
Avoid Colorectal Cancer: Get Screened
By Riverview Health Physicians About 1 in 20 Americans will develop colorectal cancer in his or her lifetime. Although men are at greater risk than women, screening is one of the best ways to make sure that you don’t become one of the statistics. Finding and removing precancerous growths, or polyps, and early stage colorectal […]

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 […]

#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 […]

Tips for a Successful Maternity Leave
Maternity leave is a special time for new and experienced mothers. While bonding with your baby is rewarding and exciting—maternity leave is also hard work. Many mothers find this time challenging as they learn to balance their responsibilities while also getting to know their infant. Below are some tips to help you enjoy this special […]

#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 […]

Thinning Hair: More than a Cosmetic Concern?
By Dr. Stephanie Brazus Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN Concerned about thinning hair? Talk to your healthcare provider about what’s normal and what’s not, since losing hair may be telling you something important about your health. First things first: Losing some hair every day is natural. In fact, losing hair is a sign that your body […]

Bleeding After Menopause? Don’t Ignore It.
Dennis Pippenger, MD Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN Before you reach menopause, chances are you’ll experience some irregular bleeding patterns. After menopause, any bleeding is reason to see your healthcare provider. Here’s why. Bleeding after menopause or postmenopausal bleeding is when vaginal bleeding resumes at least six months after a woman experiences her last menstrual period. […]
Uterine Fibroids: What You Need to Know
Fibroids are the most commonly seen tumors of the female reproductive system. For some women, they cause no symptoms. For others, uterine fibroids can cause severe bleeding and other symptoms. But an important thing to know about fibroids is that in the vast majority of cases, fibroids are not cancerous. While we can’t pinpoint the […]