Meadville Ob/Gyn Associates

02/04/2026

Today, February 4 is World Cancer Day! 🩷🩵

01/28/2026

Free meals available at MMC's Liberty Street cafeteria for First District Elementary students, at least while school is closed due to water leaks and additional water main repairs are needed! 👇

01/27/2026

We are closed for the afternoon, 1/27/26, due to the water break/fix in Meadville! Apologies for any inconvenience.

01/26/2026

🩵 As January, , winds down, don’t forget that this form of cancer is highly preventable!

🩸 Regular screenings are incredibly important. If you’re experiencing abnormal bleeding, discharge that is watery and/or has a bad odor, heavier or longer menstrual cycles, pelvic pain — any combination of these — consult with a gynecologist or primary care provider ASAP!

💉 Also ask if the HPV vaccine is right for you. More than 9 in 10 cervical cancers are linked to HPV infections. Boys and young men are eligible for this vaccine too!

🔗 Find more information about our services, including those at Family Planning (Alden Street in Meadville) at: www.mmchs.org/MOGA.

01/26/2026

Terrace Street Lab in Meadville and Hubbard outpatient lab and radiology are closed today (Monday, January 26) due to weather and staffing! 🥶

❄️ CLOSURES DUE TO WEATHER! ❄️

👇 Closed today, Monday, January 26, 2026 due to weather conditions and staffing availability:

- MMC Terrace Street Outpatient Lab (Meadville, PA)
- Hubbard Medical Complex outpatient lab and radiology services (Hubbard, OH)

We will post updates here as needed, and apologize for any inconvenience due to these closures. Please be safe if you must be out and about today!

01/23/2026

Remember that mental well-being is an incredibly important aspect of maternal health! 🙌 Counseling services and specialized care are available with Perinatal Counselor, Dr. Taylor Shank, PhD.

💙🧡 Access to quality maternal care close to home is important, and we’re grateful to have so much to offer here at MMC!

🔗 Learn more about Dr. Shank's services at: https://www.mmchs.org/services/ob-gyn/perinatal-counseling/.

01/23/2026

January is Thyroid Awareness Month! 🦋 The thyroid gland is located in the neck and produces hormones which help the body use energy, stay warm and keep the brain, heart, muscles, and other organs working normally. American Thyroid Association

🥱Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive and doesn't make enough thyroid hormones. The most common cause of it is an autoimmune disorder known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

🤰 Hypothyroidism can occur early in pregnancy, even in women without previous thyroid problems. Severe hypothyroidism has been associated with pre-eclampsia, placental abnormalities, low birth weight infants, postpartum hemorrhage (bleeding), and impaired intellectual development in the child.

🩺 If you have any concerns about your thyroid, especially if you are pregnant or are trying to conceive, talk to your provider!

https://www.thyroid.org/thyroid-disease-pregnancy/

01/22/2026

TOMORROW! 🤰 Day! ❤️

01/07/2026

January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month! 🥬 Read more about the importance of folic acid on Meadville Medical Center's website at: https://www.mmchs.org/wellness-tips/the-411-on-folate-during-folic-acid-awareness-week/.

Getting enough folic acid—400 mcg daily—before becoming pregnant can prevent some serious birth defects. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pezmSR

01/06/2026

🩵 Let's dispel some myths about cervical cancer! 👇

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Let's use the remainder of the month to raise awareness and dispel myths about prevention, early detection, and education.

Explore the variety of FWC resources and cervical cancer patient and survivor stories to learn more about what’s right for you and how to take charge of your cervical health: https://ow.ly/uQrJ50XShpI

01/05/2026

January is cervical cancer awareness month! 🩵 This form of cancer is considered to be 💯% preventable if you take advantage of the HPV vaccine, practice safe s*x, and get regular screenings.

👉 Talk to your P*P and/or gynecologist about these preventative measures against cervical cancer as a part of your personal healthcare plan.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is highly effective.
The vaccine protects against the high-risk HPV types 16 and 18, which cause most cervical cancers and have been shown to be safe and effective in preventing HPV infection and

10/15/2025

🩵🩷 Today, October 15, is Remembrance Day. If you are grieving, please reach out to family, friends, and even professionals, like our Perinatal Counselor, Dr. Taylor Shank, for help and support.

🎥 In this clip, Dr. Shank talks about grief, and how everyone grieves in their own unique way.

☎️ If you think you or a loved one needs the services of Dr. Shank, call MOGA at: 814-333-5888.
🔗 For more information on her services, visit our website at: www.mmchs.org/perinatal-counseling.