Last April, Seymour Ziegelman, M.D., also known as “Dr. Z”, announced his wife of 50 years, Loretta, was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis. The illness has no recognized treatment and takes as many people per year as breast cancer. At the time, … [Read more...] about Dr. Ziegelman Retires
Signs of Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Cancer afflicts more than 20,000 women a year, and about two-thirds of ovarian cancer deaths occur in women age 55 and older. Do you know the signs of ovarian cancer? Although many ovarian cancer symptoms are vague, signs often include: … [Read more...] about Signs of Ovarian Cancer
Health and Wellness at Every Stage of Life
Women’s Health and Menopause Center (WHMC) is dedicated to caring for women throughout every stage of their lives. Health and wellness is a priority during the teen years, for mothers-to-be, and for women experiencing menopause. Physicians offer … [Read more...] about Health and Wellness at Every Stage of Life
IUDs: Minimal Maintenance, Maximal Protection
Women who don’t want to take a pill every day, use a patch or take a timeout for contraception during intimacy may want to consider an IUD.“Women have so many options today,”. “I would encourage women to consider their lifestyle and desire for … [Read more...] about IUDs: Minimal Maintenance, Maximal Protection
Electronic Medical Records Help Make Health Care Better, Safer and the Patient Saves Time
When Dr. Kelly Campbell has a patient in the hospital in labor, she can monitor the woman’s fetal heart rate and contraction pattern from her office via electronic medical records. This allows the doctor to tend to other tasks and patients while … [Read more...] about Electronic Medical Records Help Make Health Care Better, Safer and the Patient Saves Time
Talking with Kids about Intimacy
Many parents find it uncomfortable to talk with their kids about intimacy, or fear that talking about it may encourage their children to try it. Studies have shown that teens whose parents talk with them about what goes on behind the bedroom door … [Read more...] about Talking with Kids about Intimacy