Women’s Health

Welcome to HGBWoman
We hope to become your trusted resource for all things related to women's health. HGB has been expanding its women's health program for the last year. This Web site is our latest step in that plan.

Taking Good Care of Yourself: It's a Right, Not a Privilege
As women, we're not very good at taking care of ourselves. We put others first: family, friends, work, and on and on. But it doesn't have to be that way! Taking care of ourselves is a right, not a privilege. The power is in your hands.

We can help. You'll find lots of information here. From tips about breast health and osteoporosis to stress and weight management, HGBWoman will be a comprehensive source for the things you're wondering about. And if there's anything missing, let us know! We want this to be YOUR site.

Enjoy your journey to improve the quality of your life. You're worth it ... and you deserve it!

Services

• Cosmetic Procedures
• Cardiology
• OB/GYN
• Mammography
• Weight Management
• Wellness Center

Tips, Facts and Routine Care

• Women's Health General Facts (PDF)
  
• Health Tips for Women (PDF)
• Routine Health Care for Women (PDF)

Events, News & Headlines

• Women's Health Experience 2010 -- Register today

Links and Resources

• Asthma
  Among adults, more women have asthma than men. It's not clear whether or how sex and sex hormones play a role in causing asthma. Asthma is a chronic (long-term) lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways and makes them more reactive to certain substances breathed in. The exact cause of asthma isn't known. Learn more about Asthma from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
  
  
• Heart Health
  Heart Disease is the #1 cause of death for women. Learn more about heart health from the American Heart Association.
  
  
• Metabolic Syndrome
  Metabolic syndrome (sometimes called syndrome X) is a group of risk factors for heart disease. You may have metabolic syndrome if you are overweight and have high blood pressure and high levels of sugar or fats in your blood. Many patients with adult-onset diabetes also have metabolic syndrome. Learn more about metabolic syndrome from the American Heart Association.
  
  
• Osteoporosis
  Osteoporosis, or porous bone, is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased susceptibility to fractures, especially of the hip, spine and wrist, although any bone can be affected. Learn more about osteoporosis from the National Osteoporosis Foundation.
  
  
• Other Health Links