Life after breast cancer marks a new beginning. Survivors may face ongoing physical and emotional challenges, but WMCHealth provides continued care through nurse navigators, follow-ups, wellness programs, and support services -helping patients heal, grow, and thrive beyond treatment.
Category Archives: Women’s Health Services
Life After Treatment: Thriving as a Breast Cancer Survivor
Life after cancer is a new beginning. Survivors may face lingering effects, but with support from WMCHealth’s nurse navigators, wellness programs, and follow-up care, they can rebuild strength, find purpose, and thrive beyond treatment with guidance every step of the way.
From Diagnosis to Survivorship: The Care Team That Walks Beside You
At WMCHealth, breast cancer patients never walk alone. A full team: radiologists, surgeons, oncologists, and nurse navigators- guides care from diagnosis through recovery. Navigators coordinate treatment, provide support, and ensure every patient feels cared for.
Breast Density and Cancer Risk: What Every Woman Should Ask After a Mammogram
About half of women over 40 have dense breasts, which can hide tumors and raise cancer risk. WMCHealth offers advanced imaging, including 3D mammograms, to help detect cancer early. Talk to your WMCHealth doctor about your density and screening options.
Beyond Pink: What Everyone Should Know About Early Breast Cancer Detection
Early detection saves lives. WMCHealth urges regular mammograms starting at 40, awareness of risk factors, and reporting any breast changes. With advanced imaging and expert care, WMCHealth helps detect breast cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
Women’s Heart Health: Understanding Greater Susceptibility to Lifestyle Risks
Women face unique heart health risks, especially as they age. Research shows that women in poor health have nearly five times the risk of heart disease compared to those in ideal health. At WMCHealth, specialists highlight the impact of hormonal changes during menopause, lifestyle factors like stress and inactivity, and social determinants such as income and access to care. Symptoms in women often differ from men and can be misdiagnosed, making education and prevention critical. Regular checkups, staying active, and managing blood pressure are key steps women can take to protect their heart health. Learn more or schedule an appointment at WMCHealth.
Endometriosis: Understanding Its Role in Women’s Hip Pain
Endometriosis is more than just “bad period cramps.” It’s a complex condition that affects 1 in 10 women and girls, yet myths and misinformation still surround it.
From misconceptions about infertility to the truth about treatment options, it’s time to set the record straight. Learn more about the realities of endometriosis and how WMCHealth provides compassionate, comprehensive care.
Ensuring Women’s Heart Health During Pregnancy: WMCHealth’s Comprehensive Care Approach
With only 40 percent of women in the U.S. entering pregnancy with optimal heart health, the need for specialized cardiac care during pregnancy has never been more urgent. WMCHealth is meeting this challenge head-on with an innovative program that brings together cardiology and maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists under one roof—a collaboration that’s transforming care forContinue reading “Ensuring Women’s Heart Health During Pregnancy: WMCHealth’s Comprehensive Care Approach”
Pain Relief, Confidence Fuel Breast Reduction Surge
Medically Reviewed by Edmond Ritter, MDIn recent years, breast reductions among women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) have been gaining popularity. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reported a 54 percent increase in breast reduction procedures from 2019 to 2022 and a 7 percent increase in 2023 alone.While getting a breast reductionContinue reading “Pain Relief, Confidence Fuel Breast Reduction Surge”
Women Can Have Heart Attacks, Too: Signs You Should Know
Medically reviewed by Amala Chirumamilla, MDHeart attacks aren’t discriminatory — they can affect anyone, regardless of gender. However, the signs of a heart attack in women can sometimes differ from the classic symptoms often portrayed in the media. Understanding these signs is crucial for timely intervention and potentially life-saving actions.What to Look ForLearn to RecognizeContinue reading “Women Can Have Heart Attacks, Too: Signs You Should Know”