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Binge Watching is a Dangerous Pastime
Posted on July 29, 2016Have you binge watched Game of Thrones lately? You may think you’re safe in the comfort of your recliner and Snuggy®; however, binge watching and channel surfing are dangerous pastimes. According to the American Heart Association, binge watching TV (and other practices of a sedentary lifestyle) can increase your risk of dying from blood clots.
The inactivity and slowed blood flow can cause blood clots in your legs or pelvis. When these clots break free, travel to your lungs and become lodged in your small blood vessels, you risk death by pulmonary embolism.
North Florida Women’s Care Receives Safety Certification
Posted on October 02, 2015North Florida Women’s Care has been awarded Safety Certification in Outpatient Practice Excellence (SCOPE) for Women’s Health Program certification. SCOPE is a safety focused program of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). North Florida Women’s Care is among the first ob-gyn offices in the country to be certified.
NFLWC Celebrates Breastfeeding
Posted on August 12, 2015August 1st kicks off World Breastfeeding Week, in honor of the adoption of the Innocenti Declaration in 1990 to ensure the protection, promotion, and support of exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, and continued breastfeeding up to and beyond 2 years by the World Health Organization. Tallahassee had several events to celebrate and raise awareness for breastfeeding in our community. We attended some fabulous local events including the Big Latch On, the TMH Breastfeeding panel, and the Wic Walk for Breastfeeding to show our support and celebrate Breastfeeding in our community.
by Katie Bankston, CMA, CLC
The Importance of a Well Woman Exam
Posted on March 24, 2015I so vividly remember that fear I felt awaiting my first gynecology exam. I was a headstrong teenager at that time and much too proud to admit my fear, so I chose not to ask my mother any questions about this sort of exam. Instead, I read all about what to expect at that first visit in an article in Seventeen Magazine and felt I was completely prepared. That was until…I walked through the doors of the GYN office. With my heart racing and my hands shaking I thought to myself, “Is this really necessary?” Even then I knew that it was, so I proceeded on.
By: Anne-Marie Singleton, CNM, ARNP
Gynecologic Surgery
Posted on March 13, 2015Hysterectomy is the second most common major surgery performed on women in the United States, behind cesarean section. By definition, hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus, although it is often performed with removal of cervix, fallopian tubes and sometimes the ovaries. It is used as a definitive treatment for many benign gynecologic ailments in women’s health, as well as for the treatment of certain cancers. In 2010, there were approximately 600,000 hysterectomies done in the United States. It is estimated that one in three women will have had a hysterectomy by the age of 60.
by: Dr. David Dixon
February is American Heart Month
Posted on February 02, 2015February is American Heart Month! The fact is, Heart disease is the number 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. That’s approximately one woman every minute.
What the Latest Flu Shot News Means for You
Posted on December 12, 2014On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that this year’s flu season may be a particularly bad one, thanks to an aggressive flu strain—and the flu shot may not offer enough protection. Here’s what you need to know.
August is National Breastfeeding Month
Posted on August 13, 2014Every woman’s journey to motherhood is different, but one of the first decisions a new mom makes is how to feed her child.
Full-Term Healthy Babies
Posted on June 25, 2014North Florida Women’s Care prides itself in delivering full-term healthy babies. Not every pregnancy will be the same, but the physicians and staff at North Florida Women’s Care in conjunction with the local Big Bend Division of March of Dimes advocate awareness and provide education on the importance of preventing pre-term births.
Calling All Men
Posted on April 22, 2014....to be in Labor!
For several years, North Florida Women’s Care has been a key partner with the local March of Dimes office. As in the past few years, our CEO; Bill Hambsh is helping launch an awareness campaign for the “men”. It is called Men In Labor.