GW Health News Magazine Winter 2018

Health News Magazine Winter 2018

Health News from George Washington University Hospital is a publication designed to bring you the latest news as well as health and wellness information you can use throughout the year.

In This Issue:
Overcoming the Odds Together
Winter 2018

Overcoming the Odds Together

When a rare and mysterious illness suddenly had Jonathan Koch critically ill, the advanced team at GW Hospital unraveled the complex case and helped him achieve a remarkable recovery.
Delivering a More Personal Childbirth Experience, GW University Hospital, Washington, DC
Winter 2018

Delivering a More Personal Childbirth Experience

Recovering from her C-sections was difficult and painful for Leslie Yeransian. The third time would be different, she decided.
Staying on the Go with His New Heart Valve - GW University Hospital, Washington, DC
Winter 2018

Staying on the Go with His New Heart Valve

James Bershon, 72, had quadruple bypass surgery years ago and had been doing well. But he then began to experience the symptoms of aortic stenosis.
Finding a Better Way
Winter 2018

Finding a Better Way

Minimizing opioid medication while maximizing post-surgical pain relief.