Health Scene Magazine
Prioritizing Women's Healthcare
From the Desk of Dr. William J. Roth
Watson Clinic has long recognized the
stumbling blocks women may experience when seeking out the care they need. It
might be the challenge of fitting it into their busy schedules as they work and
care for others, a feeling that they’re not truly being heard by their
provider, or a perceived lack of access to the services they require.
That’s why we’ve remained fully
committed to providing diversity, access, and convenience of care to women
across our community. Our compassionate and attentive care teams possess
expertise in Obstetrics & Gynecology, breast health, cancer treatment, and
other departments devoted to female-specific health matters. They offer the
latest detection and treatment technologies, and extended appointment
availability from convenient locations close to home.
Of course, most of the leading causes
of death among women are not unique to their gender, and they include
conditions like heart disease, lung cancer, stroke, lower respiratory diseases
and Alzheimer’s disease. Our specialists in cardiology, oncology, pulmonary, neurology,
and other departments are sensitive to the oftentimes unique concerns of women
in these areas of medicine as well.
Case in point: In 2007, a team led by
Watson Clinic Cardiologist Dr. John G. Canto discovered the range of symptom
discrepancies between men and women who experience a heart attack. Unlike men,
women were more likely to report pain in the neck, jaw, and middle or upper
back, shortness of breath, nausea, cough, dizziness and indigestion among other
symptoms. Dr. Canto’s study made international headlines and, in the process,
empowered physician’s offices and emergency rooms to become more aware of which
signs to watch out for when treating their female patients.
Women’s health takes center stage
throughout this issue of Health Scene. We hope the information contained in
these pages inspires women in our community to seek the preventive and chronic
care services that can dramatically improve their quality of life.
Yours in good health,
William J. Roth, MD, PhD
Watson Clinic Managing Partner
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