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  • Pediatric Cardiology

    Our Pediatric Cardiologists provide comprehensive cardiac care for infants, children and adults with congenital heart disease.

  • Stopping Birth Control Linked to Lower Vitamin D Levels

    Birth control is a critical part of family planning for many women and taking contraceptives can lead to less painful periods, fewer migraines and headaches during your cycle and potentially reduce your risk for ovarian cancer.

  • Know Before You Go: Why Destination Cosmetic Surgery Might Not Be a Bargain

    Traveling for surgery is trending — about 14 million people a year travel internationally for medical care. Many travel to find a surgeon who will perform cosmetic surgery on a cash basis, returning home quickly. And that’s where things can get complicated. A 2024 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 93 Americans had died after cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic.

  • The Many Reasons Why You Need an OB-GYN

    It’s quite possible you don’t know all the reasons you need an OB-GYN in your life. Establishing a good relationship with your OB-GYN is important, because they can help you better understand the various health issues and body changes you will encounter. They help guide you through different expectations, goals and issues you may face from early adolescence, into adulthood and finally transitioning into menopause and beyond. 

  • Debunking Myths About HPV and Its Deadly Connection to Cervical Cancer

    Why should someone in their 30s have to make end-of-life preparations over a disease like cervical cancer, especially when we know the disease can be prevented? One reason may be misconceptions about the disease and the HPV vaccine that put women at risk until it’s too late.

  • The Healing Benefits of Fat Transfer

    When we think of fat, we often think of areas of the body where we’d like to reduce it. But body fat serves an important purpose. It stores excess calories until needed and releases hormones that control our metabolism. But fat can do even more. Through fat transfer or fat grafting, we can heal tissue, treat painful nerves and improve appearance.

  • 5 Myths About Visiting Your OB-GYN

    Are you neglecting your annual visit to your OB-GYN? Perhaps you think you only need to see an obstetrician/gynecologist if you’re sexually active or pregnant. But, that’s not true. An OB-GYN can provide a foundation for your long-term health.

  • More Lymphedema Surgery Questions Answered

    Last month, we shared with you our answers to lymphedema surgery. Since then, we’ve continued to receive an outpouring of questions from people affected by this condition, which is characterized by painful swelling in the arms, legs or abdomen.

  • Your Lymphedema Surgery Questions Answered

    Lymphedema is a condition that affects more than 4 million people in the United States.

  • Is Getting Your Tubes Tied the Right Choice?

    About one in four American women will choose to have their tubes tied. But there are questions to consider when deciding if this type of contraception might be right for you, because tubal ligation results in permanent sterilization