Women’s Health at Every Stage: Screenings, Nutrition and Wellness
Women’s health evolves through every stage of life, from early adulthood to menopause and beyond. Understanding the right screenings, nutrition and preventive…
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Understanding Women's Heart Health
This February we’re acknowledging American Heart Month by discussing the importance of women’s heart health. Heart disease is the number one killer of women in…
Understanding Cervical Health: Screenings, Symptoms and Prevention
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to helping educate the public on how to prevent cervical cancer, primarily through the Pap Smear…
Taking Care of What Keeps You in Balance
Bladder Health Awareness Month is an opportunity to focus on caring for one of the most crucial organs in your body — the bladder. It plays a vital role in…
Breaking Barriers: Confronting Health Stigmas in the African American Community Blog Series (Part 1: Maternal Health)
UF Health Jacksonville is dedicated to providing the highest-quality care to all patients. In recognition of African American History Month, we are taking a…
Cardiology for Women from a Woman's Perspective
Heart disease is the number one killer in women. Madeline Mahowald, MD, discusses symptoms, risk factors, and evidence of heart disease that are unique to…
How Lifestyle Choices Impact Your Bladder Health—and What to Do About It
November marks Bladder Health Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the often-overlooked issues surrounding bladder health. This month serves as an…
A proud legacy of care for women and newborns
This year marks the 50th anniversary of a special program that cares for women and their newborns. Since 1974, Northeast Florida moms-to-be with high-risk…
Race for the Cure
Shahla Masood, MD, FCAP, medical director, UF Health Jacksonville Breast Center, was honored at the 25th anniversary of the annual “Race for the Cure,” held…
An Unusual Headache Leads to Stroke Diagnosis
Ann Webb initially dismissed her headache, but what started as a minor inconvenience, turned out to be the first sign of a stroke.
Ask the Doctor: What are the symptoms of a stroke?
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. To learn about stroke symptoms, we talked with Benjamin Alwood, MD, University of Florida assistant professor of…
Minority Health Month: Key Factors for Safe, Healthy Pregnancy Experiences for Minority Women
High-quality health care, patient trust and education are key factors in helping to ensure more minority women have healthier pregnancies.
