] Last month, Planned Parenthood Great Plains opened its newest clinic in Pittsburg, Kan., a city of about 21,000 people mere minutes from the borders of both Missouri and Oklahoma. It’s the second new clinic the regional affiliate has opened in Kansas in a little over two years, to accommodate the growing number of patients … Read more
] As told to Jacquelyne Froeber September 25, 2024, is World Dense Breast Day. After the mammogram, I sat in the waiting room wearing that god-awful paper gown. The lump surprised me. It was big enough for me to feel during a self-exam, about the width of a fingertip. But I wasn’t too worried — … Read more
] Soon after a series of state laws left a Planned Parenthood clinic in Columbia, Missouri, unable to provide abortions in 2018, it shipped some of its equipment to states where abortion remained accessible. Recovery chairs, surgical equipment, and lighting from the Missouri clinic — all expensive and perfectly good — could still be useful … Read more
] Soon after a series of state laws left a Planned Parenthood clinic in Columbia, Missouri, unable to provide abortions in 2018, it shipped some of its equipment to states where abortion remained accessible. Recovery chairs, surgical equipment, and lighting from the Missouri clinic — all expensive and perfectly good — could still be useful … Read more
] Noam N. Levey TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Like most medical offices, the small suite of exam rooms at the PhiferCares Clinic fills daily with patients seeking help with bumps and bruises, sore throats, and stuffy noses. But there’s an important difference about this clinic in central Alabama: No one gets a bill, including for prescriptions. … Read more
] Six weeks after an emergency cesarean section, with her newborn twins still in neonatal intensive care, Maya Gobara went to a pharmacy in West Little Rock, Arkansas, to fill a prescription. “The pharmacy told me I didn’t have insurance,” Gobara said. Arkansas is the only state that has not taken the step to expand … Read more
] By TREVOR VAN MIERLO Let’s face it: for the past 25 years, digital behavioral health has struggled. Yet, we keep reinventing (and funding) the same models over and over again. How It All Started In the beginning (mid-1990s), a handful of developers, researchers, and investors envisioned high reach, lower-cost, highly tailored, anonymous interventions reaching … Read more
] Venus* never forgot the advice her OB-GYN gave her after she went through menopause. “If you ever have any kind of bleeding, see a doctor.” Those words came to mind in February 2022 when Venus noticed a small amount of blood even though she was no longer getting periods. She quickly scheduled an appointment … Read more
] Full disclosure: I love Groupon. It’s full of deals on stuff and services I never knew I needed. A detoxing foot bath for $5? Yes, please! Half-off a pumpkin spice facial? Sign me up for that seasonal treat. Buy one, get one, vaginal steaming? Heck yes … I need to see the fine print … Read more
] Craving a healthy version of Girl Scouts Samoas cookies? Try these Healthy Coconut Caramel Almond Flour Cookies made with BioHealth Scout’s Honor Whey Protein Powder, topped with toasted coconut and chocolate chips, and with no added sugar! If you’re a fan of the iconic Girl Scouts Samoas cookies, you’ll love this healthier alternative. These … Read more
] Discover the top 5 benefits of BPC157 injections for healing and recovery. Learn how they can enhance your health and why Omni Life Med + Wellness in Tampa, FL, is the best place to get them. BPC157 injections are revolutionizing the health and wellness world, known for their ability to accelerate healing and enhance … Read more
] Discover the top products from Swanson Vitamins to optimize health and boost running performance! Find out how these items support a healthy, active lifestyle, from gluten-free oats to electrolyte mixes and epsom salt cream. As a dedicated distance runner, I’m always looking for products that can support my health and enhance my performance. Swanson … Read more