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A Reminder From Phelps Hospital Not To Delay Your Health A Reminder From Phelps Hospital Not To Delay Your Health
A Reminder From Phelps Hospital Not To Delay Your Health Why health screenings are important: Knowing your risk factors for disease is one of the first steps toward prevention and treatment. At Northwell Health, we recommend regular health screening tests so that you truly understand your risk factors. Then you and your primary care physician can work together to address health problems before they start. What are health screenings? Health screenings are tests that find serious conditions before they cause symptoms, during the early stages when they can be cured. This is important for certain malignancies that occur commonly and cannot be as ea…

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A Reminder From Phelps Hospital Not To Delay Your Health A Reminder From Phelps Hospital Not To Delay Your Health
A Reminder From Phelps Hospital Not To Delay Your Health Why health screenings are important: Knowing your risk factors for disease is one of the first steps toward prevention and treatment. At Northwell Health, we recommend regular health screening tests so that you truly understand your risk factors. Then you and your primary care physician can work together to address health problems before they start. What are health screenings? Health screenings are tests that find serious conditions before they cause symptoms, during the early stages when they can be cured. This is important for certain malignancies that occur commonly and cannot be as ea…

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Conquering Cancer Fear Is Key To Breast Health, According To Phelps Conquering Cancer Fear Is Key To Breast Health, According To Phelps
Conquering Cancer Fear Is Key To Breast Health, According To Phelps October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time for promoting breast health. Yet, the fear of breast cancer prevents many women from undergoing the screening, including self-breast exams (SBEs) and mammography, that could reduce their breast cancer risk, or lead to early diagnosis, treatment and improved outcomes, said Robin Bradley, MS, CNM, a midwife at Phelps Hospital. “How do we take what we know about breast health and breast cancer awareness and get past the fears that women have about breast cancer?” Bradley asked. Her strategy: meeting women where they are. “Midwives are pragmatis…

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Care At Every Age: WMC Explains Preventative Screenings For Women Care At Every Age: WMC Explains Preventative Screenings For Women
Care At Every Age: WMC Explains Preventative Screenings For Women Regardless of a woman's age, being proactive and having routine preventative check-ups is key in discovering potentially dangerous illnesses before they result in larger issues. Below, the women's health experts at Westchester Medical Center explain the important procedures for women of every age. Age 21: Pap test for cervical cancer. Doctors recommend this screening every three years until age 30 and then every five years, along with Human papillomavirus (HPV) co-testing, ending at age 65 if you’re not at high risk for cervical cancer. Discuss concerns with your OB-GYN at your annual exam. …

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