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7 reasons to get a mammogram

March 1, 2023 by HCA Midwest Health

Here are some reasons you shouldn’t delay your annual mammogram.

tags: breast cancer , t4b , womens health

Is it time? Scheduling a first gynecology visit

August 2, 2022

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, a girl should have her first gynecology visit between the ages of 13 and...

tags: gynecology , maternity , t4b , womens-care

Baby registry items

August 1, 2022

Registry tips from a mom with twins

tags: labor and delivery

Do you have a leaky, painful, or saggy pelvic ...

May 9, 2022

Women often don't know who to talk to about bladder changes, and you don't have to suffer in silence.

HCA Midwest Health telehealth program expands ...

May 6, 2022

HCA Midwest Health's telehealth maternal-fetal medicine program keeps moms close to home while improving access to care.

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What dense breasts mean for your cancer risk

March 19, 2021

Having dense breast tissue can increase your risk for breast cancer. Learn how to tell if you have dense breast tissue and the steps you can ...

tags: t4b

No excuses. Get screened.

January 25, 2021

Every year, women aged 40 and over should have a screening mammogram. Mammograms detect cancer early and have been shown to decrease the chance...

Heart disease in women

January 21, 2021

Our Kansas City cardiologists specialize in preventing, diagnosing and treating heart disease in women using advanced treatments and personalized...

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Adult food allergies

November 24, 2020

Food allergies in adults are on the rise. More than one in 10 U.S adults – approximately 26 million people – has a food allergy. This is more...

tags: digestive health , t4b

5 Things you need to know about HPV and cervical...

March 4, 2020

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is among the most common sexually transmitted diseases, and in fact, most sexually active women and men will be infected...

tags: t4b

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Take charge of your breast health – you can reduce...

January 13, 2020

Breast cancer strikes more women than any other type of cancer, aside from skin cancer. Although the disease is not totally preventable, there...

tags: breast cancer , t4b

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