Drs. Sigman, Napier, Heintges, Harms and Reyes assure patients: Everyone’s health is No. 1 concern. UPDATE APRIL 21, 2020: All patients are required to wear masks in the office as mandated by the Dallas County judge. To all AWH patients, During these uncertain times, we want all of our patients to hear from us that […]
ATTENTION ALL AWH PATIENTS – EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY New Coronavirus Guidelines for Patient Office Visits We are taking all precautionary measures to keep our patients, physicians and staff as safe as possible during this time. Effective immediately: Please leave children and guests at home when coming to your appointment If you have any respiratory symptoms, including […]
During National Self-Check Month, we’re listing the checkups recommended for women. If you don’t take care of yourself, who will? It’s important that women take time, however short, for their good health. February is National Self-Check Month, and just because the month is short doesn’t mean women should come up short on their well-being. There […]
Are you carrying a little extra weight after the holiday season? The Advanced Women’s Center for Wellness can help you out. Learn all about our safe, painless and extremely effective Lipo Laser treatments for weight loss. We can’t wait to talk with you about this exciting treatment option!
“I got a letter from my insurance company saying I will be out of network on 4/1/2020, is this correct?” The short answer is: NO. Did you get a letter from your insurance company stating that you will be moved to out of network as of April 1, 2020? This information is not correct. Why […]
How does stress affect the lives of teens and young women? Dr. Napier shares her insights with the perspective of a mother of a college-aged daughter Stress seems to be an inevitable part of life, and the statistics are frightening: One eighth of teens will skip a meal due to stress once a week. Women […]
From cold and cough to hemorrhoid and nausea, we break down safe OTC medications to take while pregnant. It’s the dead of winter and you can’t sleep, because you’re 7 months pregnant and your baby has decided to be nocturnal. You know you need sleep, because lack of good rest inhibits your immune system. This […]
November 2019 RE: Routine Gynecologic Care Dear Medicare Patient: As you may already know, Medicare began paying for Annual Wellness Visits on January 1, 2011. In general, these visits should be performed by your primary care provider. The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit is designed to address your ongoing general medical needs and not routine/preventive gynecologic […]
Ob/Gyns say the best prevention this flu season is to get vaccinated. Deadlines are piling up at work. Your older kid signed you up for a dozen items at the school holiday party. Your younger kid’s daycare has informed you that a stomach bug is going around. Your Christmas shopping list doesn’t have a dent […]
Learn the signs and symptoms of labor, so you’re ready to head to the hospital and meet your baby. It’s almost the end of the episode. The friends have all made it through the funny argument and everything is back to normal. Out of frame, the pregnant friend says, “Guys? Guys?” and they all turn […]