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Dave Warthen smoked for 50 years. In September 2025, he joined Duke’s smoking cessation program “Quit at Duke.” And thanks to the team’s expertise and individualized approach, he’s been cigarette-free since March 2026. “Quit at Duke works,” Warthen said, “and I will tell anybody to do it.”

Cervical disc replacement surgery is a new option for people with pain in the neck and/or arm due to arthritis or degenerative disc disease. Unlike cervical disc fusion surgery, which cements vertebrae together, cervical disc replacement swaps out the problematic disc for an artificial one. This shortens post-operative recovery time, preserves mobility in the spine, and still allows for spinal fusion surgery down the line, if needed. Wondering whether cervical disc replacement is right for you? Here, Duke spine surgeon Deb A. Bhowmick, MD, answers your questions.

When Luisa Scott found out her unborn daughter Zoey had a cleft lip and palate, she and her husband were uncertain where to seek care. Then, they met the Duke Health Cleft and Craniofacial team and felt confident in their choice to go to Duke. Now, one year after her cleft palate repair surgery, Zoey is happy and healthy. “I love Duke. I had the best experience there,” said Luisa.