Letter to the Editor: National Decisions Impact Women's Health

Letter to the editor: National decisions impact women's health

As we mark National Women’s Health Week, I’m thinking about what it means to care for women across their entire lifespan — from reproductive health to chronic disease management. In California, we’ve worked hard to close gaps in care and…

When a girl crosses the door into adolescence, her body begins to tell stories that only a woman can understand. From that moment, female health becomes a complex universe that deserves specialized attention. It’s not just about going to the doctor when something hurts, but about creating a preventive care network. Knowing the right specialists and knowing when to visit them can make the difference between living with health or living with shock…

For Women’s Health Month, women reminded not to let small problems get out of control

May is Women’s Health Month, and doctors are reminding women of all ages to take simple steps to ensure they stay healthy and don’t let small problems turn into big problems. Dr. Heather Figueroa is an OB-GYN with Corewell Health in St. Joseph. She tells us you might be surprised to learn about the biggest health threat facing women today. “The number one killer of women is actually cardiovascular health,” Figueroa  said. “That is something that…

For Women's Health Month, women reminded not to let small problems get out of control

May is Women’s Health Month, and doctors are reminding women of all ages to take simple steps to ensure they stay healthy and don’t let small problems turn into big problems. Dr. Heather Figueroa is an OB-GYN with Corewell Health in St. Joseph. She tells us you might be surprised to learn about the biggest health threat facing women today. “The number one killer of women is actually cardiovascular health,” Figueroa  said. “That is something that…