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May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
As women age, they are at increased risk of osteoporosis (brittle bones). You can help prevent osteoporosis by getting enough calcium and vitamin D and doing regular weight-bearing exercise (like walking or dancing). After menopause, you should have a bone density test at age 65 years or earlier if you have one or more risk [...]
Dr. Arcelin: one of few surgeons in Palm Beach to do Da Vinci Robotic Surgery
Dr. Gostal Arcelin is one of the few Palm Beach surgeons that now offers minimally invasive surgeries with the Surgical Da Vinci® Robotic system. Through tiny, 1-2 cm incisions, surgeons using the da Vinci ®System * can operate with greater precision and control, minimizing the pain and risk associated with large incisions while increasing the likelihood of [...]
Many women will have some kind of pelvic organ prolapse…
Many women will have some kind of pelvic organ prolapse. It can be uncomfortable or painful. But it isn’t usually a big health problem. It doesn’t always get worse. And in some women, it can get better with time. Bladder (This is the most common kind of pelvic organ prolapse) Urethra Uterus Vagina Small bowel [...]
If YOU SMOKE : QUIT AS SOON AS YOU CAN
Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do for your health. The sooner you quit, the sooner your body can begin to heal. You will feel better and have more energy to be active with your family and friends. Smoking is the most preventable cause of death and disease in the [...]
Weight Control: Eating Right and Keeping Fit
An average woman needs about 2,000 calories a day. Women who eat more than this amount and who do not burn the extra calories in exercise are likely to gain weight. In addition to physical activity and eating habits, a number of other factors affect weight gain: age, pregnancy, metabolism, growth, and genes. To [...]
Birth Control Pill Recall for Lo/Ovral-28 (Norgestrel/EthinylEstradiol)
Lo/Ovral-28 (generics Norgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol) is being recalled after an investigation by Pfizer found that some blister packs may contain an inexact count of inert or active ingredient tablets and that the tablets may be out of sequence. As a result of this packaging error, the daily regimen for these oral contraceptives may be incorrect [...]
Our beautiful Boca Raton office – Convenient for you
Our office was first established in 1985 and has grown to a group of highly trained and skilled healthcare professionals. Since then, we have grown to two offices. One in Boca Raton and the other in Boynton Beach. Our Boca Raton office provides an easy-to-access, upscale location with plenty of parking. Our friendly staff looks [...]
Race for the Cure
Women’s Health Partners is proud to announce that every year without exception, cold , rain, or shine we put on our sneakers and participate in the Susan G. Komen breast cancer race for the cure. The race will take place in Downtown West Palm Beach (Flagler Drive Waterfront) on January 28th, 2012. It is open [...]
Breast Self-Exam
If breast cancer is found early, most women can be treated with success. That is why routine breast self-exams, mammography, and checkups by your health care provider are vital. By doing a monthly breast self-exam, you learn how your breast feel. Knowing how your breasts normally feel helps you detect any changes or signs of [...]
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
The Pap test checks for abnormal changes in the cells lining the cervix. This allows early treatment before the abnormal cells become cancerous. Although regular yearly gynecologic exams is recommended; how often a pap is performed depends on your age and health history. Generally, women younger than 30 years should have a Pap test every [...]
