Eight That Can’t Wait
Every Woman Needs To Have These 8 Health Screenings and Exams
1) Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, increases the risk for heart attack and stroke.
When To Be Tested: At least once every two years, but more often if you already have high blood pressure.
2) Cholesterol
High cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease, strok…
Here’s a quick quiz. True or False:
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for American women.
In 1997, only 30 percent of American women answered that question correctly—True.
The Heart of a Woman
Women Are Becoming More Aware About the Dangers of Heart Disease
Fortunately, thanks to ongoing education and greater awareness, 56 percent of women knew the right…
All The Ways We Care
In The Fight Against Breast Cancer, Main Street Hospital Provides Women a Comprehensive Program of Services
Here’s the hard truth about breast cancer: No woman is safe. One in eight American women will be diagnosed with the disease. That’s the reason we’re committed to providing women in our community with the resources to test, detect, manage and treat this…
Early detection of breast cancer can be a lifesaver. When breast cancer is detected at a localized stage, the five-year survival rate is 98 percent! Here are three keys actions every woman can take to increase early detection.
Mammogram
Starting at age 40, women should have a mammography exam every year as long as they are in good health. Women with a high risk of breast cancer should…
About 1 in 8 American women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. Here are a few of the risk factors that can increase the chance of getting the disease.
Age: Women ages 55 and older account for about 2/3 of the cases of breast cancer.
Family History: Having a mother, sister or daughter with breast cancer doubles a woman’s risk. Still, over 85 percent of women with breast…
Angel On A Mission
In The Fight Against Breast Cancer, Jaclyn Smith Believes Knowledge Is Power
Best known for her role as Kelly Garret in the hit television series Charlie’s Angels, Jaclyn Smith was enjoying a fulfilling life and successful career in 2002 as an actress, fashion entrepreneur and mother of two. But that all changed in an instant when Jaclyn was diagnosed with breast…
The Numbers on Breast Cancer
• 2.9 million: Number of breast cancer survivors in the United States.
• 232,340: Estimated number of American women that will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013.
• 67%: Number of women 40 years of age and older who have had a mammogram in the last two years.
• 12%: Number of women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their…
All The Ways We Care
In The Fight Against Breast Cancer, Main Street Hospital Provides Women a Comprehensive Program of Services
Here’s the hard truth about breast cancer: No woman is safe. One in eight American women will be diagnosed with the disease. That’s the reason Main Street Hospital is committed to providing women in our community with all of the resources to test, detect,…
The Heart of a Woman
Women Are Becoming More Aware About the Dangers of Heart Disease
Here’s a quick quiz. True or False:
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for American women.
In 1997, only 30 percent of American women answered that question correctly—True.
Fortunately, thanks to ongoing education and greater awareness, 56 percent of women knew the right answer in…
When it comes to healthy eating, not all foods are created equal. The next time you’re grocery shopping, consider some of these super foods, which are loaded with vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.
Salmon is a low-fat, low-calorie source of protein. It’s also packed with omega-3 acids, a healthy fat that helps prevent heart disease, lowers your blood pressure, and reduces the risk of…