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What is Endometriosis and How is it Treated?

March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month.  An estimated 176 million women around the world are affected by endometriosis. Endometriosis is ...

Straight Talk about Pelvic Prolapse

Often, women don’t speak up or suffer in silence, but pelvic prolapse can often be managed conservatively for years, but surgery is also an option if needed.

Be SIDS Safe: 5 Sleeping Practices for Baby

SIDS is the term used when a baby younger than age 1 dies and there’s no known cause.

8 Cervical Cancer Myths and Facts

Cervical health is important because it plays a key role in a woman's reproductive system.

Trisomy 21: A Change in Perspective

Trisomy 21, also known as Down syndrome, is the most common chromosomal condition, affecting approximately 1 in every 700 babies born in the United States.

Considering a VBAC? Understanding TOLACs and VBACs

If you've had a Cesarean birth (C-section) in the past, you might be wondering about your options for future deliveries.

Caring for All: National Minority Health Month

Providing information in a person’s chosen language is just one way we can help improve the health of people in ...

Top 9 Reasons You Need A Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

If you think pelvic health is something that only affects some women, you might be surprised. Men and women...

Can Epilepsy be Prevented? 5 Myths Debunked

Just because you don’t have epilepsy doesn’t mean you’ll never have epilepsy. Though new cases are most common in infancy, ...

Maternal Health Care Racial Disparities: In the U.S. and in Nebraska

Currently, 1 in 6 dollars of the U.S. gross domestic product (17.7%) is spent on medical care. Compared to other ...

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