Fall 2007



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Artificial Knees Designed Especially for Women
Medication, Lifestyle Changes May Be As Effective As Stenting
Caring, Sharing Support Group Offers Hope for Breast Cancer Patients
Novalis® Radiotherapy Gives Cancer Patient Hope
Wound Care Treatments Improve Quality of Life
Bariatric Surgery
Was Her 'Last Hope
for Survival'
Classes &
Support Groups
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Artificial Knees Designed for Women
Let's face it. Women are physically very different than men. Yet, the artificial knee implants that have been available for years are unisex. At the Total Joint Replacement Center at Wellington, orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Enrique Palmer, uses the Zimmer® Gender SolutionsTM High Flex Knee implant offering better choices for women. Read about the advantages.
Photo of Carolyn Sems relaxes with her dog, Nick.

Novalis® Surgery without the Knife

Radiosurgery treatment improves patients chances of survival.

"The treatment was painless and I tolerated the radiation beautifully, Carolyn said. "Follow-up scans show the tumor is gone, and I have been cancer-free," said Carolyn Sems.

To Stent or
Not to Stent

New evidence suggests that medication and may be just as effective as stenting to open a blockage and improve blood flow.

Wound Treatments Improve Quality
of Life

The Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine emphasizes the importance of prevention and early treatment for patients with newly acquired wounds.
Breast Cancer Support Group Offers Hope

A support group for survivors providing emotional comfort and encouragement at all stages of treatment and after.


Wellington Regional Medical Center,
10101 Forest Hill Blvd.
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 798-8500