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Women’s Health

Staying healthy and well is one of the most important things women can do for themselves and for their loved ones, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some ways women can put their health first:

 

Stay Active

Regular exercise can help women boost their mood, maintain a healthy weight, and improve sleep. It also lowers risk for heart disease, breast cancer, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Women should speak with their doctor about what type of exercise is right for them.

Eat Healthy
Eating healthy can help women improve their health and prevent diseases. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, as well as lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts. Avoid having too much sodium, sugar, cholesterol, saturated fats, and trans fats.
Get Regular Checkups
Regular checkups and wellness exams help women increase their chances of living a longer, healthier life. Women should check with their primary care provider about the care and screenings they need, and whether they should schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment.

Follow Recommended Screenings

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Maintain Healthy Levels
A well-rounded diet and regular exercise can help keep women’s blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar at healthy levels. Women should talk to their primary care provider or heart specialist about safely reducing their risk and setting goals for a healthier heart.
Avoid Smoking
Smoking or using tobacco products greatly increases women’s risk of heart disease. Women who want to quit should speak to their primary care provider for help and to see if there are medications or nicotine replacement products that are right for them. Non-smokers who have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol also have a greater risk of developing heart disease when they’re exposed to secondhand smoke.

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September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month
9/13/2021 • Posted by Fidelis Care

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Newborn screening tests babies for serious medical conditions. Tests are performed using a few drops of a baby’s blood to identify certain genetic conditions that may permanently impact newborns and their families. Many of these conditions may not show symptoms at first, but early recognition and treatment can help affected babies live as long and normal of a life as possible.

Newborn babies get screening tests before they leave the hospital. A few drops of blood are taken from pricking the newborn's heel, usually 1-2 days after birth.

The test results are shared with the baby’s doctor. If a screening shows a baby might have a condition, it is important for parents to follow up quickly. Further testing may be needed.

New York State’s Genetic Screening Program was started in 1965 and now tests for more than 45 different conditions. Although these conditions are rare, 1 in 300 babies born in New York every day has one of these conditions. Early treatment can make the biggest difference in those babies’ lives.

For more information on newborn screening, visit NYS Department of Health, Wadsworth Center  or MedicinePlus, Newborn Screening.

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