by Mt. Auburn | Dec 7, 2018 | Conditions, Procedures
One in eight women in America will get breast cancer in their lifetimes. Getting a mammogram, which can detect cancer before you can feel a lump, every month is unrealistic, so it is very important to conduct breast self-exams at home to look for any abnormalities....
by Dr. Roberts | Oct 18, 2018 | Conditions, Procedures, Roberts
The type of treatment that a breast cancer patient receives depends on quite a few factors. The type of breast cancer, how far it has spread and how advanced it is all influence the type of treatment that is appropriate for each patient, along with the patient’s own...
by Dr. Roberts | Sep 26, 2018 | Conditions, Roberts
Osteoporosis affects millions of women each year, and most do not know they have it until a bone breaks. So, what can you do to protect yourself from this silent disease? Risk Factors There are a few contributing factors of osteoporosis that are out of our control:...
by Dr. Wiebracht | Aug 7, 2018 | Conditions, Wiebracht
When am I supposed to get tested? How often am I supposed to get tested? How many infections should I be tested for? Questions like these are common, and it is important to know the answers to them in order to have a healthy sex life and to protect you and your...
by Dr. Cirasole | Jun 18, 2018 | Cirasole, Conditions, Pregnancy
Whether you think you might be going through postpartum depression (PPD) or are worried you might develop it in the future, it is important to understand the disorder to ensure the health of you, your baby and your family. Postpartum depression is relatively common,...
by Dr. Wendel | May 16, 2018 | Conditions, Wendel
What is Hepatitis? The word “hepatitis” just means inflammation of the liver, and it can be caused by a number of things: heavy alcohol consumption, certain medications and other conditions, but the most common type is viral hepatitis. There are three main kinds of...