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Katherine Whiteley, MD

Arthritis Self-Care: Five Tips to Support Joint Health

May 30, 2024

About one-third of Americans have arthritis. While there is no cure, there are ways to manage pain and practice self-care to ease the symptoms.

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What’s the Secret to Healthy Aging?

May 28, 2024

Americans as a whole are getting older. How can you stay healthy and strong as you age? Learn the keys to healthy aging.

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Wear the Gown: Signs of Dementia

August 09, 2022

University Health's Dr. Katherine Whiteley talks about the early stages of dementia and what effect that can have on later brain function.

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Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease

December 07, 2021

Dr. Katherine Whiteley from University Health spoke with SA Live about caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease.

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Understanding and managing dementia

December 23, 2019

What looks like dementia could be something else. Other medical conditions should be considered first.

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Baby Domenico smiling while wearing a bib.

Congenital Heart Disease: Domenico’s Patient Story

Baby Domenico was born with a congenital heart disease and underwent surgery shortly after birth, but today he is happy and healthy.

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TAVR: Rufino's Patient Story

Rufino Salinas suspected that he had a heart attack when he had chest pain that wouldn’t go away. The heart team at University Health recommended a treatment plan that included the transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure.

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Adult Congenital Heart Defect: Morgan's Story

After aging out of the pediatric hospital in her hometown of Corpus Christi, Morgan transferred to the University Health Adult Congenital Heart Center under the care of Dr. Pankaj Madan.

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