Public Health Matters

Tag: women’s health

  • Building Healthy Habits for Your Family

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    When we look at the underlying causes of illnesses and diseases that affect us we find factors like weight, blood pressure, and stress levels contribute to their development or worsening. This is why it is important that we do all that we can to keep ourselves and those closest to us healthy. Making healthy choices…

  • A New Year

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    Happy New Year! It’s been almost a year since our very first blog post on our Public Health Perspectives page. During this time, we have been excited to share health information on some of the most important health issues facing many in our nation. It has been our hope and our goal that the information…

  • Breast Cancer Awareness – Why it Matters if You Have Dense Breasts

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    So, you may have noticed over the last few years that your mammography report says that you have dense breast tissue. This is because since March 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new rule that requires that patients’ breast density be included in their report. The reports now describe the patient’s breast…

  • Breast Cancer Awareness

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    Breast cancer occurs when abnormal breast cells grow out of control and form tumors (WHO, 2025). If it is untreated, the tumors can spread and eventually become fatal. Breast cancer can occur in both men and women, but the majority of those affected with the disease are women. In the United States, breast cancer is…

  • Fibroids–What Are They? And Why You Should Know About Them

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    Have you heard about fibroids? A condition that affects women primarily during their reproductive years.  Chances are likely that you or someone you know and care about have been affected by them. What are Fibroids? Fibroids are noncancerous tumors that grow in the uterus and in some cases outside of the uterus. Many women are…

  • Endometriosis

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    March is designated as the month to bring awareness to endometriosis. Endometriosis is a disease where the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus and sometimes in other places in the body. In most cases, the uterine lining has been found on the ovaries, fallopian tubes and surrounding tissues, which include the bowels or bladder.…

  • Endometriosis Awareness

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    March is Endometriosis Awareness month. Endometriosis, also known as “endo” is a painful condition that affects approximately five million American women. Check out the resource provided here to learn a little more about symptoms, treatment, support, and available resources.