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942          <a href="https://www.sflsurgicalgroup.com/blog/5-top-habits-of-successful-gastric-sleeve-patients" aria-label="Link to full blog 5 Top Habits of Successful Gastric Sleeve Patients">
943                        <div class="img-wrapper" data-bg="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2484500.jpeg">
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945            </div>
946                        <h2 class="title primary-fg">5 Top Habits of Successful Gastric Sleeve Patients</h2>
947          </a>
948          <div class="img-description">
949            Obesity isn’t just uncomfortable. It can lead to a lot of serious health problems, too. Gastric sleeve surgery can help you lose those excess pounds — and these five habits can help you maintain your results.
950
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952          <div class="date-published">May 1st, 2022</div>
953        </div>
954      </article>
955          <article>
956        <div>
957          <a href="https://www.sflsurgicalgroup.com/blog/when-is-gastric-band-revision-surgery-necessary" aria-label="Link to full blog When is Gastric Band Revision Surgery Necessary?">
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959              <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2474742.png" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="When is Gastric Band Revision Surgery Necessary?">
960            </div>
961                        <h2 class="title primary-fg">When is Gastric Band Revision Surgery Necessary?</h2>
962          </a>
963          <div class="img-description">
964            Gastric band surgery has helped many patients lose weight. But in others, the minimally invasive procedure has resulted in poor results or complications. Here’s how to tell when it’s time for revision surgery.
965          </div>
966          <div class="date-published">Apr 1st, 2022</div>
967        </div>
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971          <a href="https://www.sflsurgicalgroup.com/blog/7-tips-to-prepare-for-gastric-sleeve-surgery" aria-label="Link to full blog 7 Tips to Prepare for Gastric Sleeve Surgery">
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974            </div>
975                        <h2 class="title primary-fg">7 Tips to Prepare for Gastric Sleeve Surgery</h2>
976          </a>
977          <div class="img-description">
978            Gastric sleeve surgery is very effective at helping men and women finally win their weight-loss battles. But the surgery does come with some big changes. Here are seven tips to help you get ready for your surgery and your recovery.
979
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981          <div class="date-published">Mar 8th, 2022</div>
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986          <a href="https://www.sflsurgicalgroup.com/blog/6-types-of-noncancerous-breast-disease" aria-label="Link to full blog 6 Types of Noncancerous Breast Disease">
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989            </div>
990                        <h2 class="title primary-fg">6 Types of Noncancerous Breast Disease</h2>
991          </a>
992          <div class="img-description">
993            Breast lumps or pain are cause for alarm for many women, but the fact is, many breast symptoms are completely unrelated to cancer. Here are six noncancerous breast conditions every woman should know about.
994          </div>
995          <div class="date-published">Feb 1st, 2022</div>
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1000          <a href="https://www.sflsurgicalgroup.com/blog/5-signs-of-vein-disease" aria-label="Link to full blog 5 Signs of Vein Disease">
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1003            </div>
1004                        <h2 class="title primary-fg">5 Signs of Vein Disease</h2>
1005          </a>
1006          <div class="img-description">
1007            Vein disease affects millions of Americans, yet many don’t know it, in part because they don’t know what symptoms to look for. Here’s a quick overview of five of the most common symptoms, so you can get treatment as soon as possible.
1008          </div>
1009          <div class="date-published">Jan 1st, 2022</div>
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1017            </div>
1018                        <h2 class="title primary-fg">Main Causes of Boils</h2>
1019          </a>
1020          <div class="img-description">
1021            A boil might look a lot like a pimple, but these two common skin infections have some major differences, including their underlying causes. Here’s a quick overview of what causes boils and how we treat them to prevent serious infections. 
1022          </div>
1023          <div class="date-published">Dec 1st, 2021</div>
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1025      </article>
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1028          <a href="https://www.sflsurgicalgroup.com/blog/when-does-a-skin-cyst-require-medical-intervention" aria-label="Link to full blog When Does a Skin Cyst Require Medical Intervention?">
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1030              <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2420081.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="When Does a Skin Cyst Require Medical Intervention?">
1031            </div>
1032                        <h2 class="title primary-fg">When Does a Skin Cyst Require Medical Intervention?</h2>
1033          </a>
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1035            Skin cysts are common, and often, they don’t cause any worrisome symptoms. But sometimes, a cyst can be a sign of another problem that requires medical attention. Here’s how to tell when it’s time to have a cyst evaluated by a doctor.
1036          </div>
1037          <div class="date-published">Nov 14th, 2021</div>
1038        </div>
1039      </article>
1040          <article>
1041        <div>
1042          <a href="https://www.sflsurgicalgroup.com/blog/4-different-ways-to-repair-your-hernia" aria-label="Link to full blog 4 Different Ways to Repair Your Hernia">
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1045            </div>
1046                        <h2 class="title primary-fg">4 Different Ways to Repair Your Hernia</h2>
1047          </a>
1048          <div class="img-description">
1049            Hernias affect millions of people every year, and while some mild hernias can be monitored, others require surgery to prevent complications. Here are four techniques our team uses to repair hernias and help our patients feel their best.
1050
1051          </div>
1052          <div class="date-published">Oct 14th, 2021</div>
1053        </div>
1054      </article>
1055          <article>
1056        <div>
1057          <a href="https://www.sflsurgicalgroup.com/blog/understanding-the-different-types-of-vein-treatments" aria-label="Link to full blog Understanding the Different Types of Vein Treatments">
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1059              <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2394308.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="Understanding the Different Types of Vein Treatments">
1060            </div>
1061                        <h2 class="title primary-fg">Understanding the Different Types of Vein Treatments</h2>
1062          </a>
1063          <div class="img-description">
1064            Vein disease affects millions of Americans, interfer
1064ing with circulation and sometimes causing life-threatening complications. Fortunately, state-of-the-art vein treatments can help. Here’s a quick overview of your vein treatment options.
1065          </div>
1066          <div class="date-published">Sep 7th, 2021</div>
1067        </div>
1068      </article>
1069          <article>
1070        <div>
1071          <a href="https://www.sflsurgicalgroup.com/blog/the-benefits-of-robotic-and-laparoscopic-surgery" aria-label="Link to full blog The Benefits of Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery">
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1073              <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2387770.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="The Benefits of Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery">
1074            </div>
1075                        <h2 class="title primary-fg">The Benefits of Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery</h2>
1076          </a>
1077          <div class="img-description">
1078            Minimally invasive surgical techniques like laparoscopy and robotic surgery offer lots of benefits for patients and doctors alike. If surgery is in your future, here are some of the most important benefits to know about.
1079          </div>
1080          <div class="date-published">Aug 17th, 2021</div>
1081        </div>
1082      </article>
1083          <article>
1084        <div>
1085          <a href="https://www.sflsurgicalgroup.com/blog/how-can-i-get-rid-of-my-boil" aria-label="Link to full blog How Can I Get Rid of My Boil?">
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1087              <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2374863.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="">
1088            </div>
1089                        <h2 class="title primary-fg">How Can I Get Rid of My Boil?</h2>
1090          </a>
1091          <div class="img-description">
1092            A boil might look like a large, pus-filled pimple, but the way a boil forms — and how it’s treated — can differ significantly. Here’s what to do to get rid of your boil and prevent serious infections from spreading.
1093          </div>
1094          <div class="date-published">Jul 12th, 2021</div>
1095        </div>
1096      </article>
1097          <article>
1098        <div>
1099          <a href="https://www.sflsurgicalgroup.com/blog/when-your-diverticulitis-can-benefit-from-surgery" aria-label="Link to full blog When Your Diverticulitis Can Benefit from Surgery">
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1101              <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2371209.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="">
1102            </div>
1103                        <h2 class="title primary-fg">When Your Diverticulitis Can Benefit from Surgery</h2>
1104          </a>
1105          <div class="img-description">
1106            Diverticulitis can often be treated with antibiotics and dietary changes. But sometimes, surgery is the most appropriate treatment, aimed at preventing more serious complications. If you have diverticulitis, here's when surgery might be recommended.
1107
1108          </div>
1109          <div class="date-published">Jun 29th, 2021</div>
1110        </div>
1111      </article>
1112          <article>
1113        <div>
1114          <a href="https://www.sflsurgicalgroup.com/blog/why-wound-care-is-important" aria-label="Link to full blog Why Wound Care Is Important">
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1117            </div>
1118                        <h2 class="title primary-fg">
1118Why Wound Care Is Important</h2>
1119          </a>
1120          <div class="img-description">
1121            Millions of people suffer from hard-to-heal wounds, putting them at a higher risk of dangerous complications. If you have a wound that’s taking a long time to heal, here are seven reasons why wound care is very important for your health.
1122          </div>
1123          <div class="date-published">May 25th, 2021</div>
1124        </div>
1125      </article>
1126          <article>
1127        <div>
1128          <a href="https://www.sflsurgicalgroup.com/blog/5-signs-of-gallbladder-disease" aria-label="Link to full blog 5 Signs of Gallbladder Disease">
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1130              <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2346241.jpg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="">
1131            </div>
1132                        <h2 class="title primary-fg">5 Signs of Gallbladder Disease</h2>
1133          </a>
1134          <div class="img-description">
1135            Gallbladder disease is very common in the United States and around the world. Yet even though millions of people suffer from it, many people don’t know why it happens or what signs and symptoms to look for. Here’s what you should know.
1136          </div>
1137          <div class="date-published">Apr 18th, 2021</div>
1138        </div>
1139      </article>
1140          <article>
1141        <div>
1142          <a href="https://www.sflsurgicalgroup.com/blog/what-is-a-lipoma-and-when-should-it-be-removed" aria-label="Link to full blog What Is a Lipoma and When Should it Be Removed?">
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1144              <img src="https://sa1s3optim.patientpop.com/assets/images/provider/photos/2335756.jpeg" data-audioeye-ignore="true" alt="">
1145            </div>
1146                        <h2 class="title primary-fg">What Is a Lipoma and When Should it Be Removed?</h2>
1147          </a>
1148          <div class="img-description">
1149            Any kind of skin growth can be scary — but not all growths are cancerous. Lipomas are one kind of benign growth that becomes more common with age. Here’s what you should know about this relatively common, noncancerous growth.
1150
1151          </div>
1152          <div class="date-published">Mar 18th, 2021</div>
1153        </div>
1154      </article>
1155          <article>
1156        <div>
1157          <a href="https://www.sflsurgicalgroup.com/blog/the-role-your-thyroid-plays-in-your-health" aria-label="Link to full blog The Role Your Thyroid Plays in Your Health">
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1160            </div>
1161                        <h2 class="title primary-fg">The Role Your Thyroid Plays in Your Health</h2>
1162          </a>
1163          <div class="img-description">
1164            Your thyroid plays a major role in your health and wellness, yet most people have no idea what this gland does — or what symptoms thyroid disease can cause. Here’s what you need to know about this very important gland.
1165          </div>
1166          <div class="date-published">Feb 17th, 2021</div>
1167        </div>
1168      </article>
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1178            Sclerotherapy has a long history of safe, effective use for treating varicose veins and spider veins. If you’re suffering from these unattractive, sometimes painful veins, here’s how state-of-the-art sclerotherapy could help you.
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1192            A breast cancer diagnosis can be scary, but when caught early, it’s highly treatable. Read on to learn how a skilled team of surgeons can help you during this step of your journey.
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1220            If you have a hernia, you may not need to do anything about it right away. It all depends on how bad it is. Learn what your treatment options are and when you should seek medical attention right away.
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1230            </div>
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1234            Vascular care is important, even during a global pandemic. Here’s what you need to know about getting treatment during this unprecedented time and how to protect yourself from COVID-19.
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1248            Some people think getting treatment for varicose veins is vain because it’s a cosmetic procedure. In reality, varicose veins can be a sign of a more serious health condition and should be taken care of. Learn more.
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1259                        <h2 class="title primary-fg">When Your Body's Lumps and Bumps Are a Cause for Concern</h2>
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1262            Many times, lumps or bumps on your body are harmless. Sometimes, though, they can be a cause for concern. Learn what to watch for and when to seek medical help.
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1264          <div class="date-published">May 1st, 2020</div>
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1276            A skin cyst isn’t dangerous most of the time, but sometimes it is. Learn what signs to look for and when to seek medical treatment.
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1287            </div>
1288                        <h2 class="title primary-fg">When Does an Abscess Require Surgery?</h2>
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1291            Sometimes an abscess can turn from a nuisance to a potential threat to your health. Here’s how to know if you have an abscess that most likely requires surgery.
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1645          if ( onSwipeLeft ){
1646            event.preventDefault();
1647            onSwipeLeft(event);
1648          }
1649        }
1650        previousSwipeX = currentSwipeX;
1651      });
1652    });
1653    function removeSwipeListeners() {
1654      $container.off('touchmove');
1655      $container.off('touchend');
1656      $container.off('touchcancel');
1657    }
1658  };
1659})(jQuery);
1660
1661
1662//console.warn('TODO: Move $.smartresize to main library');
1663(function($,sr){
1664  // debouncing function from John Hann
1665  // http://unscriptable.com/index.php/2009/03/20/debouncing-javascript-methods/
1666  var debounce = function (func, threshold, execAsap) {
1667      var timeout;
1668      return function debounced () {
1669          var obj = this, args = arguments;
1670          function delayed () {
1671              if (!execAsap)
1672                  func.apply(obj, args);
1673              timeout = null;
1674          };
1675          if (timeout)
1676              clearTimeout(timeout);
1677          else if (execAsap)
1678              func.apply(obj, args);
1679          timeout = setTimeout(delayed, threshold || 100);
1680      };
1681  }
1682  // smartresize 
1683  jQuery.fn[sr] = function(fn){  return fn ? this.bind('resize', debounce(fn)) : this.trigger(sr); };
1684})(jQuery,'smartresize');
1685
1686
1687(function($){
1688  $.fn.heroCarousel = function( options ){
1689
1690    var settings = $.extend({
1691      transitionType: 'fade-over',
1692      transitionSpeedFactor: 1,
1693      transitionDelay: 4000,
1694    }, options);
1695
1696    var $container    = $(this);
1697    var $list         = $(this).find('ul.carousel-items').eq(0);
1698    var $slides       = $list.find('li.carousel-item');
1699    var $navBar       = $container.find('ol.carousel-nav');
1700    var $leftBtn      = $(this).find('i.carousel-left-btn');
1701    var $rightBtn     = $(this).find('i.carousel-right-btn');
1702    var totalSlides   = $slides.length;
1703    var sliding       = false;
1704    var currentSlide  = settings.openingSlideIndex > -1 ? settings.openingSlideIndex : 0;
1705    var traverse      = null;
1706    var defaultColorClass = 'a-'+$navBar.data('default-color-class');
1707    var activeColorClass  = 'a-'+$navBar.data('active-color-class');
1708      
1709    function slide(isRewinding) {
1710      if(!sliding){
1711        $container.find('iframe[src*="www.youtube.com/embed/"]').each(function(i) {
1712          this.contentWindow.postMessage( JSON.stringify({ event:'command', func: 'pauseVideo', args:'' }), '*');
1713        });
1714        $container.find('ol li.bullet')
1715          .removeClass('active')
1716          .removeClass(activeColorClass)
1717          .addClass(defaultColorClass);
1718        $container.find('ol li.bullet').eq(currentSlide)
1719          .addClass('active')
1720          .removeClass(defaultColorClass)
1721          .addClass(activeColorClass);
1722        sliding = true;
1723        setCurrentBgUrl( $( $container.find('li.carousel-item').eq(currentSlide) ) );
1724        switch(settings.transitionType) {
1725          case 'slide': doTransitionSlide(false, isRewinding); break;
1726          case 'slide-over': doTransitionSlide(true, isRewinding); break;
1727          case 'slide-reveal': doTransitionSlideReveal(false, isRewinding); break;
1728          case 'slide-over-reveal':
1729          case 'slide-reveal-over': doTransitionSlideReveal(true, isRewinding); break;
1730          case 'fade-reveal': doTransitionFadeReveal(); break;
1731          case 'fade-over': doTransitionFadeOver(); break;
1732          case 'fade' : 
1733          default: doTransitionFade(); break;
1734        }
1735      }
1736    }
1737
1738    function setCurrentBgUrl($el) {
1739      var bgUrl = $el.css('background-image');
1740      bgUrl = bgUrl.replace('url(','').replace(')','').replace(/\"/gi, '');
1741      var dataSrc = $el.data('src');
1742      if ( dataSrc != bgUrl ) {
1743        $el.css( 'background-image', 'url("'+dataSrc+'")');
1744      }
1745    }
1746
1747    function doTransitionFade() {
1748      var speed = 500 * settings.transitionSpeedFactor;
1749      $slides.removeClass('active')
1750      $slides.eq(currentSlide).addClass('active')  
1751      $list.animate({
1752        opacity : 0
1753      }, speed,function(){
1754        $slides.hide();
1755        $slides.eq(currentSlide).show();    
1756        $list.animate({opacity : 1}, speed, function(){
1757          $container.find('li.carousel-item').eq(currentSlide).find('.overlay').slideDown();
1758          afterTransition();
1759        });
1760      });
1761    }
1762    
1763    function doTransitionFadeOver() {
1764      var speed = 500 * settings.transitionSpeedFactor;
1765      $slides.removeClass('active');
1766      $slides.eq(currentSlide).addClass('active');
1767      $slides.css('zIndex', 1);
1768      $slides.eq(currentSlide).css({'z-index': 2, opacity: 0}).show().animate({opacity: 1}, speed, function(){
1769        $slides.not('.active').hide();
1770        afterTransition();
1771      });
1772    }
1773
1774    function doTransitionSlideReveal(isOver, isRewinding) {
1775      var slideSpeed = window.innerWidth / 2.5 * settings.transitionSpeedFactor; // adjust speed per size screen
1776      if ( !isOver ) {
1777        $list.find('li.carousel-item.active').animateTransform('translate('+(isRewinding?100:-100)+'%)', slideSpeed);
1778      }
1779      var speed = 500 * settings.transitionSpeedFactor;
1780      $slides.removeClass('active');
1781      $slides.eq(currentSlide).addClass('active');
1782      $slides.css('zIndex', 1);
1783      var $new = $slides.eq(currentSlide);
1784      $new.find('.reveal-element').each(function(index){ $(this).data('opacity', $(this).css('opacity')).css('cssText', 'transition:none; opacity:0 !important;'); });
1785      $new.css({ zIndex: 2, opacity: 1, transform: 'translate('+(isRewinding?-100:100)+'%)'}).show().animateTransform('translate(0%)', slideSpeed, function(){
1786        $new.find('.reveal-element').each(function(index){ 
1787          $(this).css('cssText', 'transition:opacity '+speed+'ms linear '+(index*speed*.7)+'ms; opacity:'+$(this).data('opacity')+' !important;'); 
1788        });
1789        var $old = $slides.not('.active');
1790        $old.hide();
1791        afterTransition();
1792      });
1793    }
1794    
1795    function doTransitionFadeReveal() {
1796      var speed = 500 * settings.transitionSpeedFactor;
1797      $slides.removeClass('active');
1798      $slides.eq(currentSlide).addClass('active');
1799      $slides.css('zIndex', 1);
1800      var $new = $slides.eq(currentSlide);
1801      $new.find('.reveal-element').each(function(index){ $(this).data('opacity', $(this).css('opacity')).css('cssText', 'transition:none; opacity:0 !important;'); });
1802      $new.css({ zIndex: 2, opacity: 0}).show().animate({opacity: 1}, speed, function(){
1803        $new.find('.reveal-element').each(function(index){ 
1804          $(this).css('cssText', 'transition:opacity '+speed+'ms linear '+(index*speed*.7)+'ms; opacity:'+$(this).data('opacity')+' !important;'); 
1805        });
1806        var $old = $slides.not('.active');
1807        $old.hide();
1808        afterTransition();
1809      });
1810    }
1811
1812    function doTransitionSlide(isOver, isRewinding) {
1813      var speed = window.innerWidth / 2.5 * settings.transitionSpeedFactor; // adjust speed per size screen
1814      $slides.css('zIndex', 1);
1815      if ( !isOver ) {
1816        $list.find('li.carousel-item.active').animateTransform('translate('+(isRewinding?100:-100)+'%)', speed);
1817      }
1818      $slides.removeClass('active');
1819      $slides.eq(currentSlide).addClass('active');
1820      $slides.eq(currentSlide).css({ zIndex: 2, opacity: 1, transform: 'translate('+(isRewinding?-100:100)+'%)'}).show().animateTransform('translate(0%)', speed, function(){
1821        $slides.not('.active').hide();
1822        afterTransition();
1823      });
1824    }
1825
1826    function afterTransition () {
1827      sliding = false;
1828      if($container.find('li.carousel-item').eq(currentSlide).find('iframe').length > 0){
1829        window.clearInterval(traverse);
1830      }
1831    }
1832
1833    function slideNext() {
1834      if(!sliding){
1835        currentSlide = ++currentSlide % totalSlides;
1836        slide(false);
1837      }
1838    }
1839
1840    function slidePrevious() {
1841      if(!sliding){
1842        currentSlide = (--currentSlide+totalSlides) % totalSlides;
1843        slide(true);
1844      }
1845    }
1846
1847    function handleResize(){
1848      var height = 0;
1849      $slides.each(function(){
1850        height = Math.max(height, $(this).height())
1851      })
1852      $container.outerHeight(height);
1853      $slides.each(function() {
1854        $(this).outerHeight( height );
1855        $(this).find('.margin-wrapper').outerHeight( height );
1856      });
1857    }
1858
1859    function resetTransitionInterval() {
1860      window.clearInterval(traverse);
1861      traverse = setInterval(slideNext, settings.transitionDelay);
1862    }
1863
1864    function initialize() { 
1865
1866      setCurrentBgUrl( $( $container.find('li.carousel-item').eq(currentSlide) ) );
1867
1868      var height = 0;
1869      $slides.each(function(){
1870        height = Math.max(height, $(this).height())
1871      })
1872      $container.animate( { 'height': height + 'px' }, 500 );
1873      $slides.each(function() {
1874        $(this).outerHeight( height );
1875        $(this).find('.margin-wrapper').outerHeight( height );
1876      });
1877
1878      // change slides CSS properties to enable animations
1879      $slides.each(function(){
1880        $(this).css({
1881          position: 'absolute',
1882          overflow: 'hidden',
1883          top: 0,
1884          left: 0,
1885          width: '100%',
1886        }).outerHeight(height);
1887      });
1888
1889      $list.addClass('transition-'+settings.transitionType)
1890
1891      // bind navigation events:
1892      if($container.find('li.bullet').length > 1){
1893        $container.find('li.bullet').eq(currentSlide)
1894          .addClass('active')
1895          .removeClass(defaultColorClass)
1896          .addClass(activeColorClass);
1897        $container.on('click', 'ol li.bullet', function() {
1898          currentSlide=$container.find('ol li.bullet').index(this);
1899          var previousIndex = $container.find('li.carousel-item.active').index();
1900          if(!sliding && currentSlide != previousIndex){
1901            slide(currentSlide < previousIndex);
1902          }
1903        });
1904        // bind enter keyboard event for bullet navigation:
1905        $(document).keydown(function(e) {
1906          if (e.which == 13) { // 13 is the key code for Enter
1907            currentSlide=$container.find('ol li.bullet').index(e.target);
1908            var previousIndex = $container.find('li.carousel-item.active').index();
1909            if(!sliding && currentSlide != previousIndex){
1910              slide(currentSlide < previousIndex);
1911            }
1912          }
1913        });        
1914      }
1915
1916      /* HIDE ALL BUT FIRST ONE */
1917      $container.find('li.carousel-item:gt('+currentSlide+')').hide();
1918
1919      $container.on('click', '.carousel-left-btn', slidePrevious);
1920      $container.on('click', '.carousel-right-btn', slideNext);
1921
1922      $container.on('mouseenter',function(){
1923        window.clearInterval(traverse);
1924      });
1925      $container.on('mouseleave',function(){
1926        resetTransitionInterval()
1927      });
1928      resetTransitionInterval();
1929
1930      /* SHOW FIRST ONE */
1931      $list.find('li.carousel-item').eq(currentSlide).show().addClass('active');
1932
1933      $container.swipeHandler({
1934        swipeThreshold: 20,
1935        onSwipeLeft: slideNext,
1936        onSwipeRight: slidePrevious
1937      });
1938
1939      $(window).smartresize(handleResize);
1940
1941      $.when($.ready).then(function() {
1942        setTimeout(function() {
1943          $slides.each(function() {
1944            setCurrentBgUrl( $(this) );
1945          });
1946          $navBar.fadeTo('slow', $navBar.data('opacity'));
1947          $leftBtn.fadeTo('slow', $leftBtn.data('opacity'));
1948          $rightBtn.fadeTo('slow', $rightBtn.data('opacity'));
1949        }, 2000);
1950      });
1951    }
1952    
1953    // exit if no more than one slide
1954    if ( totalSlides > 1 ) initialize()
1955   
1956  }
1957})(jQuery);
1958
1959$(function(){
1960
1961  var openingSlideIndex = -1;
1962  var chunks = window.location.href.split('?')
1963  if ( chunks.length > 1 ) {
1964    var vars = chunks[1].split('&')
1965    for ( var i=0,l=vars.length; i<l; i++ ) {
1966      // set slide lock flag
1967      if ( vars[i].substr(0, 10) == 'slideLock=' ) {
1968        openingSlideIndex = parseInt(vars[i].split('=')[1])
1969      }
1970    }
1971  }
1972  
1973  var $carousel = $('.carousel');
1974  if ( $carousel && $('ul.carousel-items li.carousel-item').length ) {
1975    var options = {
1976      transitionType: $carousel.data('transition-type'),
1977      transitionSpeedFactor: $carousel.data('transition-speed-factor'),
1978      transitionDelay: parseFloat($carousel.data('transition-delay')) * 1000,
1979    }
1980    if ( openingSlideIndex > -1 ) {
1981      options.openingSlideIndex = openingSlideIndex;
1982      options.transitionSpeedFactor = 1
1983      options.transitionDelay = 100000000
1984    }
1985    $carousel.heroCarousel(options);
1986  }
1987
1988});
1989
1990        pop.csrf = 'vuzFBsKuaNC2ShHA3JwgqkiN2hEntNhQWLq6Ix8L';
1991                  $(document).ready(function () {
1992    pop.blog.showPer = 6;
1993    pop.blog.turnOn();
1994  });
1995
1996        pop.googleMapsApiKey = "AIzaSyC255TEVOnLuMybTTQB3S1N_aa7RS9FN0g";
1997
1998        
1999        
2000        PPoppracticeId = 20507;
2001        PPoppracticeUuid = 'a13b37b9-5770-4f1c-9dd2-f23c0803228d';
2002        if ('https://widgets.patientpop.com/bookonlinev2/router/20507') {
2003          (function (f, c, o, g, n, a, t) {
2004            f[n] = {'d': 1 * new Date()};
2005            a = c.createElement(o), t = c.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];
2006            a.async = 1;
2007            a.defer = 1;
2008            a.src = g;
2009            t.parentNode.insertBefore(a, t)
2010          })(window, document, 'script', 'https://widgets.patientpop.com/bookonlinev2/router/20507', 'PPop');
2011        }
2012
2013        if ($("div[id^='recaptcha']").length) {
2014          loadScript('https://www.google.com/recaptcha/api.js?onload=recaptchaCallback&render=explicit');
2015        }
2016
2017              const gtagScript = document.createElement('script');
2018    gtagScript.type = 'text/javascript';
2019    gtagScript.async = true;
2020    gtagScript.src = 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?i
2020d=G-FM2XRL49PV';
2021
2022    const firstScript = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];
2023    firstScript.parentNode.insertBefore(gtagScript, firstScript);
2024
2025    window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || [];
2026    function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);}
2027    window.gtag = gtag;
2028
2029    gtag('js', new Date());
2030    gtag('config', 'G-FM2XRL49PV');
2031  
2032  // wrapper on top of gtag function used for UA and GA4 tracking
2033  function ppTrackEvent (category, action, label, additionalProps) {
2034    if ('1' !== '1' || typeof gtag === "undefined") {
2035      return;
2036    }
2037    // mapping to convert UA event to GA4
2038    const UA_TO_GA4_ACTION_MAPPING = {
2039      'button:click:contact us - comment': 'contact_us_submit_success',
2040      'button:click:book online button': 'click_book_online',
2041      'button:click:header custom cta': 'click_header_cta',
2042      'button:click:hero custom cta': 'click_hero_cta',
2043      'button:click:eyebrow link': 'click_eyebrow_link',
2044      'button:click:leave review': 'click_leave_review',
2045      'phone:call': 'click_phone_call'
2046    };
2047
2048    const eventProperties = Object.assign({
2049      send_to: 'G-FM2XRL49PV',
2050      event_category: category
2051    }, additionalProps);
2052
2053    if (ppGA4Enabled) {
2054      action =
2055        UA_TO_GA4_ACTION_MAPPING[`${category}:${action}:${label}`] ||
2056        UA_TO_GA4_ACTION_MAPPING[`${category}:${action}`] ||
2057        action
2058    } else {
2059      eventProperties.event_label = label
2060    }
2061
2062    gtag('event', action, eventProperties);
2063  }
2064
2065  window.ppTrackEvent = ppTrackEvent
2066  window.ppGA4Enabled = '1' === '1';
2067      };
2068
2069      //lazy load images
2070      (function () {
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2072        document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", yall);
2073      })();
2074    </script>
2074
2075
2076    
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