Debbe Geiger
Blogs by Debbe Geiger
Duke Health Launches TV Ad to Thank Our Health Care Heroes
Every year, Duke Health holds special events to celebrate our nurses and hospital professionals during National Nurses Week (May 6-12) and Hospital Week (May…
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Six Myths and Facts About Kidney Transplantation
If you have kidney failure, a kidney transplant can help you feel better and live longer. Unfortunately, many myths persist about kidney transplant, including…
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Chemotherapy Pump Can Treat Patients with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer to the Liver
A chemotherapy infusion pump may be a treatment option for people whose metastatic colorectal cancer has spread to the liver, including those who may have been…
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Want to Keep Your Duke Doctor Under Medicaid Managed Care?
North Carolina is changing the way it offers health insurance coverage for most people eligible for Medicaid. Here is some important information about NC…
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Duke Health's Primary Care Clinics Recognized as Primary Care Medical Home
Duke Health's primary care clinics have earned formal recognition as a Primary Care Medical Home by The Joint Commission, an independent accrediting…
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Medicare Issuing New Cards
Medicare is issuing new Medicare cards that will feature a Medicare ID number instead of your Social Security number. Cards will be mailed to enrollees in…
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New Apple Feature Gives You Mobile Access to Your Health Records
A new feature on the Apple Health app for iPhones lets you securely download parts of your medical records right to your mobile device. Duke Health is among…
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New Duke Sports Vision Center Focuses on High-Performance Vision Rehab and Training
A new Duke Eye Center program is helping athletes and military personnel maximize their dynamic visual abilities.
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Study Finds Survival Rates Higher at Teaching Hospitals
If you’re hospitalized for a common medical condition or surgical procedure, your chance of surviving is better if your care is provided at a major teaching…
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UV Light Helps Duke Hospitals Fight Transmission of Superbugs
A type of ultraviolet light called ultraviolet light C or UVC is helping hospitals cut transmission of super bugs like MRSA that linger in patient rooms and…
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Robot Reduces Need for Open Brain Surgery to Map Epileptic Seizures
A robotic device is allowing doctors to pinpoint the origins of a person’s seizures through minimally invasive surgery. The device, in use at Duke and some…
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Balloon Offers Relief from Chronic Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Inserting a small, balloon-like device in a blocked eustachian tube can bring relief to children and adults who suffer from chronic eustachian tube dysfunction…
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