Scott Woodward, an electrical engineer in Oklahoma, was an average, healthy 39 year old man until recently. In mid-2017, he began experiencing discomfort in his testicles, leading him on an unexpected journey. Many months passed before Woodward sought medical care. “Like most men, I refused to accept that there was an issue, so I waited…

According to the American Cancer Society, almost 10,000 new cases of testicular cancer will be diagnosed in 2018. However, when detected early, testicular cancer is highly treatable. To learn more about risk factors and other components of testicular cancer, we spoke with Dr. Melanie Ketchandji, urologist with Utica Park Clinic. “First and foremost, it’s important to know…

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Not only is it important to get screened for colon cancer, it’s important to know your treatment options in the event of a cancer diagnosis. For more on this matter, we spoke with Dr. Matthew Wilson, colon and rectal surgeon with Utica Park Clinic. “Colon cancer is the third most…

Tis the season for gathering with friends and family to celebrate the holidays, which means many of us will be traveling and lodging away from home. As you prepare to set out by land or by air to your destinations, it’s important that the health of you and others remains a top priority. When packing…

For many candidates for hip replacement surgery, the recovery process and post-surgery side effects (like pain) are primary concerns. So as you decide whether to have the surgery, It’s important to know that recent advancements have been made in recent years that can benefit many surgery patients seeking pain relief. Why replace a hip? “The…

Marjorie Thompson, 67, did not know at the time the grip colon cancer would have on her family when her mother died from the disease at the age of 82. It was 2013. Marjorie was not only mourning the loss of her mother, but also her husband to cancer. The mother of five awoke one…

Congratulations to Utica Park Clinic providers and staff on celebrating milestones at Utica Park Clinic. We appreciate your dedication to our patients and helping to change lives! Utica Park Clinic CEO Jim Kaltenbacher and Human Resources Manager Regina Patterson handed out awards Thursday, June 5, 2014. 25 Years Of Service LONNIE MORRIS 20 Years Of Service…