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Dr. Peter Millett Performs Surgery to 2000 Medical Professionals
Dr. Peter Millett orthopaedic shoulder surgeon and director of shoulder surgery for The Steadman Clinic in Vail recently traveled to London England for the 4th International Symposium of Surgical and Biological Treatments in Orthopaedics Sports Medicine and Distal Extremity Pathologies. During the event Dr. Millett performed a live surgical demonstration implementing a rotator cuff repair technique that was watched live by close to 2000 gathered medical professionals from all over the world. The surgery showcased new advanced techniques in the area of rotator cuff tears and injuries.
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How Vail Health is pursuing sustainability goals to promote human and environmental health
Health care system receives award for sustainability work, including 2024 diversion rate of 26%
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What’s The Connection Between Phone Addiction And Teen Depression?
Most adults spend too much time on their phones, and it is harming their mental health. Dr. Charles Raison, psychiatrist and director of the Vail Health Behavioral Health Innovation Center, attributes some of the cause for rising depression and suicide rates to phone addiction. He wants to build a study at the center to examine how removing phones from the hands of teens may help their mental health.
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The Bitter Truth About Sugar
We are a nation of sugar addicts. In 1900, the average American consumed 4 pounds of sugar each year. The current average sugar consumption in our country is an astronomical 150-170 pounds per person each year. This hard truth has contributed to an obesity rate that is 35.7% for adults.