Breast cancer: the Linda Gutschmidt journey

Image of Linda Gutschmidt and her family. Linda shares her breast cancer journey that she recently ventured through.
Posted On October 18, 2018 / Posted in JRMC News

Breast cancer: the Linda Gutschmidt journey

Editor’s note: Cancer impacts everyone. And Linda was one of them. Linda Gutschmidt shares her cancer journey as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month. This is her story. These last few months...

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What's normal? It's recommended that women begin receiving regular Pap tests beginning at age 21.
Posted On October 17, 2018 / Posted in JRMC News

0: number of excuses not to get a Pap test

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide. It can impact women of all ages. Nevertheless, one of the barriers to care is often fear or anxiety. “In this...

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JRMC Gynecologist & Obstetrician, Dr. Bailey Runkles, shares 9 common questions that most women ask their gynecologist.
Posted On October 15, 2018 / Posted in JRMC News

9 most common questions women ask their gynecologist

Is this normal? A gynecologist treats patients with female reproductive organs. The visit may be uncomfortable, but it’s important to a woman’s overall health. During any visit, speak openly and honestly about common...

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Image. Pap tests and HPV tests can flag early signs of cervical changes. If detected early, the chances of successful treatment are high. It is recommended that women receive Pap tests starting at age 21.
Posted On October 13, 2018 / Posted in JRMC News

Cervical Cancer: 4 reasons to get a Pap and HPV test

Cervical cancer can impact women of all ages. Cervical cancer is primarily caused by infection of human papillomavirus, otherwise known as HPV. Some strains of HPV cause cell changes on a woman’s...

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Image. JRMC Gynecologist & Obstetrician, Dr. Bailey Runkles, shares questions women should ask their gynecologist about.
Posted On October 10, 2018 / Posted in JRMC News

Breast health: 4 questions to ask your gynecologist

One in eight. That is the number of women that will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime, according to Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Women of all ages should establish a...

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