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How The Birth Experience Has Been Transformed At NYP Hudson Valley How The Birth Experience Has Been Transformed At NYP Hudson Valley
How The Birth Experience Has Been Transformed At NYP Hudson Valley Q&A with OB-GYN Chief Dr. Tracy Bohn Hemmerdinger on the hospital’s Maternal & Newborn Care Unit and her vision for the future. Throughout her career, Dr. Tracy Bohn Hemmerdinger has been dedicated to enhancing care in the communities she serves. She recently joined the team at NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital as chief of obstetrics and gynecology, where she has seen an increase in the number of births at the hospital since it opened its newly renovated Maternal & Newborn Care Unit in January 2021. Dr. Hemmerdinger believes this is a result of women wanting a more pers…

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Celebrate Women's Health With Northern Westchester And Phelps Hospital Celebrate Women's Health With Northern Westchester And Phelps Hospital
Celebrate Women's Health With Northern Westchester And Phelps Hospital When it comes to women's health and wellness, there's often strength in numbers. That's why Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH), Phelps Hospital, Northwell Health’s Katz Institute for Women’s Health (KIWH), and Westchester Health are partnering to bring to the women of Westchester the first ever “Night of Women’s Health” on Tuesday, June 11, 6-8:30 p.m. The event will be held at Pace University's Kessel Student Center in Pleasantville, and will feature a panel of leading experts who will discuss women’s health issues, including cancer and cardiovascular disease. Don’t miss the opportunity to…

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Celebrate Women’s Health Month With The Holistic Care Of Midwifery Celebrate Women’s Health Month With The Holistic Care Of Midwifery
Celebrate Women’s Health Month With The Holistic Care Of Midwifery The month of May is filled with celebration and renewed life. Amid blooming spring flowers and budding trees, we celebrate Mother’s Day and we begin to prepare our families and ourselves for an active, fun-filled summer. Yet, as a woman, before you can take care of others, you must first take care of yourself. Now is a great time to take a “whole view” of yourself – your physical, emotional and spiritual needs – and commit to making positive changes that will enable you to continue to be the active nurturer that you are. At CareMount Medical, our certified nurse-midwives can help you achiev…

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Heart Disease In Women: Are You At Risk? Heart Disease In Women: Are You At Risk?
Heart Disease In Women: Are You At Risk? Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women, causing one in four female deaths each year. That’s approximately one woman every minute! While heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, there are some key differences between genders. Heart attack symptoms for women While some women have no symptoms, others experience angina (dull, heavy to sharp chest pain or discomfort), pain in the neck/jaw/throat or pain in the upper abdomen or back. These may occur during rest, physical activity or be triggered by mental stress. Sometimes heart d…

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Reports Of Tampons Coming Apart Prompt Recall Reports Of Tampons Coming Apart Prompt Recall
Reports Of Tampons Coming Apart Prompt Recall A popular tampon product is being stripped from shelves after parts of the feminine hygiene product was unraveling or coming apart while they were in use. Kimberly-Clark announced a voluntary recall of U by Kotex Sleek Tampons, Regular Absorbency, which were sold throughout the country, for “a quality related defect that could impact the performance of this product.” The recall is limited to products that were manufactured between Oct. 7, 2016, and Oct. 16 this year. The products were distributed between Oct. 17, 2016, and Oct. 23 this year. No other U by Kotex-brand products are subject to…

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by Zak Failla
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Do You Suffer From Pelvic Floor Disorders? Do You Suffer From Pelvic Floor Disorders?
Do You Suffer From Pelvic Floor Disorders? Pelvic floor disorders are common problems facing women, and many do not seek medical help. These disorders can result from a variety of medical conditions as well as normal changes associated with childbirth and aging. Pelvic floor disorders may cause sexual dysfunction, vaginal pain or discomfort, fecal/urinary incontinence and abdominal discomfort. Many women experience significant changes in daily activities and even self-identify because of these conditions. Let’s discuss some of these disorders and treatment options. Pelvic Organ Prolapse A woman’s pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, r…

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