Premature Birth: What to Know to Minimize the Risks
Posted on: 11/5/19According to the March of Dimes, premature birth is the number one killer of children under the age of 5. In 2017, almost one in 10 babies born in the United States was born too early. That’s about 400,000 babies every year. When babies are born prematurely, it often leads to health problems, developmental disabilities, […]
How Mammogram Guidelines Have Changed
Posted on: 10/1/19In 1966, Houston radiologist Robert Egan created what we know today as the modern mammogram. Utilizing x-ray imaging specifically formulated for breast tissue, Egan paved the way for the hundreds of millions of women who have since had mammograms. Fast forward over 50 years, and while the principle of mammography remains the same, some guidelines […]
Five Healthy Habits to Start BEFORE Trying to Conceive
Posted on: 09/26/19So you’ve decided you’re ready to start a family. Having children is one of the most exciting, fulfilling, and meaningful things a person can do in his or her lifetime. While it sure is exciting to share the news you’re expecting, here are some things to consider before you pull the trigger on bringing new […]
Saving Lives with Blood and Organ Donations
Posted on: 08/2/19With our annual OGAWNY blood drive coming up, it’s time to talk a bit about the importance of giving blood and what you can do personally. First off, did you know roughly every two seconds, someone in the world needs blood? In America alone, around 4.5 million people will need a blood transfusion this year. […]
Stay Active During Your Pregnancy
Posted on: 07/1/19Did you know doctors recommend at least 150 minutes a week of moderate intensity physical exercise? They do, and it applies to pregnant women as well. Now that the weather is nice again, you might be asking yourself what kind of activities you can do to stay active during your pregnancy. Fortunately, there are plenty […]
Your First Gynecologist Appointment and What to Expect
Posted on: 06/26/19Growing up, children in the United States normally visit their pediatricians with regularity. At some point, however, there will be situations in which a pediatrician will pass along continuation of care to another specialized doctor. In the case of female reproductive health, this doctor is a gynecologist. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, or […]
3 reasons you need to join us for The March For Babies
Posted on: 04/18/19This May 5th is the March For Babies. We’re excited to participate and hope that you are, too. If you’re unfamiliar with the March For Babies, we’ll talk a little bit here about what it is, and why you should join us in it. What is the March For Babies? The March For Babies is […]
Why Proper Nutrition is Important for Women’s Health
Posted on: 03/28/19March is National Nutrition Month, and in observance, we wanted to talk for a bit about healthy eating. As with all forms of health, proper nutrition is a fundamental cornerstone for women’s health. What you eat and drink each day can hugely affect your health both today and later in your life. We’re going to […]
Condoms, Birth Control and Safer Sex Practices
Posted on: 02/19/19With Valentine’s day just behind us, we wanted to talk about safer sex practices. We know it can be tempting to go with the flow and be spontaneous, but it helps to plan ahead. This goes twice as far when it comes to sex, due to the potential risks involved. So, with that in mind, […]
We are now conducting clinical trials! Here are 4 reasons why clinical trials are useful:
Posted on: 02/1/19OB/GYN Associates of WNY is now conducting clinical trials for the following medical conditions: Endometriosis Uterine Fibroids Recurrent Yeast Infection By partnering with Circuit Clinical, our clinicians are engaged in clinical research which allows us to be on the cutting edge of potential new treatments and technologies for our patients. Our mission is to provide […]