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| An e-health newsletter brought to you by the doctors and staff at Virginia Women's Center August 2008 | |
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Virginia Women's Center is pleased to bring you Centerpiece, your source for the most up-to-date health information brought to you by the doctors and staff at Virginia Women's Center.
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Conception Misconceptions: Parents, let's work together
Earlier this summer, news of a pregnancy pact made by teen girls in the northeast turned out to be a hoax. Misconceptions about--well, conception (and sex)--are everywhere, though. By the time young women come to us to talk about sex, it's usually too late to redirect their decisions, much less reverse the course of a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
Some of the misconceptions seem to be the same from generation to generation, and this is unfortunate. There's a problem. We recognize it. We think parents--and kids, too, perhaps--are concerned. Clarification is long overdue. Can we work together?
Click here to find out what the Richmond-area teens and young women we see are concerned about and what we can do to change the tide. But beware: language and terms used are uncensored. And you may learn something new, yourself! |
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Online prescription refill now available! We ran into some technical difficulties when first launching our prescription refill capability through our Web site. It's fixed now, so that you can communicate easily with your doctor's nurse or your nurse practitioner to request a refill. Online bill-pay and online appointments have been working all along. If you have given us feedback online, thank you! We have considered your suggestions and are working to expand the capabilities of appointment requests.
Discover these online capabilities and others under My Account at www.virginiawomenscenter.com. |
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Research studies bridging the gap
 Researchers began making strides in the field of medicine in the early 1900s. But did you know that it wasn't until the late 1980s that the discipline began taking into consideration the unique physiology of women? Virginia Women's Center is dedicated to clinical research that creates more effective and safer medications for women. We are enrolling now for two studies. Help us bridge the gap in clinical research by participating.
Seated from left: Connie Garman and Karen Wilson
Standing from left: Anita Buttner, Dr. Louis Thompson, Donna Pinnell, Dr. Peter Zedler, and April Cannon
Vaginal atrophy
For many women, menopause is just the beginning of the aging process. In fact, up to 40% of post-menopausal women experience uncomfortable, and often painful, feminine dryness, burning, irritation, and pain and/or bleeding with intimate activity. If you are between the ages of 40 and 80, are post-menopausal, and are experiencing any of these symptoms, you may be eligible to participate in this research study.
Fibrocystic breast diseaseTesting is for the safety and effectiveness of a topical gel applied directly to the breasts for the treatment of pain associated with fibrocystic breast disease. Participants must be over the age of 18 and still having menstrual cycles. The study lasts eight months. Lab tests, clinical visits, exams, mammograms and study medication are offered at no cost, along with a visit stipend. Call 662-6117, email womensresearch@vwcenter or visit Clinical Research on our Web site. Even if these studies aren't of interest, you can add your name to the clinical research database to be considered for future studies.
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| August is National Immunization Awareness Month
The Centers for Disease Control have named August National Immunization Awareness Month. Check out the Health section of our Web site for information on immunizations during pregnancy, Gardasil and a link to the CDC immunization page if you have other questions. |
Welcome Drs. Berkle & Roberts
We know how much women love their doctors-and with good reason! If you ever need to switch doctors though, because of insurance, for example, of if you'd like to refer a friend to Virginia Women's Center, we'd like you to meet Dr. Keith Berkle and Dr. Elizabeth Roberts. Our newest physicians join a dedicated team of medical providers who are committed to caring for women throughout their lives.
 Dr. Berkle was chief resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical College of Virginia since 2005. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from VCU with a Bachelor of Science in Biology where he was also a Provost Scholar. He received his M.D. from MCV in 2003. He is a Junior Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and he has served many years as a volunteer Firefighter-Paramedic. Read Dr. Berkle's complete biography here.
Dr. Keith P. Berkle
Dr. Roberts received her undergraduate degree in 1993 from Smith College in Massachusetts. She earned her M.D. and Ph.D from MCV in 2001 and completed her residency and internship at the Magee-Women's Hospital at the University of Pittsburgh in 2005. Dr. Roberts and her family are part of a community-supported agricultural cooperative which yields locally-grown produce all year long. Read Dr. Roberts' complete biography here.
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