Photo Left to Right: Genifer Rucker, president of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels; Cris Daskevich, CEO of CHRISTUS Children’s; Luanne Ansaldo, president of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center; Sister Yolanda Tarango, congregational leader of the...
Breast Reconstruction After Cancer Surgery Empowers Women with a Sense of Control
By Paul J. Watkins Breast cancer is a diagnosis that brings fear and uncertainty, not just from the disease itself but also from questions regarding reconstruction options, cosmetic results, and restoration of self-confidence. Megan Burgess, MD, is a board-certified...
Reporting Symptoms Promptly Empowers Women to Meet and Defeat Gynecologic Cancer
“The warning signs are different for each gynecologic cancer,” explains Georgia McCann, M.D., a board-certified gynecologic oncologist. Dr. McCann is an associate clinical professor and chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at UT Health San Antonio and the...
Minimizing Opioids in the Delivery Room and Beyond: Non-Opioid Pain Management for Women’s Health Surgeries
By Dr. Paula Bilica, board-certified OB/GYN, Legacy Women’s Health, San Antonio, TX Having a baby is an exciting time for a mother. However, it can also come with new concerns and considerations – both during and after birth. Cesarean sections, or C-sections, are a...
Sudha Seshadri, MD, Stands at the Forefront of Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment
By Paul J. Watkins Sudha Seshadri, MD, a board-certified and fellowship-trained neurologist and founding director of the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio, recalls why she chose a career in medicine. "My...
Women in Healthcare: Dr. Lisa Martén
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Women in Healthcare: TruOrtho
TruOrtho is the first and only ALL FEMALE Orthopaedic practice in the U.S. Our fellowship-trained specialists are dedicated to the care of all problems related to the hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, foot & ankle. We provide the highest level of concierge orthopaedic care using advanced technology in a relaxing and engaging environment.