256 results found for "Women’s health"

Displaying 191 - 200 out of 256 results

Symptoms in Early Pregnancy: What’s Normal, What’s Not

The symptoms of early pregnancy can be very similar to what women experience before or during their period. A midwife explains what's normal, and when to call a provider with your concerns.
Blog

Self-care for Postpartum Moms

Pregnant women focus on getting things ready for their baby. Midwife Ruby Ristuccia recommends that it's just as important to get self-care time on the books, and shares how to make it happen once your baby arrives.
Blog

Cervical Cancer Awareness: Regular Screening Key for Early Detection

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to shine a light on the disease and the importance of regular screening in its prevention. While once the most common cause of cancer death for women, cervical cancer death rates have decreased significantly with greater use of the Pap test, which can find changes in the cervix before cancer develops or detect it early when it is easier to treat.
Blog

Harry Haigh's Story: One Man’s Dramatic Transformation through Weight-Loss Surgery

Shedding an extra five or ten pounds before swimsuit season is the only weight challenge they face. For many others; however, living with morbid obesity has likely led to an eroded self-esteem, while also putting them at an increased risk of developing a variety of serious health complications.
Blog

Jennifer L Pretz, MD

Dr. Pretz, Radiation Oncology

Locations

Weymouth, MA
Bio

Board Certification: Radiation Oncology

Residency: Harvard Radiation Oncology Program, Radiation Oncology

Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine

Doctor

Itai M Pashtan, MD

Dr. Pashtan, Radiation Oncology

Locations

Weymouth, MA
Bio

Board Certification: Radiation Oncology

Residency: Harvard Radiation Oncology Program, Radiation Oncology

Medical School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Doctor

What to Expect When You Are Expecting More Than One Baby

Terri Burgess, RN has worked on the maternity unit at South Shore Hospital for more than 30 years. She also welcomed her own triplets back in 2004. Here's her advice for moms of multiples.
Blog

Cancer Diagnostic Imaging

Advances in diagnostic imaging now make it possible to identify and treat diseases in ways that were unimaginable as recently as 20 years ago. South Shore Health's team of board-certified radiologists is the largest in the region and offers patients a full range of diagnostic radiology and imaging...

Five Common Questions about Tubal Ligation, Answered

Is permanent birth control, such as a tubal sterilization, tubal ligation, or getting your tubes tied a good option for you? An OB/GYN answers common questions about the risks and benefits of sterilization.
Blog

Amara L Mulder, MD

Dr. Amara Mulder, Internal Medicine, South Shore Medical Center

Locations

Kingston, MA
Bio

I feel privileged to care for patients from age 18 to 95 and beyond. While I base my practice firmly on research-based evidence, I am aware that much is still unknown in medicine and that guidelines evolve over time. Open communication with my patients helps me respect patients' values and health goals.

Outside of work, you can usually find me exploring the beauty of nature with my four young children.

Doctor