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Happy National Women’s Health Week!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Terri

I hope you all enjoyed Mothers’ Day. I spent the weekend watching my daughter skate in a local ice show and I must say there’s no better way to spend the weekend than cheering on your offspring and her friends … Continue reading →








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Mid-Week News Roundup: Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Terri

Decisions, decisions. I couldn’t decide which of several news stories was most important today, so I decided to give a snapshot of what’s happening in women’s health as we speak. Osteoporosis and Early Menopause I often harp on how important … Continue reading →








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8 Tips to Jump Start a Healthy 2012

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Terri

Hello 2012! I’m not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions, but I have set some health goals. Looking back over my columns from the past year, I’ve pulled together some of the most effective and simple ways every professional … Continue reading →








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Radiology Group Says Start Mammograms at 40

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Terri

There’s new support for the recommendation that women start routine mammograms at age 40. A few years ago the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force threw many into a tizzy when it recommended that routine mammograms should begin at age 50 … Continue reading →








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The Best Time to Schedule Your Mammogram

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Terri

The next time you schedule a mammogram, there’s more to consider than just fitting your annual snapshot between the dog’s vaccinations and visits from the in-laws. For premenopausal women who undergo regular screening, mammograms are most accurate if done during … Continue reading →








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Staying Sane

Test Anxiety — Not Just for Students!

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Terri

I’ll never forget the day I came home to a message on my answering machine from my OB-GYN. I’d just had a mammogram a few days earlier, and I always got a postcard with the test results in the mail. … Continue reading →








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