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Mammograms: Easy Breast Cancer Prevention

According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women and the second leading cause of death among women behind lung cancer.

Breast Cancer: A Patient Story

It was the little things that comforted Alex Kelly the most throughout her two-year journey with breast cancer.

Breast Cancer and Reconstruction: A Step Towards Healing

When recovering from breast cancer, breast reconstruction is a crucial step in the healing process for many women. Learn more about Summit Health breast reconstruction.

Keeping a Healthy Outlook on Menopause

Menopause can be tough to talk about, and even more uncomfortable to experience. Night sweats, weight gain, hair growth, breast changes—many women dread these symptoms and avoid talking about them...

Making Sense of COVID-19 Booster Recommendations

On September 23, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially recommended a booster shot for individuals age 65 and older, as well as those between the ages of...

Septic Shock: Symptoms, Signs, Risks, and Treatment

Our immune system protects our bodies from a variety of things, including viruses, bacteria, and toxins, so having a healthy one is important.

Gynecologic Cancer Services

Most women who come in for their yearly exam have questions about gynecologic cancers.

Ten Things You Need to Know About Thyroid Cancer

It has been an increasingly common tale in the endocrinology office of Ankur Modi, MD, over the past three years.

Is it a Heart Attack or a Panic Attack? How to Spot the Difference.

A man in his fifties clutches his chest and collapses. This classic heart attack presentation may be common in the movies, but in real life the signs are not always...

Women in the ‘Sandwich Generation’

More than one in 10 U.S. parents are also caring for an adult parent or relative, according to data from the Pew Research Center.