Our practice as well as two of our physicians are finalists in the 2018 Best of Family and Kids voting for Birmingham Magazine.
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Three Easy Steps to Prevent the Flu
Per the CDC’s latest reports, the flu has now been reported as widespread in 42 states plus New York City and the District of Columbia, with 53 pediatric flu-related deaths reported so far. What this means for most, and certainly those with children, is that the flu is much closer to you and your home than you may think. While most of the recommendations for prevention should be practiced throughout the year, it’s more important right now to follow these steps to prevent sickness for not only you and your family, but numerous others. Continue reading “Three Easy Steps to Prevent the Flu”
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: Life After Cancer
Hearing the news that your cancer is cured is one of the greatest and most relieving feelings! After the initial wave of happiness, however, you may have a lot of questions about what comes next.
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Six Birmingham OBGYN Physicians Named as Top Doctors in Birmingham by B-Metro Magazine
Birmingham OBGYN had six (6) of our physicians named as Top Doctors in Birmingham by B-Metro Magazine this year.
We’re Now Serving Trussville Every Monday!
Great news for residents living in and around the Trussville area! We are now serving patients in the new St. Vincent’s Trussville location every Monday starting January 8, 2018.
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Help Us Welcome Dr. Susanna Carter to Birmingham OBGYN!
Birmingham Obstetrics Gynecology, P.C. is pleased to welcome our newest physician, Susanna Carter, M.D.
Dr. Carter is a Birmingham, Alabama native and graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. She completed her OB/Gyn residency at University of Tennessee Chattanooga and a Preventive Medicine residency at the University of Colorado.
Dr. Carter’s interests include general obstetrics, office gynecology, gynecologic surgery and healthy lifestyle coaching. She has a passion for coaching women in how to implement healthy lifestyle changes to prevent chronic disease, lose and maintain healthy weight and experience healthy pregnancies.
Dr. Carter is accepting new obstetrics and gynecology patients. To schedule an appointment, please call (205) 933-8334.
Holiday Hours & End of Year Appointments
Can you believe we’re approaching the end of the year already? In November and December, our office will be closed on a few select days so that our staff can enjoy the holidays with family and friends.
Should My Child Get the HPV Vaccine?
What is HPV?
The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States, with nearly everyone being infected at some point in their lives. In fact, it is estimated that 79 million Americans are infected with some type of HPV, and around 14 million new cases occur each year. Continue reading “Should My Child Get the HPV Vaccine?”
Breast Cancer Risk Testing: Is the BRCA Test Right for You?
You may have seen the term “BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 testing” being used on the internet in regard to breast cancer, but are you unsure about what it means? The simple explanation is this: BRCA1 and BRCA 2 are genes that help repair damaged DNA. Damaged DNA can lead to tumor growth. When either of these genes do not function properly, cells are more likely to develop genetic alterations that can lead to cancer.
It is possible to test for BRCA 1 & 2 mutations, but is it necessary for you? Having all of the information can help you make an informed decision.
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Are You at Risk for Osteoporosis?
Article Written by Ronald W. Orso, M.D., FACOG, FACS
Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle-so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses, such as bending over or coughing can cause a fracture. As we age, both men and women lose bone strength, but an abnormal loss results in osteopenia and then osteoporosis. Osteoporotic fractures usually involve the hip, wrist and spine. It affects women six times more often than men and is especially prevalent after menopause. White and Asian women are at highest risk. Fractures are responsible for considerable pain and disability and one in every five women over age 65 that fall and fracture a hip will die from the event within the next 12 months. For those who don’t die from the fracture, many will fracture the other hip within the next 24 months and it is usually the beginning of a long downward spiral of decreasing health and mobility.