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Preventing cardiovascular disease in women

Posted by Dignity Health Medical Group Staff on 2/21/24 3:56 PM

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and it affects women differently than men. Below, Kathy Glatter, MD, a cardiologist and electrophysiologist with Dignity Health Woodland Clinic, shares the types of heart diseases that commonly affect women, the risk factors to watch out for, and the steps you can take to lower your risk.

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What you should know about the newly proposed breast cancer screening guidelines

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 6/8/23 4:28 PM

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently drafted a recommendation lowering the age for when women should begin getting screened for breast cancer. The proposed recommendation lowers the age from 50 to age 40 to reduce their risk of dying from the disease.

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Understanding perimenopause: symptoms and management tips

Posted by Dignity Health Medical Group Staff on 5/22/23 12:20 AM

All women will go through perimenopause, but it is not commonly discussed among women suffering from symptoms or as a women’s health issue in general. 

As we recognize Women’s Health Month, Paniz Heidari, DO, an OB/GYN with Dignity Health Medical Group —  Northridge, discusses what perimenopausal women can expect and when to seek support from your health care team.

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Heart attack warning signs in women | DHMG Blog

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 2/3/23 10:36 AM

Many of us know that chest pain is a common sign of a heart attack, but did you know that women may experience other, less common symptoms? We talked to Jon Sherman, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, an interventional cardiologist with Dignity Health Medical Group — Ventura County about signs and risks women should know.

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The Best Breastfeeding Positions to Help With Back Pain

Posted by Sarah Tyre on 8/5/22 2:01 PM

Breastfeeding can take a toll on the body, especially the lower back. Below, Sarah Fulop-Furlano, IBCLC a lactation consultant with Dignity Health Medical Group — Dominican shares tips for proper breastfeeding positions to protect your back, and help keep you and baby as comfortable as possible.

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