Children are a wonderful part of life and a source of joy for many families. However, many couples have a difficult time getting pregnant and may experience infertility. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines infertility as a situation where a couple has been having unprotected sex for a long period of time but still cannot get pregnant. For women under 30 years old, they are said to be experiencing infertility if they’ve been trying to get pregnant for a year or more, ... [Read More]
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Treatment Options for STDs
In 2018, a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that 1 in 5 people in the US had an STI (sexually transmitted infection), accounting for 68 million infections. Almost half of the STIs were among young people aged between 15-24. An untreated sexually transmitted disease (STD) could lead to potentially serious long-term health complications, particularly in women, including pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and cancer. Fortunately, most STDs are ... [Read More]
Reasons to Consider Using a Children’s Care Center
The emergence of children’s care centers has been a boon to parents in search of a safe place to leave their children when they go to work. And here’s the icing on the cake: children’s care centers provide benefits that extend beyond giving parents peace of mind while making a living. If you’re currently gathering information to help you weigh your options— whether you should get a family child care provider or send your little one to a children’s care center—keep reading to learn just a few ... [Read More]
About Female Healthcare And Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners
As a woman, you know how unique your health care needs are. At FamilyCare of Kent, our board-certified nurse practitioners provide the preventive care, along with diagnostics and treatments, women need for vibrant health and optimal day-to-day function. Let’s look at some frequently asked questions we receive about women’s healthcare in Kent, WA, and how our nurse practitioners provide it. What Are The Most Pressing Health Care Needs Women Have? It’s important to remember that women differ ... [Read More]
Leveraging Technology for ADHD Management
By Rebecca Jeanna Children who are diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often don’t outgrow it. In fact, symptoms of ADHD can manifest throughout adult life in different ways. Psychologists from the University of Washington School of Medicine recently found that only 10% of children with ADHD completely overcome it. As adults, they may continue to have inattentive symptoms like forgetfulness, disorganization, or trouble concentrating on a task. Those who were ... [Read More]
