How to Celebrate National Doctor’s Day March 30th!
Posted on: 03/22/23National Doctor’s Day is March 30th, 2023. First observed in 1933 by the Barrow County Alliance in Winder, Georgia, National Doctor’s Day is celebrated annually to recognize the tireless, invaluable efforts of physicians across the country. However, it wasn’t until 1990 that President George H.W. Bush signed the bill into law, officially designating March 30th […]
Pregnancy & Gestational Diabetes: What You Need to Know
Posted on: 11/8/22November is Diabetes Awareness Month! According to the CDC, between 1-2% of pregnant women in the United States have either type-1 or type-2 diabetes and a further 6-9% will develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy. What’s worse, the prevalence of diabetes during pregnancy has risen significantly over the years. Let’s look at diabetes and pregnancy, including […]
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 […]
National Infertility Awareness Week
Posted on: 04/14/17One in eight couples in the United States try to get pregnant but can’t. Many suffer in silence even as they live with some of the worst heartbreak of their adult lives. Couples of all ages, income levels and cultures face stress and even stigma when it comes to infertility. Couples may get questions about […]