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The Importance of Sexual Assault Awareness

Apr 21, 2023 | Articles

Sexual assault is a widespread problem in the U.S. that affects people of all genders, sexual orientations, and ages. Understanding what it looks like and what to do should you or someone you know ever encounter it is key to responding effectively and preventing...

Effects of Stress on Your Menstrual Cycle

Apr 21, 2023 | Articles

Sweaty palms and a racing heart, a tension headache or difficulty sleeping: Many of the short-term physical effects of stress are easy to recognize. When we encounter stress on a regular basis, however, it can affect our bodies in ways that aren’t quite as...

The Importance of Annual Gynecology Visits

Jan 27, 2023 | Articles

Spa treatments, hot dates, special outings with a friend . . . we know it’s easy to keep the appointments you’re looking forward to, and that your annual OBGYN visit may not be at the top of that list. Especially when it’s sometimes unclear why you need to go. ...

Aging Gracefully

Oct 22, 2021 | Articles

Recently, one of our outstanding staff members suggested that my partners and I do a podcast on, “aging gracefully.” This was right after we debuted our 2021 social media video ushering in this holiday season. We collaborated with a wonderful woman and her...

Managing Stress in the Midst of Pandemic, Politics and Protests

Feb 4, 2021 | Articles

Stress effects on our mental, physical, emotional, or financial health have long been studied and outlined in many books and articles. 2020 has truly been a challenge for all of us across many socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, cultural and professional backgrounds. Are...

Your Teen/Tweenager and Painful Periods

Nov 13, 2019 | Articles

Painful menstrual cycles are very common in adolescents often starting within 6-12 months of them beginning their periods. Most commonly there is no underlying abnormality of their anatomy, just a very unfortunate circumstance of growing up for some young ladies....