During Pregnancy
Arlene Brown knew she was at high risk for developing breast cancer and was vigilant about getting screened regularly. Still, she wasn’t prepared to find a…
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GLP-1s and Weight Loss Surgery: What You Need to Know
GLP-1s, commonly called ‘weight loss injections,’ can help you lose weight, but how they fit into your weight loss treatment plan is best decided by a weight…
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Gene Therapy Halts Vision Loss from Retinitis Pigmentosa
Tyler Wilfong was born with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a rare collection of inherited eye diseases that slowly robbed his vision. Last year, he went to the…
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Weight Loss Surgery Puts Teen on Track to Pursue Career Goals
Fernando Morazán of Durham was five years old when he was first diagnosed with obesity. He started working with Duke Children’s Healthy Lifestyles program to…
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