Home Let's Talk About Hernias The Birmingham Hip Novalis® Shaped Beam Surgery Offers Advanced Radiation Technology to Treat Tumors Does Your Child Have Obstructive Sleep Apnea? One Patient Finds a Weight-Loss Solution That Works Fall 2006 Calendar of Events Past Issues			Nearly 5 million Americans are living with congestive heart failure (CHF), and half a million more learn they have this disease every year. Yet, many people don't know much about this serious and progressive form of heart disease. Mauricio E. Melhado, MD, FACC, discusses what CHF is, its causes and treatment options to help patients manage their condition. Weight Loss Surgery "People Look at Me Differently Now" One Woman’s Story "Dr. Simon and his staff were wonderful. They saved my life and maybe even my daughter's life." Vaccine Protects Against Cervical Cancer In June 2006, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first vaccine that protects against the human papillomavirus (HPV), known to cause most cervical cancers. Are Medications Safe When You're Pregnant? It may surprise you to know, that some medications are safe even in the first vital trimester of pregnancy, says Isaac Halfon, M.D., board certified OB/Gyn. Diabetes: Staying a Step Ahead of Foot Problems "Our goal is to help people with diabetes keep their feet healthy so they can stay mobile," says Jorge Acevedo, M.D. Advances in Treating Infertility Help Couples Conceive Having a baby seems like a natural part of life for many people. But conceiving doesn't come easily to all couples. Wellington Regional Medical Center, 10101 Forest Hill Blvd. Wellington, FL 33414 (561) 798-8500