Osteoporosis is a disease where bones become fragile and are more likely to break. While men can develop Osteoporosis, it is a disease that is more prevalent in women. In women ages 50 to 59, 40 percent have low bone mass (Osteopenia) and 10 percent have Osteoporosis. In women above age 80, those numbers significantly [...]
Meet HCA Obstetricians at Hip to be Round: May 21st and 29th
May 4, 2013 By
Natural Birth In a Hospital Setting May 21 & 29, 2013 Hip to be Round 5:30 – 7 pm Come meet the Obstetricians of HCA Virginia for a discussion of all the ways you can follow your natural birth plan at Chippenham, Henrico Doctors’, and Johnston-Willis Hospitals. We will discuss all of the compassionate pregnancy [...]
Infertility: Causes and When to See Your OB-GYN
May 2, 2013 By
While there is only one week a year dedicated to infertility awareness, for those who are struggling to get pregnant, it can be a daily battle. Infertility is a medical condition that affects more than six million people in the United States. While it is not always talked about, about 10 percent of couples experience [...]
April 29: Genetic Counseling
April 29, 2013 By
April 29: Genetic Counseling Genetics is the branch of science that deals with how traits are passed from parent to child through genes. Having genetic tests performed during pregnancy is a personal choice. Some couples choose not to be tested for birth defects. Others find that testing and counseling can help them better plan for [...]
Women’s Health Screenings by Decade
April 17, 2013 By
Prevention is an integral part of good care at every stage of life. Check out this infographic to learn what health screenings are recommended for women by decade. VWC is an advertiser on Richmondmom.com
April 15: Urology – Incontinence
April 15, 2013 By
April 15: Urology – Incontinence Urinary incontinence is something many individuals consider to be a normal part of aging – rightly so, as it affects as many as 17 to 25 million Americans, approximately 85 percent of whom are women. While urinary incontinence is very common, what many women don’t realize is that it is [...]
One Resource to Become a More Informed Health Care Consumer
April 12, 2013 By
As health plans continue to change and evolve, the cost of care is becoming an increasingly important factor for all of us. Many of us, who are without health insurance or who have high-deductible health plans, are paying greater portions (if not all) of our health care costs. As patients, it is important to research [...]
Heart Health and National Wear Red Day®
March 21, 2013 By
Across the country, medical institutions, companies and individuals participated in National Wear Red Day® on February 1, 2012. The staff and physicians at Virginia Women’s Center were proud to join this effort by donning red and helping spread awareness about heart disease in women. Heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined. While it [...]
Botox Approved for the Treatment of Overactive Bladder
February 26, 2013 By
Botox – yes, the same Botox used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles – was approved by the FDA in January 2013 as a treatment option for individuals who suffer from overactive bladder. An estimated 17 to 53 million Americans are affected by overactive bladder. Frequent urination – the main symptom associated with overactive bladder [...]
Frequently Asked Questions: Clinical Research Studies
February 19, 2013 By
Every day, our health care providers are able to prescribe medications and/or treatments that have the potential to improve our lives and make us healthy. Before medications and/or treatments are approved, they must go through several phases of clinical research studies to ensure they are safe and effective for use in the general population. The [...]
