Ellen O'Brien of Huntingdon Valley, 80, is a vibrant, active woman who enjoys riding her exercise bike and playing soccer with her grandchildren.
When an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation (AFib) threatened to slow her down, Ellen's cardiologist introduced her to a groundbreaking solution -- Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA).
Patti Lyons, 61, of Doylestown, is the proud owner of Peace Valley Lavender Farm. Five years ago, she received a diagnosis of rectal cancer. Today, she is sharing her story of healing. Patti says the compassionate care she received and the special connection she formed with her colorectal surgeon played an equally important role in her decisions to receive her care at Doylestown Hospital. "You don't appreciate how important it is to have this level of expertise and service close by until you need it," says Patti.
Doylestown Hospital recently earned a three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons. Only four hospitals in Pennsylvania hold this prestigious distinction, and ours is the only one in Bucks County.
Almost every woman can benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy after giving birth — whether you have a cesarean or vaginal delivery. The force and strain of pregnancy can cause trauma and injury to your pelvic floor, which can lead to leaking, discomfort and other quality of life issues. Read on to discover how two sisters conquered postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction.