Heartland Women's Healthcare

08/18/2025

Help us welcome Rose Bleiweis, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and reproductive mental health therapist, to the Ob-Gyn Associates team! As a mom to two IVF-conceived kids — including a triple rainbow baby — she brings deep compassion to her work.

Rose specializes in fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, postpartum transitions, and parenting stress, as well as trauma, anxiety, and relationship concerns. Her goal? To help you slow down, tune in, and feel more like you. 🌿

Rose will be seeing patients in our Silver Spring location and virtually. Call (301) 681-6772 to schedule a visit with her.

Learn more about Rose:
https://ow.ly/XNFU50WC3TC

08/15/2025

Please join us in welcoming Amarachi Obi, MD, to the Simmonds, Martin & Helmbrecht team!

With a patient-centered philosophy, Dr. Obi is dedicated to fostering trust through education and shared decision-making. She provides full-spectrum pregnancy care and treats a wide range of gynecologic conditions, including uterine fibroids. Dr. Obi and strongly advocates for preventive care through well-woman exams, cancer screenings, and informed contraception counseling.

Dr. Obi will begin seeing patients September 15 in all our locations, but you can book your appointment with her now through the Patient Portal (https://ow.ly/2sa550WAWK6) or by calling (301) 414-2300.

Learn more about Dr. Obi:
https://ow.ly/8G1750WC1tB

08/13/2025

We appreciate the positive feedback about our new MFM & Genetics of Advantia team! 💙

Learn more about MFM & Genetics: https://ow.ly/WtZV50WCLSa and Dr. Julia Timofeev: https://ow.ly/fHy650WCLS8

08/12/2025

When women choose Women's Urgent Care of Advantia, they gain access to a specialized, woman-focused approach to medical attention.

Our clinic offers shorter wait times than emergency rooms, providing a more convenient solution and faster treatment for urgent health needs. There is also a significant cost savings, with out-of-pocket expenses that typically match a regular office visit.

Not sure when to go to an urgent care center instead of the emergency room? Read our new blog to learn more:
https://ow.ly/A13750WCl1o

08/11/2025

Please join us in welcoming Hannah Bailey, MD, FACOG to the Ob-Gyn Associates and Advantia Ob-Gyn Shady Grove teams!

Dr. Bailey comes to Ob-Gyn Associates from the OB/GYN Center at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, where she earned a reputation for personalized, compassionate care, building trust with patients through listening, education, and partnership. Whether advising a teenager on birth control or guiding someone through complex gynecologic issues, she consistently treats every patient with empathy and respect (based on your description).

Dr. Bailey specializes in treating pelvic pain, uterine fibroids, and abnormal uterine bleeding, and is trained in Da Vinci robotic surgery, offering the least invasive, most effective treatment tailored to each individual’s needs.

Dr. Bailey will be seeing patients in our Shady Grove location. Call (301) 768-4535 or click here to schedule a visit with her: https://www.advantiahealth.com/obgynsilverspring/book-an-appointment/

Click here to learn more about Dr. Bailey:
https://www.advantiahealth.com/obgynsilverspring/team/hannah-bailey-md-facog/

08/08/2025

August is National Immunization Awareness Month!

This is a great time to highlight the importance of vaccines in protecting you and your loved ones at every stage of life.

Trusted medical organizations like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) all recommend vaccines during pregnancy to help protect both parent and baby.

➡️ Learn more about recommended vaccines during pregnancy: https://www.advantiahealth.com/services/vaccines-during-pregnancy/

Also, if you or your adolescent children haven’t received the HPV vaccine, it’s not too late. The vaccine can help prevent several types of cancer later in life.

➡️ Learn more about the HPV vaccine: https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/vaccines/index.html

08/05/2025

Amanda Onyewuenyi, MD, MPH, of Reiter, Hill & Johnson of Advantia, contributed her expertise to this new Everyday Health article that explores how Black women are affected differently by endometrial cancer, and what life-saving steps they can take, including advocating for themselves.

If you feel brushed off or have more questions, Onyewuenyi suggests using words like “concerned,” “uncomfortable,” or “unsafe” to describe your feelings. These phrases can help providers pause, listen, and take your concerns seriously. Make sure your healthcare provider makes you feel heard.

Learn more:

Endometrial cancer in Black women often goes undetected longer. Here’s what to know about the symptoms and how to advocate for better care.

07/29/2025

If you've felt anxious before an upcoming visit with your OBGYN, or frustrated after-the-fact that you forgot to ask important questions about your health, we're here to help!

In this blog, we’ll explore four essential actions you can take before your next women's health visit to reduce stress and make the most out of your time with your provider.
https://ow.ly/6tv750Ww1oy

07/25/2025

Not all issues you experience are related to menopause, but you're likely to have concerns beyond hot flashes. And for most women, the benefits of hormone therapy outweigh the low risks.

Learn about more menopause myths and what doctors wish you knew instead here, on our blog, or by talking to your provider:
https://ow.ly/8gPS50WmfYM
https://www.advantiahealth.com/blog/

There are lots of misconceptions out there. We asked experts about the biggest offenders.

07/24/2025

We are excited to welcome Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Laura I. Parikh, MD, FACOG, to the MFM & Genetics of Advantia team. She will initially support patients in Frederick and Rockville, Maryland, in partnership with Simmonds, Martin & Helmbrecht.

Prior to assuming her role with MFM & Genetics of Advantia, Dr. Parikh practiced at Greater Washington Maternal Fetal Medicine and Genetics.

Dr. Parikh earned her medical degree from Rutgers University-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency and Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship at Medstar Washington Hospital Center/Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, where she also served as Academic Chief Resident.

Dr. Parikh's recent clinical focus encompasses complex fetal ultrasound, prenatal diagnostic procedures, placement of cervical cerclage, and the management of maternal conditions such as gestational diabetes and preeclampsia.

Click here to learn more about Dr. Parikh: https://ow.ly/A59m50WuHIe

07/22/2025

Heartland Women's Healthcare now offers comprehensive psychiatric services from a trusted resource.

With additional training to complement her extensive experience supporting women's health, Anja Schifano, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, is well-equipped to help you address the complex and evolving mental health concerns that you may be facing.

Anja specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of a broad range of mental health conditions including, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. She provides medication management and collaborates closely with therapists and other healthcare providers to ensure holistic, patient-centered care.

Learn more about Anja: https://ow.ly/6tPc50WsIEz or call (618) 997-5266 to book a consultation.

07/18/2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences with the MFM & Genetics Team. We appreciate the kind words and recommendation for high-risk pregnancy care. 💛

Learn more about Dr. Timofeev and Jennifer Razak of MFM & Genetics of Advantia: https://ow.ly/eXYs50WqL7K