Bigger is better: 5 ways physician group partnerships improve women’s healthcare
Posted on: 03/29/21The idea of combining more doctors into one larger group might seem, at first, like one designed to move as many patients through practice as possible. Instead, it’s part of a growing trend in healthcare delivery that places more emphasis on the quality of patient care rather than the quantity of care provided. By forming networks that include […]
Have You Been in For Your Checkup Lately?
Posted on: 12/28/20Let’s face it: going to the doctor’s isn’t at the top of everyone’s to-do list, even in a perfect world. Add Covid-19 into the picture and the anxiety multiplies. In reality, however, a doctor’s office is one of the safest places to be right now! A CDC study from June found that over 40% of […]
COVID-19 Infection and Vaccination during Pregnancy Summary
Posted on: 12/16/20COVID-19 Infection and Vaccination during Pregnancy Summary Currently, available data suggests that symptomatic pregnant patients with COVID-19 are at increased risk of more severe illness compared with non-pregnant peers. Even though the risk for severe COVID-19 is low, these data indicate an increased risk of need for ICU admission and ventilatory support in pregnant women […]
Five Reasons Why You Should Schedule an Annual OBGYN Appointment
Posted on: 03/10/20The holiday season has come and gone, the seasons are changing, and just like that, it’s a new year. Soon it’ll be time to file your taxes, get your vehicle inspected, and (gasp) slip on the familiar white paper gown for a yearly OBGYN visit. Or is it? While the circumstances for each individual certainly […]
What You Should Know: Safe Sex Practices and the Importance of STD Testing
Posted on: 12/4/19STD rates continue to rise among Americans. Although research has shown that Americans are having less sex than in the past, people are still contracting STDs at an alarming rate. So what is the cause? Is it a lack of education? Overindulgence in risky behavior? Bad luck? Truth be told, there are numerous explanations and […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What Can Your Donated Blood, Organs and Placenta Do?
Posted on: 07/12/18We’re going to be honest with you – blood is a big deal. So, with our Blood Drive coming up on July 18th, we’d love to give you an idea of what your blood can do when you donate it. While we’re at it, let’s do the same for organ and placenta donations, too. Let’s […]