Happy & Healthy Rosh Hashanah



Staying active during pregnancy offers big benefits, but summer heat requires some adjustments. Exercise supports circulation, reduces swelling, and can ease stress—but it’s important to stay safe and cool. Try Swimming:Swimming is one of the best pregnancy exercises in hot weather. The water supports your body, relieves joint pressure, and helps regulate your temperature. Even…
Pfizer announced that it will initiate a voluntary recall of 1 million packets of birth control pills. The birth control drug is known as Lo/Ovral-28 or generic norgestrel/ethinyl estradiol. The recall states an improper dosage may be taken due to packaging that placed the inactive pills out of order causing the dosage to be inadequate. This creates…
The first visit to the gynecologist is something of a rite of passage for women in the United States. It means your body is maturing and moving from childhood to womanhood. It can be exciting but also scary, especially for girls who do not know what to expect. Recommended Age for First Gynecologist Visit Even…

The start of the school year is a good time to reflect on the pressures on teenagers. Michigan State University recently published an article about the pressures on teen with sex and pregnancy. Click this link to read more. Dr. Marcotte shares two big take away messages for teenagers, friends and parents reading this article….

Happy Labor Day! May your day be as bright and beautiful as the impact you make. 🌼

Uterine fibroids can appear in women, usually during their childbearing years. Also known as leiomyomas or myomas, this condition is a noncancerous growth that develops in the uterus. They can range in size from small enough to be undetectable by the human eye to larger masses that can affect the inside of the uterus. Signs…