Women’s Health
Q&A: Coronavirus and pregnancy
We still don’t know a lot about the effect of the coronavirus—or the disease it causes, COVID-19—on pregnant women and their babies. But here’s some information based on what health […]
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Screening for cervical cancer is vital
Cervical cancer used to have a grim story. It was once one of the most common causes of cancer death in American women. That changed when screening for the disease […]
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GRMC Recognizes Certified SANE Team
Guadalupe Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is proud to recognize our SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) nurses for recently obtaining their certifications in both adult/adolescent & pediatric SANE care through the […]
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Mammography
Mammography is an x-ray that checks for breast cancer in women. The images that it produces are called mammograms. These images may show small tumors that cannot be felt. Mammograms […]
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Have you had your flu shot?
The flu season is officially upon us. If you’ve ever had the flu, you know it can come with fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, headache, fatigue and a runny or […]
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October: A good time to consider breast health
As of yet, there is no sure way to prevent breast cancer, the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in this country. Even so, there are clear steps women can take to reduce their risk. And October, which is nationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, is the ideal time to take them.
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Pay Attention to Your Mental Health
As part of Women’s Health Week, we want to remind you to pay attention to your mental health. Here is an infographic, first shared by womenshealth.gov, that offers important mental […]
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Schedule Your Well-Woman Visit
As part of Women’s Health Week, we want to remind you of the importance of scheduling your Well-Woman visit. Here is an infographic, first shared by womenshealth.gov, that offers important wellness […]
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Is it time for a bone density screening?
Women 65 and older are at greater risk for problems with their bones, which is why most doctors recommend annual bone density screenings for osteoporosis beginning at age 65. […]
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3-D mammography: The picture is clear
Any woman who needs breast screening should consider 3-D mammography. Women with dense breast tissue or those at high risk for developing breast cancer may especially benefit because it […]
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Q&A: Cervical health
By Clint Burrus, MD Obstetrics/Gynecology 830.372.2791 January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and an opportunity to spread the word about important steps women can take to stay healthy. Here are […]
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10 Tips for Talking With Your Doctor
Taking an active role in your health care can help you get the best care possible from your doctor – and the best way to help your doctor help you […]
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Women and Stress Management: 7 Essential Tips
When you experience stress that lasts for weeks or months at a time, you can suffer more than just unpleasant feelings of worry and anxiety. Prolonged periods of stress can […]
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7 Health Tips Every Woman Should Take to Heart
Many women fall into the habit of taking care of others’ health and wellness needs before they take care of their own. But the fact is that you’re actually […]
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All About You: An Essential Self Wellness Check List
One of the biggest influencers of your good health is – You! No matter what your age or general health condition, your commitment to your own wellness matters greatly. […]
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Prevention Matters
Along with a balanced diet and regular exercise, annual visits with your family medicine doctor are essential for lifelong good health. Even if you’re not having any suspicious symptoms […]
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We’re Baby Friendly
Guadalupe Regional Medical Centers belongs to a select few U.S. health care facilities officially designated as Baby-Friendly Hospitals. This means that GRMC meets the highest standards for maternity care and […]
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LIFE Care at GRMC
A serious chronic illness is one of life’s toughest challenges – both for patients and for their loved ones. A specialized service called LIFE Care, or Lifelong Intensive Family Emotional […]
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