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Oct

Sunscreen Awareness

Aubrey Houchin, RN Aesthetician May 27 is National Sunscreen Day, and summer is practically here already! With daylight savings time comes an even greater need to protect your skin. If we have met, you know how big I am on sunscreen. It's so important!&...

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06

Oct

STD Awareness & Prevention

Ginger Bane, Nurse PractitionerApril is STD (sexually transmitted disease) Awareness Month. Preventing STDs may sound like a no-brainer, but STDs are more common than you might realize. People do not walk around with a scarlet letter indicating they have chlamydia, herpes, or HI...

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06

Oct

The Magical, Fantastical and Sometimes Elusive Female Orgasm

By Kelli Porter, Nurse Practitioner“It's like a sneeze…. between your legs, you know, the buildup, the release, and the good feeling afterward.” This is the description I once gave during happy hour with my girlfriends, one of whom had never had an orgas...

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06

Oct

Cardiovascular Disease During the Covid-19 Pandemic

By Lisa M. Jukes, M.D. In light of our ongoing struggle with Covid-19, it is important to identify patients with increased cardiovascular (CV) disease risk. It is well-known that people with underlying conditions like obesity, hypertension, chronic lung disease, diabetes, o...

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06

Oct

What do you need to know about your thyroid gland?

January is Thyroid Health Awareness MonthBy Ginger Bane, Nurse PractitionerThe thyroid gland is located in front of the neck just below the larynx, which is also known as the Adam's apple. It is a tiny butterfly shaped gland that plays a significant role in one’s he...

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06

Oct

Managing Holiday Stress

By Ginger Bane, Nurse Practitioner The holidays, as exciting as they are, can be very stressful. Covid-19 has added another level of stress because many want to see their friends and family, but want to do it safely. Others are looking for creative ways to find a connection...

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06

Oct

The Matter with the Bladder!

By Kelli Porter, Nurse Practitioner Recently I was enjoying my latest edition of Southern Living magazine. As I was thumbing through the recipes, gardening section, and the model home layout it occurred to me that I had seen THREE advertisements for incontinence pads. Are we...

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06

Oct

What you should know about Breast Cancer

By Dr. Lisa M. JukesBreast cancer is still the second leading cause of cancer death in women with lung cancer being the number one killer. The incidence of breast cancer diagnosis varies by age group but, an average of 1/9 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. 2.6% of wome...

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06

Oct

When Sex Hurts

By Kelli R. Porter, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner Sexual Health Awareness MonthDyspareunia is genital pain that occurs before, during or after sexual intercourse. Patients may experience stinging or burning or feel deep pelv...

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06

Oct

My Breastfeeding Experience By Kelli Porter, Nurse Practitioner

One of the most exciting and challenging times in a woman's life is when she is expecting a baby. There are so many emotions and decisions to make during that time. One of the most important decisions is whether or not to breastfeed. Breastfeeding can be stressful but is al...

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