Women's Wellness

Fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and spinal and pelvic disorders, all of which can lead to chronic pain, are a few of the medical conditions many women face. Pain is considered chronic when it persists longer than three to six months and essentially becomes imprinted on the nervous system.

While YRMG, Breast Surgery treatment plans are customized, they share a common trait: each one features leading-edge breast cancer treatments. Depending on the patient’s diagnosis, that may include a lumpectomy, nipple-sparing mastectomy, oncoplastic surgery or other advanced surgical procedures. The treatment plan may also incorporate immunotherapy, chemotherapy or radiation therapy.

Bodyweight, physical activity, and alcohol intake are three important factors known to influence a woman’s risk of breast cancer. In fact, the American Cancer Society states that the following healthy habits may offer significant protection against the disease.

“It” refers to changes in gynecologic health and it happens to many women as they age. Millions of women may be suffering in silence because of these changes. But help is available.

In my obstetrical and gynecology practice, my Nurse Practitioner, Brandie Rogers, and I hear a lot about menopausal issues including no sex drive, decreased sensation, painful intercourse, and incontinence, just to name a few.

“There’s a passion in the people who care for patients at the Breast Care Center and YRMG Breast Surgery,” said Dr. Smith. “They bring a combination of compassion and enthusiasm to their work that’s familiar to me. I immediately felt at home with their approach to patient care.”

When medical experts gather for a similar discussion about a health condition, the stakes must be particularly high. In fact, it was the increasing frequency of certain venous conditions, and their lack of diagnosis, that led the American Vein and Lymphatic Society to convene an international, multidisciplinary panel. Their mission? To rebrand the conditions historically known as May-Thurner syndrome, nutcracker syndrome, and pelvic congestion.

“Lots of people don’t know that osteopenia and osteoporosis are treatable,” Mabry says. “Your doctor can give you medication and your bone density can improve. This means you’ll be less likely to suffer a non-trauma fracture in the future.”

In Prescott, though, several passionate women doctors own and run veterinary businesses. Among them (and their male counterparts), there is a spirit of cooperation and camaraderie. As the population grows, our local vets are busy, and they enjoy working together to keep our companions healthy and safe.

Adult Stem Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine can help you heal naturally, safely, and in most cases, faster than with traditional surgery or therapy alone.

As an early childhood mental health consultant, every day can look different for Jodi Oen. Many days she’s observing classrooms, watching how children interact and how the educators in the classroom are responding to the children.