Associates in Womens Health

08/14/2021

08/14/2021

This Practice Advisory is intended to be an overview of currently available COVID-19 vaccines and guidance for their use in pregnant, recently pregnant, and nonpregnant individuals.

08/13/2021

Leg Swelling and Pregnancy
During pregnancy, the body produces approximately 50% more blood and body fluids
Swelling is a normal part of pregnancy that is caused by this additional blood and fluid.
Normal swelling, which is also called edema, is experienced in the hands, face, legs, ankles, and feet
Swelling tends to happen most after 28 weeks.
The following may cause increased swelling:
• Heat
• Standing for long periods of time
• High level of sodium intake

What can you do to help with swelling?
• Avoid standing for long periods
• Minimize outdoor time when it is hot.
• Elevate your legs when resting
• Avoid high heels
• Wear supportive tights or stockings.
• Swimming can be helpful
• Use cold compresses on swollen areas.
• Drink water plenty of water
• Minimize salt intake

When is swelling a possible cause for concern?
If you have a persistent and/or severe headache
Blurred vision
Right Upper quadrant pain
Weight gain of greater than 5 lbs in one week

Be sure to share your concerns with your health care provider

06/15/2021

June is Preeclampsia awareness month

https://www.preeclampsia.org/
Preeclampsia is a disorder that occurs only during pregnancy and the postpartum period
Typically, preeclampsia occurs after 20 weeks gestation and can continue up to 6 weeks post partum.

Signs of Preeclampsia:
• High blood pressure
• Protein in the urine.
• Swelling, sudden weight gain, headaches and changes in vision are important symptoms that women may complain of but do not always mean that you have preeclampsia.

How to prevent preeclampsia
There is no way to prevent preeclampsia, but Proper prenatal care
Is essential in making sure preeclampsia does not become:
Eclampsia: is a severe complication of preeclampsia. It’s a rare but serious causing seizures, stroke, organ damage and even death

Risk factors for preeclampsia:
• Previous history of preeclampsia (20% chance of reoccurrence)
• Pregnant with more than one baby
• History of:
o chronic high blood pressure
o diabetes
o kidney disease or organ transplant
• First pregnancy
• Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater.
• Over 40 or under 18 years of age
• Family history of preeclampsia
o mother, sister, grandmother or aunt
• Polycystic ovarian syndrome
• Lupus or other autoimmune disorders, including:
o rheumatoid arthritis, sarcoidosis and multiple sclerosis
• In-vitro fertilization
• Sickle cell disease

Health Information, Preeclampsia, Pregnancy Induced Hypertension, HELLP syndrome, eclampsia, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

04/22/2021

Vaccination sites

04/15/2021

Have expired medication that need disposed of..
APRIL 24th is Drug take back day.
find a location near you.

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and anonymous means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse and medications.

04/13/2021

April is STI Awareness Month

STI are S*xually Transmitted Infections
ANYONE who is sexually active can get a STI.
S*x can be vaginal, oral or a**l.
The CDC estimates 20 Million new STI infections ANNUALLY. With a 110 Million total infections.

More than half of these new cases are found in those age 15-24

There are 8 common STI’s

Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
Herpes Simplex Virus type 2 (HSV-2)
HIV
HPV
Syphilis
Trichomoniasis

What can you do?
Consistently and correctly use a condom.
Get vaccinated for HPV. HBV
Regular screenings.

Information from
www.cdc.gov

03/16/2021

This year, the recommended age for Colorectal Cancer screenings will drop from 50 to 45 (based on the recommendations of the American Cancer Society and US Preventative Services Task Force.) While most insurances have not yet put that policy into effect and continue to use the guidelines of screenings beginning at 50. Please check with your insurance provider for coverage questions.

Don't ignore symptoms. Listen to your body. Due to people holding off on both elective & diagnostic procedures during the pandemic, the number of all cancer cases is expected to increase over the course of the next two years. So if you or a loved one are due for a screening, or a physician has recommended a colonoscopy - don't wait. Waiting even longer could be the difference between the removal of polyps....or being one of the 150,000 people who will be diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer this year. Make your appointment today!

Request an appointment, arrange for a colonoscopy screening, or inquire about another procedure with RMG Associates by filling out the form. Contact us today!

03/16/2021

Did you know Colorectal Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in this country? Did you also know that Colorectal Cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer? WHY? BECAUSE SCREENINGS SAVE LIVES.

03/16/2021

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month. GET YOUR SCREENING

Colorectal cancer screening saves lives.

02/09/2021

What do you do for your Heart Health?

01/27/2021

I am 70 years or older, moderate-risk health care worker, first responder, frontline essential worker or continuity of state government...where can I get my COVID-19 Vaccination?

Available languages (1/20/2021): Español | Tiếng Việt | 中文 | Soomaali | العربية | नेपाली Find out where you can get vaccinated Because vaccine supplies are limited, not all phase 1A and 1B recipients will have access to the vaccine at the same time. We are coordinating wi...