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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...
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...
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...
Are you experiencing burning or pain while urinating? You may have a urinary tract infection (UTI) or bladder infection. While all bladder infections are UTIs, not every UTI affects the bladder alone – they can occur anywhere in your urinary system (kidneys, ureters,...
By: Connie Masak, APNP What is Domestic Violence? Domestic Violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, sexual assault, and other abusive behavior as a systematic pattern of power and control. There are 4 types of Domestic Violence: Physical Abuse:...
By: Connie Masak, APNP Breast Cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the US. It is the second leading cause of death from cancer among women. Only Lung Cancer kills more women each year. But there is hope! When caught in its early stages, the 5-year...
By: Connie Masak, APNP According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are 20 Million new STI cases in the US annually. So, what is an STI? STIs are infections that are spread from one person to another during vaginal, anal, and oral sex. Anyone sexually...
By. Connie Masak, APNP Gonorrhea is a highly contagious sexually transmitted bacterial infection. It is the 2nd most common STI in the US. Gonorrhea can be transmitted through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Gonorrhea bacteria can grow and multiply easily in the warm,...