| October 2010 |
| OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH! |
Be a good friend, good daughter, good mom or good co-worker and remind those around you to have a Mammogram!
Most women have a baseline mammogram done at the age of 40, but based on family history and other personal circumstances (for example, a previous history of cancer) some women have their first mammogram much earlier.
HOW TO HELP YOURSELF AND A FRIEND: Some women are really nervous about having a mammogram—organize a lunch with your friends and go together to your mammogram appointments!
BRAC Analysis is now available in our office to test for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome. The test is a simple collection of saliva from the mouth onto a swab provided by Myriad, the company that developed the test. Before the test is run, Myriad will provide information to our patients regarding whether the test is covered by the patient’s insurance, whether there is a deductible and they also offer a payment plan for patients who are self-pay. It is an expensive test.
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| January 2010 |
| New Years Resolutions for Expecting Mothers |
| Ringing out the Old and in the New: South Hills OBGYN’s Favorite Resolutions for Expecting Mothers and Women of All Ages Read More... |
| July 2009 |
| National Denim Day |
| This October 2 South Hills OBGYN invites you to “go casual for a cause” by supporting our Lee National Denim Day Team! Read More... |
| Pregnancy Sleeping Tips Revealed! |
Almost all women have problems sleeping at some point during their pregnancy. Before you resort to counting sheep, try out the following tips to get a better night’s sleep.
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| May 2009 |
| Race for the Cure and Breast Cancer Awareness |
| Four members of the South Hills OB-GYN team participate in the 17th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Read More... |
| Everyday Tips for Summer Pregnancies |
| South Hills OBGYN releases Everyday Tips for Summer Pregnancies! Read More... |
| February 2009 |
This is Heart Healthy February—a time to reflect on the aspects of your weight, cholesterol and blood pressure that might put you at risk for a heart attack.
Here are some tips on what you can do for yourself and your loved ones to improve your health and avoid having heart disease:
- Signs of an impending heart attack in women are unusual fatigue, sleep disturbances, anxiety, indigestion, shortness of breath. Less than 30% of women have chest pains.
- How to identify a stroke: Can you smile? Can you stick out your tongue? Can you raise both hands above your head at the same time? Can you speak an entire sentence clearly?
- Stop smoking.
- Reduce salt intake. Do not salt foods already on your plate.
- Lose some weight by following the food pyramid—lots of grains and fruits and veggie, a small portion of protein, fat and dairy and reduce sugar intake.
- Reduce alcohol consumption.
- Exercise. Walking every day is great for heart health.
- Have your cholesterol checked.
- Family history does matter, but you can change your own history.
- Have your blood pressure checked.
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| February 2009 |
| Great Ideas for GFH (Great Female Health)—The iPeriod App |
| In our new GyneGirlGuide (arriving any day now) we discuss the concept of keeping track of your menstrual cycle. Available now thru Itunes is the iPeriod period tracker (w/Emoji). It is $1.99 and can monitor flow, cramping and when your period begins and ends. It is always a great idea to bring that info to your doctor’s visit when you want to discuss PMS, infertility or specific problems during your cycle! |
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