Debbe Geiger
Blogs by Debbe Geiger
Weigh the Benefits of the COVID-19 Vaccine Against the Risk for Infection
The COVID-19 vaccine will protect you and others from the virus and help us end this pandemic. While people with medical conditions may be concerned about the…
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The COVID-19 Vaccine Is Here: Continue to Practice Safety Precautions
Duke Health has started vaccinating health care workers at high risk for COVID-19 and plans to begin vaccinating patients at high risk in the early months of…
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Can a New Device Make More Hearts Available for Transplant?
Michael Woods’ heart and kidney disease were slowly worsening as he waited for a heart and kidney transplant in early 2020. With limited hearts available, he…
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Understanding Covid-19 Virus and Antibody Testing
Two types of tests are available for COVID-19, a virus test, and an antibody test. The virus test determines if the virus is currently present in your body. An…
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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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