Skin-to-skin care helps newborn babies in many ways - brain development, regulating heart rate and body temperature, and bonding with their caregivers. When a baby needs to be in the NICU, skin-to-skin care is especially important, but there can be challenges. The team at Regional One Health's Sheldon B. Korones Newborn Center is helping address [...]
During menopause, women can experience urinary and bowel incontinence - and pelvic floor physical therapy can help! Pelvic floor physical therapy uses specialized exercises, manual therapy, and education to help women strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and improve muscle coordination. Therapy can also help with symptoms including pain during sex, vaginal discomfort, and lower [...]
Uterine fibroids can cause serious symptoms like back and pelvic pain, heavy periods, anemia and more. At Regional One Health, women have care options including lifestyle counseling, medication and various types of surgery. By making world-class expertise and resources available to patients, our Women's Services team is expanding access to proper care for this common, [...]
When Jill Collier was diagnosed with a condition that puts her at higher risk for breast cancer, she was grateful to have access to enhanced screening at Regional One Health. As an experienced nursing leader, Collier understands how important it is to know your breast cancer risk and follow through on recommended screening. During Breast [...]
Christine Driskill's breast cancer diagnosis came as a shock - she was young and healthy, and she knew she was not a carrier of the BRCA "breast cancer gene." She needed an oncologist who could not only provide expert care, but who could help her process her diagnosis and navigate her options. Regional One Health [...]
Debbie Sandidge has loved to crochet since her mom taught her years ago - and the chance to put her hobby to work for a good cause is the best of both worlds! Debbie collaborates with her niece and a longtime family friend, who are both nurses in Regional One Health's NICU, to crochet adorable [...]
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women, and also one of the most feared. Dr. Ashley Hendrix, breast surgical oncologist with Regional One Health Cancer Care, said patients can fight that fear by managing their risk and being vigilant about screening. She said there are many steps a patient can take to [...]
While no two women will experience menopause exactly the same way, there are some basic facts everyone should know about this stage of life. Dr. Pallavi Khanna, a certified menopause practitioner at Regional One Health, can help women take charge of their health as they age. Seeing a provider with expertise in caring for [...]
Genetic testing and counseling can help women understand their hereditary risk of breast cancer - and take action to manage their risk. Patients qualify for genetic testing based on a set of criteria that includes family medical history, personal medical history, and other risk factors. Testing can offer peace of mind, a chance to take [...]
Is it possible to minimize your risk from breast cancer? According to a leading expert, the answer is yes! Dr. Ashley Hendrix, a breast surgical oncologist with Regional One Health Cancer Care, says women can take steps to manage their risk, catch breast cancer early, and seek appropriate treatment if they are diagnosed. During [...]