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Alcohol During Pregnancy
Posted on June 19, 2019The number of pregnant women consuming alcohol is on the rise in recent years, despite the health risks. About 1 in 9 women in the U.S. drinks alcohol while pregnant, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 4% of pregnant women binge drink, which is having four or more drinks at one occasion. Clear Advice: No amount of alcohol is safe to drink during pregnancy. If you drink alcohol during pregnancy, your baby may be at risk of lifelong birth defects.
Sneads Receives First North Florida Cares Donations
Posted on November 07, 2018The Sneads community received our first North Florida Cares donations on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. North Florida Cares is our long-term Hurricane Michael relief project for North Florida’s hardest-hit communities.
Hurricane Michael
Posted on October 09, 2018Hurricane Michael approaches the Gulf Coast with the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend region in its path…
Yes Means Test
Posted on September 18, 2018A happy and healthy sex life starts by saying #YESmeansTEST. On August 29, 2018, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released new data revealing…
The 411 on PID
Posted on July 05, 2018Each year, more than 1 million women in the U.S. are diagnosed with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)...
Body Temperature During Pregnancy
Posted on July 05, 2018Overheating during pregnancy can negatively affect a baby, depending on the heat intensity and the trimester.
Prenatal Screening for Group B Strep
Posted on July 05, 2018July is International Group B Streptococcus Awareness Month. Yes, there is a special month just for group B strep! Why? Because group B strep (GBS) harms as many as 4.1 million babies each year.
What do you know about LARCs?
Posted on December 28, 2017A LARC is a long-acting reversible contraceptive. Birth control is not one-size-fits-all, but a LARC may be right for you. They are a great option for a woman who perhaps wants a future pregnancy but desires effective, multi-year pregnancy prevention for now.
Holiday Breastfeeding Tips
Posted on December 14, 2017Are you breastfeeding this holiday season? Follow these tips from Certified Lactation Counselor, Libbie Stroud.
Girl Talk with Dr. Vikki McKinnie
Posted on March 21, 2017The next generation of Tallahassee women is growing up quickly, and I feel it is my responsibility as a healthcare provider to help them prepare for the road I know is ahead of them. The Girlology program provides the perfect method for this community outreach.