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Cervical radiculopathy occurs when one of the nerves in your neck gets compressed. It is also known as a pinched nerve.

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C-section is a surgical procedure to deliver a baby. It is typically an option when vaginal birth is not recommended or associated with higher risks.

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Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a common treatment in the form of a pill, cream, IV or injection to stop or slow cancer cell growth or ease symptoms.

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Chest Wall Tumor

A chest wall tumor is an typical growth in your chest wall that may be cancerous or noncancerous.

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Chiari Malformation

Chiari malformation is when part of the brain (the cerebellum) pushes into the spinal canal through the skull’s base opening.

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Child Life Program

Child Life specialists are children’s ambassadors. They assist, educate and advocate for children and families throughout the hospital and in outpatient clinics.

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Chlamydia

Chlamydia is an infection caused by bacteria, typically through sexual contact.

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Cholecystitis

Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder that usually occurs when gallstones block fluid (bile) inside the gallbladder.

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Chromoendoscopy

Dye-based chromoendoscopy is an endoscopic technique that allows better identification of cancerous spots in the esophagus, stomach or intestines, especially in long-term IBD patients.

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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

CKD means that your kidneys no longer filter blood correctly which causes fluid and waste products to build up in your body.

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

COPD is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe and is caused by damage to the lungs over many years, usually from smoking.

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Circadian Rhythm Disorders

Circadian rhythm disorders occur when your body's internal clock, called a circadian clock, is misaligned and interrupts your sleep cycle.

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Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis is a very serious condition in which scarring damages the liver. The most common causes are alcohol use disorder and some types of hepatitis.

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Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate

Cleft lip and cleft palate occur when the lips or mouth don’t form properly during pregnancy, resulting in a split in the lip or mouth.

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Clinical Genetics & Metabolism

Clinical genetics helps patients and their families to identify and treat genetic conditions that occur as a result of an inherited change (mutation) in DNA.

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