Women's Health

HPV Vaccine Debate

The new HPV Vaccine ("Gardasil") is receiving a lot of attention from the media, doctors, and patients. Drug company commercials and state legislators are encouraging universal vaccination while at the same time many reports that the vaccine might not be as safe as initially thought have been surfacing. As with any new vaccine, and even established vaccines, there are often pros and cons that have to be weighed, and it often comes down to a case-by-case decision. Many of our patients have been asking us about this vaccine recently, so we wanted to share some resources to help you and your loved ones make informed decisions.

Strong and Healthy Bones: Osteoporosis prevention

Many people are familiar with the concept of keeping their bones healthy and strong, but how many of us really know what our own personal risk factors are for developing osteoporosis?