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No matter your age, physical shape or current health habits, it is empowering to take control of your health and improve it with simple lifestyle changes. Next Wednesday, September 29, is National Women’s Health and Fitness Day, an observance created by the Health Information Resource Center to encourage healthy living for women. Through regular physical [...]
Although most infants receive some breast milk, a majority are not exclusively breastfed or continue to breastfeed for the recommended period. August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the positive effects of breastfeeding for mothers and their children. “Breastfeeding has many wonderful benefits to mom and baby,” said Julie Hobden, [...]
From birth to adulthood, Prowers Medical Center offers a wide range of Women’s Health services for patients in every stage of life. Whether you are looking for a new OB-GYN provider or you want to welcome your child into the world in your hometown, the Prowers Medical Center staff is able to deliver and provide [...]
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about cervical cancer and the human papillomavirus (HPV). Cervical cancer is preventable and treatable in its early stages, which is why health experts use this month to encourage women to get regular screenings and understand the importance of the HPV vaccination. Nearly 300,000 women [...]
When we think of living a healthy lifestyle, nutrition and exercise most commonly come to mind. These two habits are very important to include in our day-to-day routines, but it’s also important to remember the role that regular medical check-ups play in our overall well-being — especially for women. For women of any age, an [...]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October is the perfect time to raise awareness about the symptoms and risk factors of breast cancer. It’s also a great time to consider if it’s time for a mammogram, and a reminder to do self-checks for breast cancer on a monthly basis. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) recommends [...]
