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Fractures are a common injury, often resulting from accidents, sports activities, or even falls. At Mary Rutan Health, our orthopedics team specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of fractures. Understanding the types of fractures and how they are treated can help patients feel more confident in their recovery journey.

Mary Rutan OB/GYN is known for expert obstetric care, but we do much more than deliver babies. Our team of five board-certified OB/GYN providers offers a comprehensive range of compassionate OB/GYN services through every stage of a woman's life. These visits ensure that both mother and baby are healthy and provide a space for guidance, education, and addressing any concerns along the way.

After surgery, it's natural to feel relieved once the procedure is over. However, your journey to full recovery doesn't end when you leave the hospital. Post-operative appointments are crucial to ensuring your health and well-being after surgery, playing a pivotal role in your overall recovery process. Here's why these follow-up visits are essential and should never be skipped.

Whether it be work pressure, family burdens, or financial hurdles, stress is something everyone goes through. While it's expected to feel stressed occasionally, chronic or long-lasting stress may notably affect overall health, especially heart health.

The key to reducing impairment from a stroke is to identify the symptoms early and take rapid action. The acronym FAST is an easy way to remember the most common signs of a stroke and what to do if they appear.

F- Face Drooping

A- Arm Weakness

S- Speech Difficulty

T- Time to Call 911

Abdominal pain is a common issue that affects everyone at some point. For the most part, these can resolve on their own, but if the pain is chronic or unbearable, then it could be severe. Knowing when to seek emergency care can make all the difference in preventing complications or addressing life-threatening conditions.

If you weren't already aware, heart attacks can look different in women than men. They might not always have chest pain. It's important to recognize the signs and understand the risk factors because women can have non-traditional symptoms.

Mary Rutan Health has consistently been at the forefront of providing top-tier medical care, mainly through its Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Department. The department is home to a team of highly skilled orthopedic surgeons, each specializing in a unique area, such as hand, spine, trauma, joint replacement and general orthopedic surgeries​.