She Was Adopted and Had No Idea About Her Medical History, Until Now Jennifer Irish was excited when she learned her children had purchased a DNA kit from Ancestry.com for her for Mother’s Day 2018. After all, Jennifer was adopted and never had the luxury of knowing her family history, including her medical history. This […]
How to get help after the unimaginable: the loss of a child. In 2002, Robyn Bear, Lisa Brown and Tammy Novak petitioned the federal government to proclaim October 15 Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. Today, all 50 states have a yearly proclamation in honor of those who have lost a child during pregnancy or […]
October is a great month to spread awareness of the importance of regular mammograms in early detection of breast diseases. October is breast cancer awareness month, and mammograms are an essential tool in early detection and prevention. Mammograms detect lumps or masses that are too small to be felt through self exams, and mammograms continue […]
Your providers at AWHDallas will make sure your bones are part of your health priorities. Have you ever used the expression, “I can feel it in my bones” when you’re sure of something? Some people can feel changes in their joints with changes in the weather, and there have been studies that show barometric pressure […]
Top reasons the influenza vaccine is more important than ever this flu season. Amid the many adjustments we’ve all made in the face of COVID-19, it’s vital to remember that flu season is around the corner. This year, it’s more important than ever that Americans get their flu vaccinations. While many healthy adults sometimes forgo […]
We’re following the highest safety standards and are excited to see you in our office. The COVID-19 pandemic has turned our nation and world upside down, but we have seen some incredible acts of human kindness with this as well. Safety precautions like masks, facial coverings, social distancing and frequent hand washing are still essential […]
The symptoms of stress in females, and ways to stay healthy. November 6 is National Stress Awareness Day, and while stress affects us every day of the year, it’s important to take the time to understand how and why. Stress is the body’s reaction to challenge or change. A small amount of stress can be […]
All Prenatal Vitamins Are Not Created Equal “Train. Say your prayers. Eat your vitamins.” – Professional Wrestler Hulk Hogan We don’t have to be professional athletes to need vitamins. In fact, because of our often-lacking standard American diets, everybody can benefit from taking vitamins regularly. Why? Because we probably don’t get all the nutrients we […]
A Guide to Postpartum Urinary Incontinence A woman’s body goes through incredible changes as it delivers another human life. It’s an experience to be proud of! But once a woman’s body is her own again (for the most part), she might experience new changes she didn’t expect. One major side effect of pregnancy and delivery? […]
Dr. Amie Napier Discusses the Basics of a Healthy Vagina What is a normal vagina? A normal vagina is one you are not constantly thinking about due to abnormal discharge, irritation or odor. A vagina is not a sterile place, but if everything is in harmony (enough good bacteria and few bad bacteria or yeast) […]