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Bob Lepley stands in front of a brick wall, smiling.

Back to work 5 days after reverse total shoulder replacement

Tags: #GeisingerStories Bone Muscle & Joint Health Orthopaedic & Joint Health
Bonnie Traugh standing in the gym, holding a medicine ball at her hip.

Managing chronic pain without pain meds

Tags: #GeisingerStories Pain Medicine
Doug practicing tae kwon do in his studio.

A stroke was no match for this black belt

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Jenn Kauffman, standing and smiling, during the 13th annual Walk in the Park for Arthritis.

Managing rheumatoid arthritis with a team approach

Tags: #GeisingerStories Bone Muscle & Joint Health Orthopaedic & Joint Health Rheumatology
Laila Mattucci stands in a courtyard with hands on her hips, smiling.

Undergoing craniosynostosis surgery at 8 months old

Tags: Kid's Health & Prevention Neurology & Neurosurgery Care #GeisingerStories
Kara Bigger standing outside and smiling.

Spotting the signs of a stroke saved Kara's life

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Family physician Trevor Smith, DO, in Geisinger’s Gray’s Woods clinic

Geisinger Family Bonds: Dr. Trevor Smith, family physician

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Leslie Sheaffer of Reedsville standing at a fence in a children’s playground after her hip replacement surgery.

Chronic pain from osteoarthritis gone in one day

Tags: Bone Muscle & Joint Health Orthopaedic & Joint Health #GeisingerStories
Breaking the language barrier with certified medical interpreters

Breaking the language barrier with certified medical interpreters

Tags: #GeisingerStories Geisinger Family
Shawn Bly post bariatric surgery, shopping in downtown Scranton.

Vacationing again after bariatric surgery

Tags: Bariatric Surgery Weight Management #GeisingerStories
Andrew Yurkanin sits with his computer, video chatting with his kidney donor, Kelsey Leva.

Kidney transplant leads to life-long friendship

Tags: Transplant Care Kidney Care #GeisingerStories
Geisinger certified athletic trainer Robin Jackson with his automated external defibrillator (AED).

Athletic trainer saves lacrosse athlete’s life

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