By Dr. Sophia Omoro True health is more than just the absence of illness; it’s about cherishing, protecting and nourishing the fragile gift of life. Dr. Sophia Omoro, an otolaryngology head and neck surgery specialist at Memorial, understands this deeply. Driven by a purpose that has only grown stronger with experience, she has walked countless […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to talk about breast self-exams. If you’re confused about whether you should be checking your breasts regularly, you’re not alone. Research suggesting that self-checks don’t increase survival rates from breast cancer has led some physicians to stop recommending them. Many doctors maintain that breast […]
As we approach the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), you may need some advice for navigating this important event. Here are eight essential bits of information to help guide you through this period successfully: 1. AEP runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 each year, allowing Medicare beneficiaries to review and make changes to their […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture ‘Girls can be surgeons, too!’ Dr. Yekaterina Karpitskaya breaks barriers while fixing broken bones After watching her first knee-replacement surgery, Dr. Yekaterina Karpitskaya was hooked. A self-described “operating room junkie” in medical school, Karpitskaya lingered after lectures in hopes that surgeons would let her watch their procedures — or even […]
By Sarah Jones When I started work as an advocate at the Crisis Center in Manhattan, Kansas, I rationalized that while I had never experienced domestic violence, I knew what it was and still could make a difference. I look back at that version of myself and can only smile. I am (thankfully) a child […]
Biloxi- born Stephanie Duprey Mathes works as the director of technical assistance and training for a Washington, D.C.-based national organization. Previously, she was the co-founder, COO and CEO of CLIMB CDC — a local workforce development organization. MY HEALTH CHALLENGE I have several auto immune diseases, specifically lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. I became ill suddenly […]
Sickle cell disease is a debilitating, progressive and life-shortening disease. Treatments can decrease pain and prolong survival, but even so, the disease is often devastating. Until recently, the only potential curative option was a bone marrow transplant, which requires a donor, carries significant risk and only is an option for a fraction of patients. However, […]
