Cancer rates among young women are rising at an alarming rate. According to a report in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, middle-aged women now face a slightly higher cancer risk than men, and young women are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed as their male counterparts. Breast and thyroid cancers are the primary …
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Each year, more than 13,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and over 4,200 die from it. But as Legacyās Dr. Rachel Robinson Scott explains, many of these cases can be prevented through early detection and regular screening, making awareness and access to care more important than ever. What Causes Cervical Cancer? …
Perimenopause marks the beginning of a new phase in a womanās life. Itās a natural transition that represents the gradual end of her reproductive years. With expert guidance from professionals like Dr. Erica Giwa, an OB/GYN physician and former assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine, Legacy Community …
Hormonal balance plays a crucial role in every woman’s well-being, yet fluctuations sometimes occur. Whether the result of illness, stress, or lifestyle, shifts in hormone levels can affect energy, mood, and overall health. The good news is that with the right medical support, balance can be restored. By working with healthcare providers at Legacy Community …
If you’re a sexually active woman of reproductive age taking the drugs OzempicĀ® or MounjaroĀ®, thereās something you should knowāyou may have an increased chance of getting pregnant. These drugs, originally developed to manage diabetes, are now being widely prescribed for weight loss, but also come with the unexpected side effect of boosting fertility. GLP-1: …
Texas extenderĆ” la cobertura para madres actuales y nuevas hasta 12 meses despuĆ©s del parto a partir del 1 de marzo. Por Ashley Guidry, Asociada de Comunicación En enero de 2024, los Centros Federales de Servicios de Medicare y Medicaid (CMS) aprobaron el plan de Texas para proporcionar 12 meses de cobertura de atención mĆ©dica …
Texas will extend coverage for current and new moms for up to 12 months post-pregnancy beginning March 1st. By Ashley Guidry, Communications Associate In January 2024, the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Texasā plan to provide 12 months of postpartum health care coverage. Previously, coverage lasted two months but, with the …
Did you know that while there is some overlap, both exams are crucial for your overall health. By Barrett White Weāve all heard that annual check-ups are important, but we often donāt know which services to pursue when we book that appointment. Often when a woman requests an annual exam, she might be booked for …
The existence of maternity deserts has grown at an alarming rate. How do we close this maternal health gap for a better tomorrow? byĀ Dr. Cynthia Roland and Ashley Guidry, Communications Associate According to the March of Dimes,Ā two million individuals across the country live in areas without access to birthing facilities. āI believe this is the …
By Dr. Rachel Robison, MD FACOG & Dr. Lindsey Vasquez, MD CPE FACOG Legacy Community Health is the largest OB-providing Federally Qualified Health Center in the nation, seeing twice the number of prenatal patients than any other FQHC in the country.Ā The most recent joint report by the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review …