Comprehensive Health Services Provide a Lifetime of Care for Women
Women take care of many people during their lifetimes: parents, spouses, sons, daughters, grandchildren and others. But all too often, because women are so busy caring for others, they often neglect to take care of themselves. At Pleasant Valley Hospital, we encourage...
Breast Cancer Screening During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Essential and Safe
Many women have been faced with the decision of whether to skip or postpone routine mammogram screenings during the current pandemic to avoid potential exposure to the coronavirus. It is important to know that when it comes to breast cancer screenings, staying home...
Why Self-Breast Exams are Important
Performing a Self-Breast Exam With about 1 in 8 women developing invasive breast cancer at some point during their lifetime, it is important for women to have routine screenings to detect any abnormalities in their breasts. This is because when it comes to the...
5 Questions Women Should Ask Their Provider
An annual well woman exam, separate from any other visit for sickness or injury, is an important way to stay informed and promote a pattern of preventive care and long-term health. These visits may include immunizations, important diagnostic and health screenings, and...
2020 & The Importance of Mammogram Screening
2020 has been a year unlike any other. Priorities have shifted. Schedules have changed. But one thing that is still important is your HEALTH. Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths for women in the United States. The good news is, if it’s...
Pleasant Valley Hospital Reminds Women to Schedule Regular Mammogram Screenings
October is breast cancer awareness month and throughout the month, Pleasant Valley Hospital is reminding women to schedule their yearly mammogram. At Pleasant Valley Hospital, we provide high-quality, 3D mammography by compassionate experts who help make the...
Breast Cancer: Are You at Risk?
With the exception of skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among American women. Risk Factors Some of the most common risk factors for breast cancer include: Getting Older: Most breast cancers are found in women age 55 and older. Family...
Stay Well with an Annual Wellness Exam
It’s never been more important to have an Annual Wellness Exam. OLDER ADULTS, as well as people with severe chronic conditions such as heart, lung or kidney disease or diabetes have a higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. According to the CDC, the first step...
What You Need to Know About Allergies, Asthma, Flu and COVID-19
Wondering what the difference is between allergies, asthma, flu and COVID-19? We’ll walk you through the symptoms of each illness, so you’ll know whether that cough came from your allergies or something more serious. Asthma and allergies often manifest similar...