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CityViewNC.com | 57 PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE is common, but usually goes unrecognized. This disease can lead to disabling leg pain, foot ulcers, limb loss, aneurysm, stroke, and even death. RISK FACTORS INCLUDE: Over the age of 40 Smoker Diabetes Blood pressure Cholesterol Kidney disease ALL INSURANCES WELCOME ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Evaluation of Leg Pain Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Treatment of varicose veins and laser-RF closure Treatment of non-healing leg and foot ulcers VASCULAR CLINIC • Valley Cardiology, PA M. Akram Paracha, MD, FSCAI, RPVI 3656 Cape Center Drive Fayetteville, NC 28304 910.321.1012 the mountains and close to the beach, Fayetteville is looking like a brighter and brighter star on the map. Healing Together, Leaving a Legacy Before the ceremony, students, faculty of the residency program, family members, and local officials were milling about. Campbell medical students were wearing their white coats, a symbol of the healing profession. eir white coats, though, stopped just below the waist. Residents, who had since graduated medical school, had their embroidered white coats draped over their arm or on the back of their chair. ey had yet to put them on. "Just to go another foot," Don Maharty said, noting the increased length of the resident's coats, "it takes another four years. It takes blood, sweat, toil, and yes, a lot of coffee." New residents received their long white coats garnered with the Cape Fear Valley logo over their heart and Campbell's symbol over the shoulder signaling how these two institutions work together. To become a trained phyisican of tomorrow, it takes both heart and strength. Meet the Residents Whether it was an inspirational teacher, an early science class, or a propensity to give back, these doctors are coming to Fayetteville from all over the country. Residents are arriving from Georgia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Washington, Iowa, Tennessee, New Jersey, Maine, Florida, Arizona, Indiana, Colorado and Missouri. Take, for instance, Dr. Illona Brown. She grew up in both Ukraine and Russia and attended Campbell University's Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine. Why did CALL US TODAY AT 910-678-8309 View our class schedule or register by visiting www.faytechcc.edu/continuing-education Whether you're interested in gardening, quilting, furniture upholstery, cooking, painting, or photography – we have the course for you!

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