Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Cancer, Foundation, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Womens Health

Derby Divas honoree Kimberley Marek’s cancer spotted on a 3D mammogram

In 2017, Kimberley Marek received a call after her mammogram, letting her know that something had come back abnormal. It wasn’t the first time this had happened. Since she has…

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Endocrinology, Gynecology, Womens Health

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and insulin resistance are related. Changes in your diet can help

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is more common than you may realize, affecting 6% to 12% of adult women. But were you aware that diet plays a role in insulin resistance,…

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Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Equity inclusion belonging, Gynecology, Prevention and Wellness

Lesbians and bisexuals are at risk of HPV and delayed treatment for cervical cancer

Lesbians can get human papillomavirus (HPV), which can lead to cancer, and may be at higher risk because of historical health care barriers that may have caused reluctance to get…

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COVID19, During Your Pregnancy, Expecting, Labor and Delivery, Obstetrics, Planning Your Pregnancy, Womens Health

Coronavirus y embarazo: lo que necesita saber

This publication is also available in English Si estás embarazada o planeando un embarazo, es posible que te preguntes cómo el coronavirus/COVID-19 podría afectarte a ti y a tu bebé….

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, Foundation, Labor and Delivery, Norton Hospital, Norton Womens & Childrens Hospital, Obstetrics, Womens Health

Region’s first doula program of its kind established with $250,000 gift

Norton Women’s Care soon will offer a new doula program that aims to improve the long-term health of new mothers. The program, which will begin this fall, will be made…

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Gynecology, Womens Health

Copper IUD: Is it for you?

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are an increasingly popular form of birth control. The devices offer long-term, reversible birth control that can last from three to 10 years depending on the IUD…

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Gynecology, Planning Your Pregnancy, Womens Health

Can stress affect your period?

Stress is a psychological and physiological reaction to changes in a person’s environment. These changes can be emotional, physical, social or cultural. Stress is a normal reaction that can seem…

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Gynecology, Obstetrics, Womens Health

National Women’s Health Week: How to celebrate

National Women’s Health Week is a yearly observance to serve as a reminder for women and girls to make their health a priority. Led by the U.S. Department of Health…

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Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Cancer, COVID Vaccine, COVID19, Womens Health

Swollen lymph nodes are a normal and harmless COVID-19 vaccine side effect

Swollen lymph nodes and the COVID-19 vaccine have been an issue for many, but the harmless side effect is causing alarm as some mistake the temporary underarm lump for a…

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Gynecology, Planning Your Pregnancy, Womens Health

Improve your chances of getting pregnant

Improving your chances of getting pregnant starts with when you decide to try to have a child. You’re excited and ready to begin this part of your life. Planning for…

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Behavioral Health, Cancer, Womens Health

Sexual health during cancer treatment

Changes in sexual health may not be top of mind when you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, but it might be more important than you expect. It’s important to talk to…

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Urogynecology, Womens Health

Women report improvement in days after Botox for overactive bladder

Letitia Walter wasn’t going to let an overactive bladder get the best of her. When she began to need an unusual number of trips to the bathroom both day and…

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