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Menopause 101: What you need to know

Menopause 101: What you need to know Older woman smiling holding a cup of tea at home

Some women dread it. Some accept it as a rite of passage into life’s next chapter. No matter how you look at menopause, it’s a natural stage of aging for women. Menopause can affect women physically and emotionally – some women may not get any symptoms. Whatever the experience may be, here are a few […]

Healthy Pregnancy for Women with Diabetes

Healthy Pregnancy for Women with Diabetes Pregnant young woman injecting insulin with insulin pen

Good planning and nutrition are important in any pregnancy, but they are especially important if you have diabetes. If you are diabetic and are planning to get pregnant, make sure to have the right people and plan in place to ensure your blood glucose levels are under control throughout the pregnancy, otherwise health issues can […]

National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Hands holding uterus diagram

January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month – the perfect opportunity to remind women of the importance of including cervical cancer screenings in their wellness care.  Cervical cancer develops in the cells of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately […]

The Importance of Folic Acid in Pregnancy

The Importance of Folic Acid in Pregnancy Pregnant woman taking a medicine or nutritional supplement

For women planning to become pregnant or who are already pregnant, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by what to eat, what not to eat, which vitamins to take and to make sure your body is prepared for a new tenant! Plus it may seem like the advice and lists change constantly.  One thing that hasn’t […]

Suggestions to Help Keep Calm During the Holidays While Pregnant

Suggestions to Help Keep Calm During the Holidays While Pregnant Pregnant woman sitting on floor next to the Christmas tree and holding hands on her stomach

Family gatherings, gift giving, holiday decorations and events – there is lots to celebrate over the holiday season. If you are pregnant, you have even more reason to celebrate! However, trying to get everything done can be stressful. It’s important to take the time to enjoy the holidays but also make time to care for […]

Do You Have a Bleeding Disorder?

Do You Have a Bleeding Disorder? Adult patient gestures while talking to the nurse

A bleeding disorder is a condition that prevents your blood from clotting, resulting in abnormal bleeding outside and inside the body. It generally happens when the blood proteins and platelets needed for your blood to clot are in short supply or are not working properly. If it goes undiscovered, bleeding disorders can raise the risk […]

The Benefits of Gratitude Journaling

The Benefits of Gratitude Journaling Notebook with "I am grateful for" in handwritten text

Simply writing down your thoughts on what you are grateful for can have beneficial effects on your mental and physical well-being. Keeping a gratitude journal can help you focus on the positive aspects in your life by encouraging you to express and document the many things you appreciate. We somehow have no problem dwelling on […]

What to Know About Gestational Diabetes

What to Know About Gestational Diabetes Woman checking blood sugar at home

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. It happens when the body isn’t producing enough insulin during the pregnancy, and typically occurs between the 24th and 28th weeks. If your body doesn’t produce enough insulin, your blood’s sugar levels will spike and cause gestational diabetes.  Here are a few things to […]

When and Why We Need Mammograms

When and Why We Need Mammograms Doctor holding patient's hand

According to the American Cancer Society Cancer Statistics Center, over half (57%) of women 45 years and older in Wyoming were up-to-date on their mammography screenings. We’d love to see that percentage go up. Breast cancer was the second leading cancer-related cause of death in Wyoming between 2015 and 2019. (Lung cancer was first.) If […]

State of Cancer in Wyoming

State of Cancer in Wyoming Breast cancer ribbon

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer affects both women – along with men – and is one of the most common cancers. According to the American Cancer Society Cancer Statistics Center, there are an estimated 290,000+ new cases of breast cancer being diagnosed this year.  Let’s take a look at breast cancer […]