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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: Dr. Schairer About one-quarter of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer have a hereditary cancer gene. The most significant risk factor for ovarian cancer is an inherited genetic mutation in one or two genes: breast cancer gene 1 (BRCA1) or breast cancer gene 2...
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...
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 Did you know? Harbor House provides free and confidential support and services for victims of sexual violence, their partners, families, friends, and other concerned persons in Outagamie and Calumet counties. We are the only agency in our...
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 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,...
By: Connie Masak, APNP Genital Warts are soft, fleshy, small growths on the skin caused by infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV). They may be found around the vagina, the area around the anus, the penis, and on the scrotum. Causes: • STI caused by the human...
By: Connie Masak, APNP Chlamydia Trachomatis is a curable bacterial STI. It is the most frequently reported bacterial STI in the US. Chlamydia can be transmitted during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Also during vaginal childbirth. Chlamydia is known as a “silent”...