Category: Women’s Health

  • Advancements in Anti Aging

    Advancements in Anti Aging

    At Modern Women’s Health, we believe that aging is a privilege, and we can help you age gracefully. Our approach is not a one-size-fits-all solution because each person has a different goal in mind.

  • Sunscreen Awareness

    Sunscreen Awareness

    May 27 is National Sunscreen Day, and summer is practically here already! With daylight savings time comes an even greater need to protect your skin. If we have met, you know how big I am on sunscreen. It’s so important! 

  • STD Awareness & Prevention

    STD Awareness & Prevention

    Preventing STDs may sound like a no-brainer, but STDs are more common than you might realize. People do not walk around with a scarlet letter indicating they have chlamydia, herpes, or HIV. The reality is that people often have no signs or symptoms that they have an STD making transmission easy.

  • The Magical, Fantastical and Sometimes Elusive Female Orgasm

    The Magical, Fantastical and Sometimes Elusive Female Orgasm

    Unlike males, females do not have to reach orgasm during intercourse in order to procreate. Women also seem to sometimes have a harder time reaching orgasm, if they do at all. Studies show that with intercourse alone women reach orgasm only about 51% of the time, compared to men who reach orgasm 96% of the…

  • Cardiovascular Disease During the Covid-19 Pandemic

    Cardiovascular Disease During the Covid-19 Pandemic

    In light of our ongoing struggle with Covid-19, it is important to identify patients with increased cardiovascular (CV) disease risk. It is well-known that people with underlying conditions like obesity, hypertension, chronic lung disease, diabetes, or a history of cardiovascular disease are especially affected by complications from Covid-19. 

  • Managing Holiday Stress

    Managing Holiday Stress

    The holidays, as exciting as they are, can be very stressful. Covid-19 has added another level of stress because many want to see their friends and family, but want to do it safely. Others are looking for creative ways to find a connection during the holidays via zoom or drive-by mingling. Is it possible to…

  • What you should know about Breast Cancer

    What you should know about Breast Cancer

    Breast cancer is still the second leading cause of cancer death in women with lung cancer being the number one killer. The incidence of breast cancer diagnosis varies by age group but, an average of 1/9 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. 2.6% of women will die from breast cancer per the American Cancer…

  • My Breastfeeding Experience By Kelli Porter, Nurse Practitioner

    My Breastfeeding Experience By Kelli Porter, Nurse Practitioner

    One of the most exciting and challenging times in a woman’s life is when she is expecting a baby. There are so many emotions and decisions to make during that time. One of the most important decisions is whether or not to breastfeed. Breastfeeding can be stressful but is also extremely rewarding.

  • Staying the Course 

    Staying the Course 

    Chances are, a global pandemic was not among the challenges you expected to face when you set out on your weight and wellness journey! Yet, here we are. 

  • Heart Attack Signs in Women

    Heart Attack Signs in Women

    Adopting a low-inflammatory and low-processed food diet, exercising most days of the week, not smoking, and maintaining a healthy weight can reduce cardiovascular inflammation. Schedule an appointment to discuss your risk factors for heart disease and appropriate screening tests. We are committed to keeping our patients healthy and want to help you reduce your chance…