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Updated: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 To our patients – Keeping our patients and staff healthy is our first priority. To achieve this we have taken a number of precautions to make this happen. We have prepared the following frequently asked questions to help guide you:...
By: Mollie Ploch, PA-C Did you know that teen mothers face a higher risk of anemia, high blood pressure, and premature labor? Besides these health risks to the mother, premature birth and low birth weight are also risks the baby faces. Many aspects of life are...
By: Connie Masak, APNP Sexually transmitted infections are infections that are spread from one person to another during vaginal, anal, and/or oral sex. Anyone sexually active is at risk of getting and spreading an STI. Unfortunately, not every STI has symptoms; some...
By: Connie Masak, APNP In April, we celebrate the resilience of sexual assault survivors and the communities that have worked for a change. It is estimated that every year in the US, over 400,000 people age 12 and older are victims of sexual violence. Sexual violence...
By: Amanda Wallace, APNP There have been a lot of questions about the recent publication of a new set of guidelines issued by the American College of Physicians (ACP) recommending against annual pelvic exams for healthy, nonpregnant women. The doctors and nurse...
By: Dr. Schmidt Did you know that approximately one in ten women of reproductive age experience endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition in which the type of tissue that forms in the lining of the uterus is found outside of the uterus. This tissue responds to...
Reading Time: 2 Minutes Medically Written By: Dr. Wagener Overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) is defined by an urge or strong desire to urinate. It can create urinary urgency, urinary frequency, and cause you to wake up at night to go. Some patients will also experience...
By: Connie Masak, APNP The key to a healthy and active lifestyle can sometimes be difficult with a busy life. However, it is possible with a little bit of creativity. Read on for a few quick and easy tips for living a healthier and active lifestyle every day. Make...
When your provider feels like family, you know you’re in the right place. 💗 This heartfelt message from one of our patients says it all about the compassionate, expert care Dr. Clark brings to every visit—especially during complex and high-risk pregnancies: “Dr. Clark...
Reading Time: 5 MinutesMedically Written By: Dr. Wagener Vaginal yeast infections and bladder infections are two common conditions affecting women. Yeast infections are called vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC). When we say UTIs or urinary tract infections we commonly...
Reading time: 7 minutesMedically reviewed by Dr. Sreenarasimhaiah Quick Answer: Testing Timeline After Unprotected Sex You should wait at least 14 days after unprotected sex to take a pregnancy test for the most reliable results. While some early detection tests claim...