JUNE 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
Making the Right Match: How to Choose a Family Doctor
Women Can Take Steps to Prevent Stroke
Early Detection Plays Key Role in Ovarian Cancer

Making the Right Match: How to Choose a Family Doctor
Choosing a family doctor is an important decision because he or she is the one doctor you’ll probably see the most. Find the physician who is right for you by first making a list of what’s important to you in a doctor. Starting with basic criteria in mind can help guide your search.

 
Women Can Take Steps to Prevent Stroke
In a survey of women by the American Heart Association, only about one-third said they were very well—or well—informed about stroke. Learn what women can do to lower their personal risk.

 
Early Detection Plays Key Role in Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is the deadliest type of gynecologic cancer. That’s probably because it typically is not diagnosed until it has reached an advanced stage. You can help protect yourself by knowing if you are at risk for this cancer and what symptoms to watch for.

 


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