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The Patient Portal
Posted on May 16, 2012Have you signed up for our secure patient portal yet? We are excited to offer our patients FREE online health services through our website for added convenience!
Chamber Award Finalists
Posted on April 13, 2012North Florida Women’s Care was announced as 1 of 3 finalists for a Chamber Award in the Health & Wellness category! The winner will be announced on May 8th at the Chamber Awards Ceremony in the University Center Club!
We are honored to be recognized amid a crew of fantastic Tallahassee organizations. Congratulations to all of the other finalists!
Prematurity Awareness
Posted on February 08, 2012Approximately 12% of babies born in the United States this year will be born preterm. Unfortunately, this rate has increased over the last few decades (up from about 9.4% in 1981). Complications from prematurity account for the majority of neonatal deaths in our country every year. Babies born preterm face multiple potential health problems including respiratory, neurological, gastrointestinal, hearing, visual, behavioral and cognitive problems. Billions of dollars are spent annually on moms and babies who have been affected by preterm birth. In the U.S., 35% of health care spending for infants is used for treating children affected by prematurity.
A Recipe for a Healthy Pregnancy
Posted on January 04, 2012We all know that smoking, drinking alcohol, and using drugs poses a severe threat to the prenatal period but, it turns out that the minor act of brushing your teeth bears a weighty role in ensuring a resilient pregnancy and healthy baby.
Tobacco Free, Baby
Posted on December 09, 2011Breaking the smoking habit is tough. However, you CAN do it. Here are some tips to help you break the habit.
Let’s Clear the Air
Posted on December 08, 2011I wanted to clear the air on a health maintenance topic that has become increasingly more puzzling and complicated to the practice of medicine. One managed Care Company and several patients alike have asked the question: Are annual gynecologic visits really necessary? Find out more here.