HEALTHIER YOU: Answering a common question about Pap tests

BY DR. ANNETTE MAYES, OB/GYN Are Pap tests still needed after removal of the uterus (hysterectomy)?” I am often asked this question by women who have had hysterectomies if they should have their annual Pap smear test even if they no longer have a uterus. I often tell them: “It depends.” A Pap test is […]

Caring for those who served

By Cassandra Cotton, Nathan Adelson Hospice Community Outreach Manager Next month sees the beginning of the holiday season — and one of the things we remain eternally grateful for is the sacrifices our veterans have made to keep us safe. On Veterans Day we honor those who have served, and we can never forget those […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Women and Diabetes

BY DR. ANNETTE MAYES, OB/GYN In November, our minds turn to our traditional menus for a Thanksgiving feast. We give thanks for all the blessings bestowed upon us. As women, we might be undecided about whether to serve the grand meal with recipes that remind you of grandma’s cooking or those recipes that will be […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Addressing disparities in the impacts of breast cancer

Addressing disparities in the impacts of breast cancer BY DR. ANNETTE MAYES, OB/GYN As we acknowledge Breast Cancer Awareness Month for October, it is important to also be aware of health disparities. Black and white women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer at about the same rate, but Black women are 40 […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Black women and ovarian cancer

Black women and ovarian cancer BY DR. ANNETTE MAYES, OB/GYN Ovarian cancer is perhaps one of the most dangerous diseases, because more than 80% of these cases are diagnosed in late stages. At that point, there’s also the chance that the cancer has metastasized — or spread to other parts of the body — very […]

Who is on the hospice care team?

Who is on the hospice care team? By Cassandra Cotton, Nathan Adelson Hospice Community Outreach Manager Caring for someone at the end of life can be overwhelming. It takes a variety of skilled professionals to deal with the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of a terminally ill patient. Most families would find it impossible […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Breastfeeding and COVID

Breastfeeding and COVID BY DR. ANNETTE MAYES, OB/GYN The month of August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Many women know that breast milk provides their babies with protection against many illnesses, but there are still many questions around breastfeeding during the COVID pandemic. Though breastfeeding is ultimately a personal decision, the Centers for Disease Control […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Protecting your baby from Group B strep

Protecting your baby from Group B strep BY DR. ANNETTE MAYES, OB/GYN Group B strep (GBS) is a type of bacteria that is naturally found in the digestive and lower reproductive tracts of both men and women. About 1 in 4 pregnant women “carry” or are “colonized” with GBS. Carrying GBS does not mean that […]

HEALTHIER YOU: Sickle Cell Disease and Pregnancy

Sickle Cell Disease and Pregnancy BY DR. ANNETTE MAYES, OB/GYN A pregnant woman with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is more likely to have problems that can affect the health of her unborn baby than a woman without SCD. The disease can become more severe during pregnancy — and pain episodes can occur more often. A […]

We Honor Vets

We Honor Vets By Cassandra Cotton, Nathan Adelson Hospice Community Outreach Manager As Memorial Day approaches, it is our privilege to honor those who have served and are no longer with us. There are also those whose journey of life is ending. Veterans are about 14% of Nevada’s population — and they have unique end-of-life […]

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