A healthy pregnancy begins before conception. There are things you should do in advance to lower risk factors and provide your child a strong start in life. If you plan on having a baby, then you should take the following steps now. Consult Your OB/GYN and Your Dentist The best thing you can do for…
A woman’s body goes through many changes as she ages. It can be difficult to know when we’re starting a new phase in our lives since we are experiencing it for the first time. Most women go through menopause around age 45 to 55 but it can start earlier. For some, the change can begin…
Endometriosis can have a significant impact on a woman’s life. There are an estimated 200 million cases worldwide. Approximately one in ten women in the United States suffer from endometriosis. Despite those high numbers, many cases go undiagnosed. What Is Endometriosis? Endometriosis occurs when tissue grows outside of the uterus. The condition can affect the…
Tubal ligation, also known as having your “tubes tied,” is a type of permanent birth control. This sterilization procedure is done to prevent future pregnancies, but it can also help a woman in other ways. Incisions are made in the abdomen and parts of the fallopian tubes are sealed by destroying or blocking them with…
June 5, 2019, Pontiac, Mich. – Oakland County Health Division today announced the end of the largest local measles outbreak since 1991. The outbreak began in March when an ill traveler from New York visited the area. Forty of the 44 confirmed measles cases in Michigan occurred in Oakland County, and infected individuals ranged in age from…
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