Tag: Women’s Health

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  October 8, 2020

  Allyship, Medicine and Meditation

  Dr. Karolynn Echols shares how her experience as a Black woman in America shapes her allyship with her patients, including those within the LGBTQ+ community.
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  October 1, 2020

  Not All Patients Are Offered the Same Effective Breast Cancer Treatment

  Socioeconomic status and race could play a role in treatment decisions, according to new research.
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  August 6, 2020

  The Curious Case of a Cushing’s Disease Diagnosis

  For roughly a year, Alaina Axford-Moore struggled to rationalize a strange set of symptoms, and her medical mystery didn't end with her diagnosis.
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  August 3, 2020

  Learning from Women with Opioid Use Disorder

  Understanding trauma women experienced as children can inform better care for moms struggling with opioid use disorder.
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  July 20, 2020

  Nancy Baxter’s Pregnancy
  and Birth Story During COVID-19

  A New Jersey mom shares how she had to shift her expectations about her March 2020 delivery during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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  June 5, 2020

  George Floyd was a Mother’s Son, Our Son

  Two mothers share their perspectives on privilege, racism and fear.
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  June 3, 2020

  Breastfeeding Safely During Coronavirus

  Obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Bethany Perry answers the top questions new moms are asking in the midst of the pandemic.
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  May 29, 2020

  Your Guide to Women’s Health Screenings

  You may visit your primary care physician on a regular basis, but do you really know what screenings you need to stay healthy and when to get them?
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  May 11, 2020

  A Patient’s Guide to JeffConnect Appointments Now Available

  Health concern or issue? There’s an app for that.
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  May 8, 2020

  What I Wish Women and Their Support Systems Knew About Miscarriage

  Navigating the stigma, mental toll, and difficult conversations with family, friends, and doctors – a Jefferson researcher shares her experiences and what she’s learned from studying a grieving community.
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  April 20, 2020

  Pregnancy During the Coronavirus: How Life and Medical Care Has Changed

  What to expect in these uncertain times when you’re preparing for labor and delivery.