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Listen to "Focus Fox Valley with Hayley Tenpas 01/28/20" on Spreaker. Pa Kou Thao, APNP, recently sat down for an interview with Hayley Tenpas at WHBY studio to talk about heart health and the effects of vaping. Listen to the interview above and give Women's Health...
Dr. Meyer recently sat down for an interview with Hayley Tenpas at WHBY studio to talk about cervical cancer prevention and the importance of annual checkups. Don't have time to listen to the interview? Be sure to scroll down for a quick snapshot on signs and symptoms...
5 tips on finding the right doctor for you The New Year can bring changes in your insurance. Change can be scary, especially if you’ve already found a doctor who you feel comfortable with and now they’re not covered by your insurance plan. Did your insurance plan...
How to wash your hands properly Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. It is easy to do and the most effective way to prevent the spread of germs from your home to the workplace to childcare facilities and...
Claire Charlotte Caflisch was born June 1, 2019 via emergency C-Section to parents Wade and Genna Caflisch. Claire is a Micro-preemie, born at just 24 weeks 5 days and weighing 1 lb. 15 ounces. My daughter Genna had a condition known as placental abruption. This means...
By: Dr. Meyer If you’ve ever suffered from depression or anxiety—or if you’re close to someone who has—then you know firsthand how mental health issues can affect every aspect of our lives. Anyone can be prone to anxiety disorders, which range from feeling generally...
Holly, RDMS I started with Women’s Health Specialists (WHS) officially in 2007, although I initially was an ultrasound student with WHS starting in 2005. The medical field has always been fascinating to me and I love learning about the human body and how it works....
Megan Ramsey’s common questions about OB Ultrasounds blog 1: What is an ultrasound? During an ultrasound, an image is made by sending very high frequency sound waves into a person’s body. Those sound waves bounce off your tissues, and echo back. Those sound waves are...
MY ULTRASOUND CAREER I knew that I wanted to work in healthcare for most of my high school years. I initially chose Radiologic Technology and completed my 2 year degree. I continued right into Ultrasound because I felt that I wanted more of a connection with my...
By Dr. Meyer September is sexual health awareness month, and it is not only about avoiding diseases or unplanned pregnancy but is also about the overall well-being and understanding of your body. Once a woman starts becoming sexually active there are a lot of...