APRIL 2007
WOMEN'S HEALTH

St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital has developed convenient and high-quality services to meet a woman's health needs in every stage of her life, from wellness to birthing, preventive screenings to diagnosis and appropriate care.


 In This Issue
Expectant Moms Face Additional Heart Risks
Women Can Learn More About Breast Cancer Risk Through Dad
Parental Rules Can Keep Young Drivers Safe

Expectant Moms Face Additional Heart Risks
When you’re expecting, you’ve got a lot on your mind—baby names, nursery colors, and, of course, the health of your baby. What you may not be thinking about are heart problems down the road.

 
Women Can Learn More About Breast Cancer Risk Through Dad
Family history of breast cancer—on both your mother’s and your father’s side—is an important risk factor for the disease. Yet women often are not aware of breast cancer on their father’s side of the family. New findings point to the danger: This could leave both you and your doctor with an unclear picture of your risk and how to manage it.

 
Parental Rules Can Keep Young Drivers Safe
Each year, motor vehicle crashes kill 5,500 teen drivers and passengers. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers parents strategies for keeping their young drivers safe.

 


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