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It can be hard to know the difference between a urinary tract infection (UTI) and a bladder infection. Many of the symptoms can be similar. To help us better understand the difference between the two, we looked to Dr. Pfaffenbach for her expert opinion on symptoms to...
On National Insurance Awareness Day, we would like to share some things with you to help you understand insurance plans. Commonly used terms: COPAY – A fixed amount you pay for a particular service, typically for an office visit. DEDUCTIBLE – The amount you must...
Updated: Wednesday, May 20 To our patients – we wanted to send you all a message about preventative steps we’re taking here at Women’s Health Specialists during these challenging times of COVID-19. Keeping our patients and staff healthy is our first priority. In...
Listen to "Focus Fox Valley with Hayley Tenpas 04/20/20" on Spreaker. It's a topic no one wants to talk about, but everyone should know about it -- STDs. Listen to Connie Masak, APNP, as she talks with Hayley Tenpas from WHBY about this important topic....
By Connie Masak, APNP “To avoid situations in which you might make mistakes may be the biggest mistake of all” ~ Peter McWilliams “We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are” ~ Anais Nan I’ve been working on my personal outlook for probably half of my...
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....
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...
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