Get up to date with breast cancer, other health screenings
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when women are reminded to get their breast health screenings. About 30 percent of all new female cancers each year are breast […]
Category Archives: Women’s Health
Spread awareness of Ovarian Cancer
As we approach Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day on Sept. 5, it’s vital to shine a spotlight on this often-overlooked disease. Ovarian cancer, a malignancy originating in the ovaries, is the […]
Cervical cancer awareness for women
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus connecting to the vagina. It is a significant global health concern, but […]
Breast cancer patient urges women to get screened
While breast cancer most often occurs in women 50 and older, some women face this diagnosis at a younger age. A mother of three young children, Mary Voss was 44 […]
Riverwood introduces comprehensive women’s health team
Riverwood Healthcare Center has a team of experienced providers offering advanced and comprehensive women’s health care. “We were happy to welcome Dr. Alisha Lindberg, obstetrician and gynecologist, to our women’s […]
Expert women’s health care
This article by Dr. Jennifer Tessmer-Tuck, OBGYN, was published in the Aitkin Independent Age on Aug. 25, 2021. Whether it’s pregnancy care, a preventative screening such as a pap smear […]