Overcoming Endometriosis with Robotics
After years of suffering from endometriosis, Cindy Gaines had tried everything to manage her symptoms. She was regularly struggling with painful cramping. Her active lifestyle was not what it had once been as she could no longer participate in activities she enjoyed. She had a surgery to remove her left ovary and fallopian tubes. She […]
Life After Loss
The images from Kindsey and Lynn Niehues’ recent family photoshoot show all smiles and a loving family. It all looks effortless. About nine months ago, their newest addition, Justin, rounded out their family by making a big brother and sister out of 3-year-old Derek and 6-year-old Bridgette. But over the course of one year, the […]
Self-Breast Exam: The Right Way
Knowing your body is one of the single best ways to stay healthy, since it allows you to recognize and address issues early, when they’re easier to treat. That’s why it’s so important to examine your breasts regularly and to do it correctly. Here’s how: 1: Look in the mirror Stand topless in front of […]
#MyFocus: Get to Know Holly Storm, DO
Meet Holly Storm, DO, an OB/GYN physician with Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN who believes the best patient care for women is achieved when they are empowered and can advocate for themselves. Dr. Storm strives to build a genuine relationship with each of her patients through education, collaboration and listening to their needs. She treats every […]
Get to Know a Few of Our Women’s Health Providers
Whether you’re playing catch-up with work emails or playing catch with your kids, we understand it can be hard to make health a priority. The team at Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN understands that each woman’s health needs and life circumstances are unique. By taking a personalized approach, our physicians work with each patient to help […]
4 Reasons Prenatal Care is Key to a Healthy Mom and Baby
If you were suddenly diagnosed with a serious illness or medical problem, you’d probably book the first appointment to seek out guidance and treatment from your healthcare provider, right? Pregnancy––though a temporary health condition––shouldn’t be any different. Finding maternity care and an OB/GYN doctor is even more important as the maternal mortality rate in the […]
#MyFocus: Meet Dr. Ashley Seidner
Meet Ashley Seidner, DO, a physician at Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN. Dr. Seidner enjoys educating, empowering and caring for women while building long-lasting relationships with her patients. Dr. Seidner believes it’s her privilege to advocate for women and to provide high-quality care for them through all stages of their lives—from adolescence to maternity, menopause and […]
#MyFocus: Made for Medicine
It’s not very often a child decides their future career at 6 years old. Many children aspire to be a police officer, a firefighter or a doctor – but change their minds as they get older. And many young adults set off for college with a career path in mind – only to change their […]
#MyFocus: Giving New Life
Meet Rachel Davenport, MD, an OB/GYN physician at Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN. Becoming a doctor was always the plan for Dr. Davenport, even as a little girl. She remembers using the toy doctor set her parents bought her and pretending to play doctor with her stuffed animals. “Because I knew at a young age, my […]
No-Embarassment Zone
By Dr. Polly Trainor Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN Be honest. How would you rate your health when it comes to intimacy, with 5 being “Doing great” to 1 being “The pits.” But don’t answer yet. First, let’s talk about what health in this part of a woman’s life (really) means. According to the formal definition, […]