Women's Health Center
At the service of women's well-being
East Georgia Regional Medical Center understands that women have different health care needs than men.
10 things you can do to help live longer, live better, and live happier.
For years, women have trusted our team of experts to provide outstanding healthcare and support. We stand ready to address the unique needs of women of all ages, whether embracing motherhood, maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle or making life transitions.
Lisa Rogers, MD
Benjamin Oldham, MD
Barbara Williams, DO
Stanley Morgan, MD
George Alban Palmer, MD
James Leonard Hiller, MD
Sidney R. Washington, III, MD
Todd Lynford Allen, MD
Gary B. Sullivan, MD
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Females, Young Athletes Take Longer to Get Over Concussions
Study found they scored worse on visual memory tests, with symptoms lingering 2 weeks after injury
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Early Study Hints at Link Between Certain Sunscreens, Endometriosis
But findings are preliminary, and sunscreen has major benefits in preventing skin cancer
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Many Primary Care Docs Don't Know Long-Term Effects of Chemo: Survey
Experts stress that information needs to be passed on after cancer treatment ends
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Is Combining Hysterectomy and a Tummy Tuck Safe?
Yes, small study concludes, but some other experts disagree
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Women Exposed to Violence Might Have More Risky Sex
Those experiencing multiple types of violence had more partners, more unprotected sex, study found
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Weight-Loss Surgery May Also Help Menstruation, Skin, Hair
Hormonal benefits are gained from bariatric procedures, new study suggests
This article will help identify some symptoms which may need to be evaluated by your physician.
The causes, symptoms & treatments for dysmenorrhea.
Tips for preparing for this important life event.
Do you know how to do breast self-examination (BSE)?
Insight into risk factors, preventative measures, symptoms and treatments for the disease.
How a woman can decrease her risk of developing heart disease.
Like so many breast cancer stories, Kim Futch’s begins with finding a lump.
She felt it in June, and had it checked out. By January it had grown and by February she was having breast cancer surgery. She was referred to Dr. Jean-Claude Schwartz and felt immediately comfortable in his care. Dr. Marc Bisseck became her plastic surgeon and Dr. Harsh Bhushan, her oncologist.
“The three doctors communicate well,” she said, which made the whole process easier on her and her family.
“The doctors know who I am. They know me,” she said. “I ran into Dr. Schwartz in the cafeteria and he recognized me. That might not happen at bigger hospitals.”
Kim was grateful to be able to have surgery and chemotherapy locally.
“I was sick the first three months. I couldn’t have made it driving out of town,” she said. She completed chemo last month. Already, her hair is growing back and she’s trying to figure out what to do with all the scarves and hats she bought during treatment.
“Part of me is still in shock,” she admits, and she’s trying to be strong to get through it all. Kim was just 34 when she was diagnosed. She’s turned 35 since then. She and her husband have a 7-year-old son to raise, and she counts on her strong faith to get her through. That, and the personalized care she received at East Georgia Regional.
For all the joy, wonder and experience of being a woman, we're here for you every step of the way. East Georgia Regional Medical Center Women's Services brings together medical expertise, innovative technology and comprehensive services to address the unique needs of women of all ages who are embracing motherhood, maintaining wellness or making life transitions.
