Women’s Health

Ladies First! A Guide to Women’s Wellness

by Dr. Scott May 9, 2013

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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Join Me for Some Girl Talk

by Dr. von Gruenigen March 21, 2013

It’s spring, and that means flowers, gardening and “tending your hive.” If you’re looking for the scoop – or the dirt – on everything from menopause and breast health to heart health and healthy cooking, then join me in Medina for a series of important talks designed to give busy women everything they need to know to stay [...]

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You are a Precious Gem Stone

by Dr. von Gruenigen August 28, 2012

On September 8, 2012, the Summa Health System will be hosting its 11th Sapphire Ball at the John S. Knight Center in Akron. A sapphire is a gemstone known for its transparency and toughness. Remind you of anyone you know? The proceeds for the black-tie ball will support Women’s Health Services at Summa Health System. [...]

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Come to a Ball With Me!

by Dr. von Gruenigen July 19, 2012

The Summa Foundation is hosting the Sapphire Ball on Sept. 8, 2012, to benefit Women’s Health! That’s us! Go, ladies! This will be the 11th signature gala to support the work of Summa Health System. Summa’s mission is to provide the highest quality, compassionate care to its patients and members and to contribute to a [...]

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Women Have Responsibility in Healthcare

by Dr. von Gruenigen May 24, 2012

As the medical director for Women’s Health Services at Summa Health System, I’m responsible for a lot of things. And yes, there are times when I lie awake at night over the massive responsibility. The most important part, to me, is quality healthcare for women. We’ve blogged before about our quality improvement programs for obstetrics, [...]

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The Intersection of Grandmother & Nurse

by Guest Blogger May 10, 2012

Choosing a career was one of the toughest decisions I had to make. I wanted a career that I would truly enjoy for the rest of my life, and to me, nursing is that career. It is a profession dedicated to helping the sick. My dedication not only comes from within, but from my mother [...]

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Working on the Perimenopausal Butt Burn

by Dr. von Gruenigen April 5, 2012

In my Perimenopausal Pout blog, I shared my self-diagnosis that I’m progressing into the menopause. TMI (too much information?) If you answered the question as yes, then please stop reading. However, if you want to learn and smile, then read on. Some of the most common symptoms of the perimenopause include night sweats, hot flashes, [...]

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Perimenopausal Pout

by Summa Flourish March 28, 2012

I’m in the perimenopause. There. It’s online for the whole world to see. I’m in my later 40’s, and I knew it was coming, but there is a difference between knowledge and personal experience. One word, “menopause,” doesn’t do the experience justice. I see a perimenopausal blog series in my future. In order to tell [...]

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Hot Flashes!

by Dr. Burrows January 6, 2011

Menopause, also called “the change of life” or “the climacteric” will affect all of us women at some point! Yes, every single one of us. It is caused by your ovaries “shutting down” because they no longer make the hormones they used to, so it is the end of the fertile time of your life. [...]

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