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 […]
Because all women – including Richmond moms, grandmoms and single women – are always busy taking care of others, it can be hard to find time to take better care of ourselves. Work, kids, school, community events, fundraisers, caregiving and everything else are often prioritized before taking care of our own health. Richmondmom.com is so […]
Click here to learn more about women’s health and taking care of yourself. Each week beginning in April 2013, Virginia Women’s Center will provide us with a Weekly Healthy Tip – making it easier to stay healthy! Women’s Health Tips Virginia Women’s Center is an advertiser on Richmondmom.com
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 – 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 […]
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 […]
Did you know that the hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy can affect your immune system, making you more susceptible to a foodborne illness? While it is important for all individuals to handle and prepare food safely, it becomes even more important during pregnancy as you are protecting yourself and your unborn baby. Food safety […]
February is Heart Health Month and HCA Virginia Health Systems is doing their part to help everyone be more heart healthy! It all kicks off on February 1, 2013 with Go Red Day across the country and everyone wearing red as a reminder of the importance of heart health. HCA Va is Celebrating with Red […]
Just as the length of one’s menstrual cycle can vary from one woman to the next, the amount of menstrual flow can differ as well. Some women may experience very light periods whereas others may have heavier periods. While it’s not uncommon for menstrual flow to fluctuate from one period to the next, women who […]
While a healthy diet is always the best way to get the vitamins and minerals you need, prenatal vitamins are recommended if you are planning pregnancy or if you are currently pregnant. Your health care provider might also recommend that you continue taking prenatal vitamins after your baby has been born, especially if you are […]
