Congrats! You made it through pregnancy and have been blessed to deliver a healthy new baby. However, you may be wondering what symptoms you may experience after delivery when you arrive at home. Below, we share what you will need to be aware of and as always, please call the clinic with any questions. When …
Postpartum Checklist – When You Arrive Home from the Hospital Read More »
Women will go through a variety of hormonal fluctuations throughout their lifetimes, beginning as early as adolescence and continuing through menopause. At these pivotal times, it’s important to keep mental health in check as hormonal changes can be responsible for increased feelings of depression. Depression can go beyond hormone fluctuations as well depending on family …
Nobody wants to talk about sexually transmitted infections, but they are on the rise. Thankfully, most are preventable and treatable. Read on to learn the facts about sexually transmitted infections this Sexually Transmitted Infection Awareness Month. It is reported that there are nearly 20 million new sexually transmitted infections every year in the U.S. If …
April is Sexually Transmitted Infection Awareness Month Read More »
Many women and adolescents experience cramping during their menstrual cycle, but if the menstrual cramps are very painful or are accompanied by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, muscle cramps and/or wake them from sleep, it’s time to call your ob/gyn. Painful menstrual cramps or as they are medically referred to “dysmenorrhea” may be a sign your …
Early Diagnosis of Endometriosis May Help Adolescents in the Future Read More »
‘Tis the season for New Year’s resolutions. “Exercising more” is the number one New Year’s resolution followed closely by “losing weight.” Collectively, we all want to do more to look our best. Yet, 80% of resolutions are abandoned by February. Putting aside old habits and establishing new ones can be hard. Here are a few …
Four Ways to Stick to Your Weight Loss Resolutions This Year Read More »
No one wants to feel sick or run down during the holiday season. It can be hard to maintain a healthy diet and manage stress, not to mention we are in the thick of cold and flu season. With a little foresight and preparation, it is possible to make it through the holidays relatively unscathed. …
Pelvic floor issues in women are common. Childbirth, being overweight, genetics and aging can all affect our pelvic floor. Thankfully, there are some simple treatments available to remedy this problem. What is the pelvic floor? Both men and women have a pelvic floor. It’s a group of muscles located between the tailbone and the pubic bone. They support your bowel and …
As your physicians, we are dedicated to sharing the most up-to-date information on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and are committed to providing you with tools and measures to ensure your safety, while helping minimize spread of COVID-19 in our community. We, along with our staff, closely follow guidance from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
Comprehensive Breast Care at the Clinic 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime and every two minutes a woman in the U.S. is diagnosed with breast cancer. About 85% of breast cancers occur in women who have no family history of breast cancer. Understandably, breast care …
Introducing New and Comprehensive Breast Services at Jackson Healthcare for Women Read More »
Many of you probably feel like our friend Meredith, a student, working hard to get her degree from Radiologic Technologist school who doesn’t have much extra time to focus on herself, and struggles with having the energy and motivation to dedicate herself to a weight loss program. Meredith remembers dealing with weight issues since age …