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...
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What you need to know about treating endometriosis
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...
April Is STD Awareness Month
By: Connie Masak, APNP April marks STD Awareness Month, a crucial time to bring attention to the significant impact of sexually transmitted diseases and infections on our communities. There are approximately 20 million new STD cases in the US each year, with an...
Gonorrhea – STD Awareness Month
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,...
Genital Warts & HPV – STD Awareness Month
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...
Chlamydia – STD Awareness Month
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”...
Syphillis – STD Awareness Month
By: Connie Masak, APNP Syphilis is an infection that is sexually transmitted. If untreated Syphilis can lead to cardiovascular complications, neurologic complications, and ulcerative lesions. Symptoms: Initial symptoms develop 2- 3 weeks after contact • Non-painful...
Forget the New Year’s Resolutions …. love yourself unconditionally
The new year brings with it another opportunity to make resolutions that last for a few weeks, or a few months but rarely resolutions that stand the test of time. That being said, this new year brings a new DECADE! So let’s make this easy; resolve to love yourself, take care of yourself and focus on you as a person.
Why Living a Healthy and Active Lifestyle is so Important and Tips on How to Make it Happen
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...
UTI vs. Bladder Infection: Knowing the Difference
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...