Health Information for Families
This information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional before starting any new treatment or with any questions you have regarding a medical condition.
Prenatal Screenings Guide
Pregnancy can be an exciting time for expectant parents; it can also be a time of concern over the health of the baby. Medical technology has led to the development of many prenatal screening tools, which are used to identify mothers and babies who are at an increased risk for developing a disease or condition.
Medical Screenings for Newborns: Know Your Options
Most parents would embrace the opportunity to test their newborn for a life-threatening disease, especially if early detection meant avoiding serious health problems. Expanded newborn screening is a test that surprisingly few parents have heard about and few pediatricians use. But for approximately $25.00, your baby can be screened for 30 inherited conditions, all of which are treatable if caught early in life.
Immunization Guidelines for Children
A vaccine, or immunization, is a medication given to a person so that he or she produces antibodies against a certain infection. These antibodies then serve to help prevent the infection.
OB/GYN Health Guide
The Obstetrics & Gynecology Health Guide is a comprehensive and concise quick-reference guide to obstetrics & gynecology-related conditions and medical procedures. The authors and physician reviewers have provided up-to-date information that is consistent with consensus interpretations for accuracy and practical considerations.
Pregnancy Center
Women's Health Center
The Women's Health Center features information for just for women on a variety of health topics including breast cander, infertility, uterine fibroids and more.
Women's Health Guide
The Women's Health Guide is a comprehensive and concise quick-reference guide to women's health conditions and medical procedures. The authors and physician reviewers have provided up-to-date information that is consistent with consensus interpretations for accuracy and practical considerations.
