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 hospitals.
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 the placenta was coming away from the wall of […]
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 worried or fearful to experiencing intense panic attacks, phobias or post-traumatic […]
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. With being a sonographer, I get to have that personal […]
Why Living a Healthy and Active Lifestyle is so Important and Tips on How to Make it Happen By: Dr. Kennedy 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 […]
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 sent out and come back through our transducers (the instruments […]
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 patients and more interaction with the Physicians that […]
By Dr. Schmidt Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition characterized by abnormal ovarian function and an increase in male type hormones. The clinical signs and symptoms of PCOS are variable, but often include: Irregular or absent ovulation/periods Male pattern hair growth Moderate to severe acne Obesity Insulin resistance. The symptoms of PCOS […]
By Jeffery Cherney, MD – Obstetrician/Gynecologist One of the most devastating diagnoses for women is ovarian cancer, a disease that affects the female reproductive organs. This disease can strike at any age, but is most commonly identified in women 50 or older. September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. This observance was created to make sure […]
By Dr. Elina Pfaffenbach If you are a woman around the ages of 45-55 and having trouble sleeping at night, menopause might be to blame. Having trouble sleeping at night, also known as insomnia, is very common for women around menopausal age. Menopause is defined as the stage of life after a woman has not […]
