For women, an obstetrics and gynecological specialist (OB-GYN) is one of the most important members of their healthcare team. These experts are specifically trained to treat women in all stages of life, including pregnancy and giving birth. The right OB-GYN should support your goals, listen to your thoughts, provide clear answers to questions and encourage…

A new pregnancy is exciting, emotional and sometimes a little overwhelming! One of the most important first steps to take as an expectant parent is choosing the right obstetrics provider (OB-GYN). The right provider should: The first appointment with them is your opportunity to start building a relationship with the OB-GYN who will guide you…

If you had a mammogram recently, it may have shown that you have dense breasts. Although this finding is common, many people aren’t sure what this means or how it may affect their health. Having dense breast tissue isn’t something you can see or feel, but it can make breast cancer harder to detect on…

Influenza (“the flu”) can be more than a nasty seasonal bug. In some severe cases, the respiratory illness can cause serious complications, especially in older adults, younger children and other more vulnerable populations. Symptoms of the flu include fever, chills, coughing, sore throats, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting or diarrhea. Although it’s a relatively common illness,…

Catching the flu can be stressful. If you’ve ever had it, you know how uncomfortable or downright miserable it can be. Still, many people don’t prioritize getting a flu shot. Some people question the vaccine’s effectiveness, while others may think it’s simply not worth the time and energy. There’s no shortage of misinformation when it…