Vaccine Prevents HPV and Cervical Cancer
Since the HPV vaccine hit the market in 2006, I’ve noticed a lot of young women are hesitant to get it. The common questions I hear are: “What
Read moreSince the HPV vaccine hit the market in 2006, I’ve noticed a lot of young women are hesitant to get it. The common questions I hear are: “What
Read moreNote: this article has been updated by Reb Huggins, CNM since originally written by Jabke Buesseler, CNM (now retired) in September, 2010. Most people know that midwives have
Read moreAt WHA we believe in focusing on self-care and good health year-round. But, if the indulgences of the holidays and the extra family time have gotten you off
Read moreThe holidays can be an exciting time—full of gatherings of friends and family, beautiful lights, delicious food, gifts and more. It can also be stressful with many demands
Read moreThe number of patients getting seasonal flu vaccine in our clinics declines significantly around this time every year. Some of this is to be expected, as our patients
Read moreYour first positive pregnancy test marks the beginning of years of parenting decisions–big and small–and the choice of where to give birth and with whom is among the
Read moreMost people don’t know I had my daughter when I was still in high school. Like so many teenage mothers, having a baby when I was still basically
Read moreTalking about sex all day is why I got into this business. It doesn’t embarrass me. I find it interesting. I think I am pretty good at listening,
Read moreThis post was written by Morghan Milagrosa, CNM, WHNP-BC, formerly of WHA’s Tualatin office. While Morghan is no longer with WHA, we still love these reminders! It seems
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