Everyone deserves to live their life without threat of physical or psychological harm. Those individuals who are victims of domestic violence are deprived of this right. There is support and hope for victims and survivors of domestic violence. If you feel unsafe, please let your doctor know.
Just like clockwork, flu season comes around once a year. As the weather starts to get colder, you should be thinking about getting a flu shot. “Although the traditional flu season peaks in January or February, it can start as early as October and end as late as May,” said Kelly Campbell, M.D., an obstetrics and…
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…
Regular screenings are an essential part of protecting yourself from cancer. As we learn more about how this condition behaves, we can come up with better ways to increase the likeliness of early detection. The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force issued updated mammography guidelines that made some significant changes from those released back in 2002….
In the journey of parenthood, one of the crucial decisions parents make is how to nourish their newborns. Breastfeeding and formula feeding are the two primary options, each with its own set of benefits and considerations. Here at our clinic we counsel parents on the nuances of both methods to help them make informed choices…
Medical family history can help patients gain insight into conditions and risks related to their health. A patient’s full medical history can help doctors with the risk assessment of certain diseases and recommend treatments and lifestyle changes to reduce these risks. Family history includes not only immediate family but extended as well. The more information…
As women grow older, their bodies need additional vitamins to keep them strong and ready to take on each new day. Vitamin D is a supplement that becomes more and more important in our everyday health during the aging process. Studies suggest that early bone health could delay osteoporosis by about 13 years. By age…
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