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.
Tag: Women’s Health
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August 6, 2020The Curious Case of a Cushing’s Disease DiagnosisFor roughly a year, Alaina Axford-Moore struggled to rationalize a strange set of symptoms, and her medical mystery didn't end with her diagnosis. -
August 3, 2020Learning from Women with Opioid Use DisorderUnderstanding trauma women experienced as children can inform better care for moms struggling with opioid use disorder. -
July 20, 2020Nancy Baxter’s Pregnancy
and Birth Story During COVID-19A New Jersey mom shares how she had to shift her expectations about her March 2020 delivery during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
June 5, 2020George Floyd was a Mother’s Son, Our SonTwo mothers share their perspectives on privilege, racism and fear. -
June 3, 2020Breastfeeding Safely During CoronavirusObstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Bethany Perry answers the top questions new moms are asking in the midst of the pandemic. -
May 29, 2020Your Guide to Women’s Health ScreeningsYou 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? -
May 11, 2020A Patient’s Guide to JeffConnect Appointments Now AvailableHealth concern or issue? There’s an app for that. -
May 8, 2020What I Wish Women and Their Support Systems Knew About MiscarriageNavigating 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. -
April 20, 2020Pregnancy During the Coronavirus: How Life and Medical Care Has ChangedWhat to expect in these uncertain times when you’re preparing for labor and delivery. -
April 8, 2020How the Coronavirus Could be Affecting Your PeriodDr. Beth Schwartz says she’s recently received questions from her patients on spotting and bleeding, as well as early, late and skipped periods.