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OB-GYN Jeremiah McNamara dispels 5 top hysterectomy myths General, Women’s Health

Hysterectomies — surgeries involving the removal of the uterus — are the second most common procedure performed on women globally, and 1 in 3 women in ...

When it's more than just baby blues, help is available. General, Mental Health, Women’s Health, Maternity Care

Talk to your maternity care provider. No matter how much you’ve looked forward to it, having a baby is stressful. With the lack of sleep, the ...

May 12-18 is National Women's Health Week General, Primary Care, Women’s Health

Get active. Eat healthy. Prioritize mental health. The most important message of National Women’s Health Week? Schedule a preventive well-woman exam ...

Dr. McNamara on endometriosis: “An often missed and delayed diagnosis.” General, Women’s Health

Endometriosis is one of the leading causes of pelvic pain and infertility, affecting 1 in 10 women. Unfortunately, endometriosis often goes undetected ...

Farrah Anwar, MD, on preventing and managing osteoporosis Primary Care, Women’s Health

Often called the “silent disease,” osteoporosis is a bone-thinning condition that is a threat to millions of Americans. The Bone Health and ...

Protecting yourself against cancer-causing HPV Cancer, Women’s Health

Spread through skin-to-skin contact, nearly all of us will at some point in our lives be infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV). An estimated 14 ...

Expanded women's health and maternity care services at Erie Medical Center General, Women’s Health, Maternity Care

OB-GYNs now seeing patients in Erie! OB-GYNs with Boulder Women’s Care and certified nurse-midwives with Foothills Community Midwives at Erie Medical ...

Cervical cancer: It's preventable General, Women’s Health

This Cervical Health Awareness Month Get Screened, Vaccinated January ushers in a new year and also Cervical Health Awareness Month — a perfect ...

Mammograms: Questions for your health care provider Cancer, General, Women’s Health

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re using this opportunity to spread the word about taking steps to detect breast cancer ...

Dr. Jie Mao: 'Varicose veins can signal a circulatory problem' General, Primary Care, Women’s Health

For many people, varicose veins are simply a cosmetic concern. For other people, varicose veins can cause aching pain and discomfort. Sometimes ...

Dr. Melissa Kushlak on 10 gynecological symptoms you should never ignore General, Women’s Health

Hoping that gynecological symptoms will simply disappear may not be your best strategy. Symptoms, if not treated, can potentially affect your ...

Endometriosis: Often misunderstood and undertreated General, Women’s Health

Endometriosis Awareness Month March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and we think it’s important to bring attention to a disease that, when left ...