Who’s Going to “Lean In” With Me?

by Dr. von Gruenigen May 23, 2013
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Recently, Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer at Facebook, former senior leader at Google, and one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in the World (yes, the world), published a bestselling book, Lean In. The book is based on her 2010 TEDTalk on why the world has so few women leaders. The clip received millions of [...]

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The House That Autism Changed

by Guest Blogger May 22, 2013
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About this time last year, I blogged about being an Autism Super Mom. But the fact is, having a child with Autism affects everyone in the family, which is something I find myself explaining when talking about my work with the Autism Society. After my son, Philip, was diagnosed with Autism at the age of three, my [...]

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Angelina Jolie’s Decision

by Guest Blogger May 16, 2013
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Angelina Jolie surprised the world on Tuesday when she revealed in a New York Times article that she had proactively undergone the surgical removal of both of her breasts because of her genetic risk of breast cancer. Jolie’s decision, called a preventive bilateral mastectomy, was appropriate and would have been supported by the breast care team here at [...]

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It’s National Kangarooing Day!

by Guest Blogger May 14, 2013
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Wednesday, May 15, marks the second Annual International Kangaroo Care Awareness Day, and on this day, we focus everyone’s attention on this life-saving and nurturing practice. We read earlier on the experiences of a first time breast-feeding mother and how Summa Akron City Hospital is one of only 90 hospitals in the United States selected [...]

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Ladies First! A Guide to Women’s Wellness

by Dr. Scott May 9, 2013
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I’ve dedicated my career to women’s health and wellness because I know that if we don’t feel our best, we can’t be at our best.  Most recently, I presented to a group of Summa women patients at the Ladies First luncheon in Naples, Florida (photo at left with Julia Rea Bianchi, myself, and Ginger Marchetta). I [...]

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Experiencing a Spring Blush?

by Heidi Eve-Cahoon CNP May 8, 2013
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Ah, spring. It brings us warm and sunny days, fragrant and soft air, twinkling eyes and rosy cheeks and noses. Yes, noses! Have you noticed that your face turns bright red when you exercise, work outside, or take a hot shower? Do your friends say: ”you’ve been out in the sun” when you haven’t? Then you [...]

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Moms-To-Be: We Have Quality Covered

by Guest Blogger May 2, 2013
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A private labor and delivery room on the 3 North unit at Summa Akron City Hospital. I had a baby at Summa Akron City Hospital (also where I work) in 2010, and it was wonderful to have my birthing experience and be confident that I was in good hands. At the end of my pregnancy, I was worried about things like: [...]

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Coping with the Sexual Side Effects of Women’s Cancers

by Guest Blogger April 25, 2013
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In yesterday’s post, we talked about cancer survivorship side effects. Why this topic? Gynecologic cancer survivors have different side effects, and therefore, there is a need for a personalized approach to symptom management.  Women with ovarian cancer most commonly report cognitive changes, gastrointestinal disruption, and neuropathy (numbness, most commonly in the fingers and toes). Among women with cervical cancer, [...]

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When the Cancer is Gone but the Side Effects Remain

by Guest Blogger April 24, 2013
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Part one of a two-part series for survivors of gynecologic cancers As of 2008, there are more than one million gynecologic cancer survivors in the United States. These women fought against and survived cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancers, among others. There has been a reduction in overall cancer death rates for women with cancer since the [...]

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A First Time Breast-Feeding Mom

by Dr. Burkett April 18, 2013
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I am a first-time breast-feeding mom who also happens to be an OB/GYN. We told everyone right around Thanksgiving and announced that it was a girl with pink booties and pink chocolate cigars at Christmas. At left is Abby’s picture from Easter. I knew I could handle the pregnancy and delivery, and while I was nervous about [...]

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