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  According to the National Cancer Institute, endometrial cancer is both the most common type of uterine cancer, and the most common cancer of the female reproductive system. It accounts for nearly six percent of all cancers in women in the United States. This year alone, more than 43,000 new cases of this form of…

It’s a great time to make your annual appointments with a WHMC doctor. You can use this year’s remaining health care spending account dollars to pay your co-pays.  A list of insurances accepted can be found here.

Recent news reports indicate Beaumont Health System and Beaumont Physician Organization are in the process of notifying thousands of members and physicians that they will no longer be accepting Blue Care Network (BCN) insurance, which is provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. It is expected that contract negotiations will continue up to the…

Many women find their annual gynecological exam a stressful experience. But a few minutes of “poking and prodding” can save a woman’s life. During a patient’s yearly exam, her physician will look for lumps in the breast, either through a breast exam or mammogram, and perform a gynecological exam, which includes a pap smear. A…

For most parents, discussing puberty with their daughter can be an embarrassing conversation. But it’s an essential life lesson in order to make sure a young woman is educated about the changes occurring in her body. “Some girls enter puberty earlier than most, and some start to develop later, but when we speak to mothers…

The inclination to breast feed or use formula is a choice new mothers struggle with every day. While there’s no doubt breast feeding helps provide a defense against infection, prevents allergies and protects against several chronic conditions, many women see formula as an acceptable alternative. According to Dr. Kelly M. Campbell, M.D., an OB/GYN physician…