We tell our kids to put on sunscreen and not to smoke because we don’t want them at risk for skin and lung cancer later in life. Like practicing sun safety and avoiding tobacco, getting…
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women nationwide. The disease affects about 1 in every 8 women. If you — or a loved one — ever faces a breast cancer diagnosis or is…
Sexual health is about more than having safe sex. It’s taking care of yourself physically, emotionally, mentally, and socially — at any age and in every relationship. Your sex life is uniquely yours, but there…
When it comes to their health, many women believe that they aren't taken as seriously as men. Studies prove that unintentional gender bias does exist: When women report the same symptoms as men, they receive…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to bring light to the importance of regular mammograms in early detection of breast diseases. It’s not unusual to be nervous about getting a mammogram. In fact,…
As more Americans receive the COVID-19 vaccine, just as many remain apprehensive, unsure or misinformed. Over the last few months, you may have heard rumors or seen social media posts raising the concern about fertility…
Photo credit: Laura Garcia Even before the era of COVID-19, newborns were the ultimate social distancers – we have always recommended extra precautions to protect babies in the first few months of life as their…
Westmed Women's Health and Pediatrics Departments to Sponsor Breastfeeding Classes to more than 2500 pregnant patients in 2021 RYE BROOK, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2021 -- Westmed Women's Health and Pediatrics departments are offering complimentary virtual breastfeeding classes to…
Over the past nine months, many people have delayed regular cancer screenings as a result of stay at home orders and general anxiety about COVID-19. With coronavirus cases being relatively under control in NY and CT,…
Your skin is delicate and needs attention and protection to stay healthy. That means eating well, staying hydrated, using quality products and also seeing your dermatologist regularly. Dermatologists not only examine the health of your…
Westmed Medical Group’s Chief Clinical Officer, Maureen Adams, was recently appointed the new chair for the 2020 Westchester Go Red for Women movement. Ms. Adams has spent her career advocating for and improving health care…
Managing your health means attending regular doctor appointments, but it also means remaining familiar with your own body when you are not in the doctor’s office. One way to ensure this is to do regular…
Mammography screening has been one of the great public health achievements of the last 30 years. Statistics show that following the widespread introduction of mammography screening in the 1990’s, the death rate from breast cancer…
You may have heard recent media reports regarding textured breast implants and a rare associated lymphoma called implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma BIA-ALCL. In July 2019 Allergan issued a voluntary worldwide withdrawal of their unused BIOCELL®…
By Rebecca Pine It can be difficult to know what to say when someone you know is going through breast cancer. Here are some tips to help you show support for a friend or…
