You're online…and so are we…for scheduling your visit and
checking in before your appointment. It's fast and easy, so
check it out here!
http://www.wfoflou.com/schedule-your-well-woman-visit.html
Although the safety of your baby is important every month
during the year, September is Baby Safety Month.
SafeKids.org has some amazing tips and a checklist to check
out surrounding keeping your little one safe. Or if you are
thinking of getting pregnant, come talk to us! Babies are our
specialty!
https://www.safekids.org/infographic/protecting-children-your-home
Fruits and veggies are key for a proper diet and maintaining
the appropriate body weight. Fruits and veggies also keep
your heart healthy and strong, which is an added and very
important bonus. #eatyourfruitsandveggies
It's Healthy Aging Month. Getting older can be a great thing, so why not celebrate it! Learn a new skill, start a new hobby or spend time with friends. And don't forget to schedule your
annual exam! #healthyaging #annualexam
http://www.wfoflou.com/schedule-your-well-woman-visit.html
Women First is a caring and confidential place to talk about sexual health concerns you may have...at any age. If you need help choosing the right type of birth control, or you're worried about STDs, or you are having menopausal dryness and pain, women First has a listening ear and ready guidance for better sexual health. Come talk to us.
http://www.wfoflou.com/family-planning-sexual-health/index.html
Please remember to wear your mask at all times when in the
Women First office. We're doing our part to stop the spread of
COVID- 19 and we ask that you help us in doing so!
#wearyourmask http://www.wfoflou.com/
While many call it Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we
prefer to think of October as Breast Health Awareness
Month! Schedule your mammogram with our "Breast Care
Team" and ask for 3D TOMO! #mammogram
#breasthealth #3dtomosynthesis
http://www.wfoflou.com/wome
n-first-care/3d-tomosynthesismammography.
html
Women First physician, Dr. Rebecca Booth, will be on
tonight's Centered on Health with Baptist Health radio
show to talk about 3D Tomosynthesis Mammography. Tune
in to WHAS at 7:00 pm tonight to hear what she has to say.
Don't miss it—tune in to WHAS.com/listen or use your
iHeart radio app.
https://www.iheart.com/live/newsradio-
840-whas-969/
Tune in to WHAS radio tomorrow evening at 7 pm to hear
our own Dr. Booth talk about 3D TOMO Mammography. Dr.
Booth is the guest physician on Centered on Health with
Baptist Health on October 8th at 7:00 pm. Tune in to
WHAS.com/listen or use the iHeart radio app.
https://www.iheart.com/live/newsradio-
840-whas-969/
Where would we be without our Physician Assistants? We
appreciate them every day, but especially today! Join us in
recognizing our Physician Assistants for all of the awesome
work that they do.
http://www.wfoflou.com/about-us/nurse-practitioners-and-physician-assistants.html
Virtual Walks are something new for us, too! This year's Komen Race for the Cure is being done wherever you are. Run/Walk today in your neighborhood, local park, or wherever suits you! Women First is a proud sponsor and supporter of this cause, so wear some pink and take some steps today for this virtual walk/run! #komenraceforthecure #womenfirst
https://komenkentucky.org/
Women First is ready to support tomorrow's Komen Race
for the Cure. It's a virtual Run/Walk, so we're dressed in pink and supporting Komen's effort to eliminate breast cancer. #komen #wearpink https://komenkentucky.org/
Things will look a little different this year, but the cause
and the support is still the same! This year's Steps to
Independence "walk" will be a drive-by parade and
scavenger hunt! So get your team together to drive by in
style and proudly show your support of Down Syndrome!
For times and location click the link!
https://stepstoindependence
walk.com/
As Ovarian Cancer only affects women, this is something near and dear to our hearts. Virtual walks are now something we are getting the hang of! Please join Women First in wearing teal for tomorrow's 2020 virtual Whisper Walk—you'll be helping us create awareness of Ovarian Cancer and fund the research to end it.
http://www.oakky.org/
Tonight's discussion on miscarriage features Dr. Ann Grider
at 7:00 p.m. on Baptist Health's Centered on Health radio
show. Tune in to WHAS.com/listen or use your iHeart radio
app. https://www.iheart.com/live/news-radio-840-whas-969/
Dr. Ann Grider will be on tomorrow evening's Centered on Health with Baptist Health radio show to talk about miscarriage...the unexpected loss of pregnancy before 20 weeks of gestation. Tune in to WHAS at 7:00 pm tomorrow evening to join the discussion. Don't miss it—tune in to
WHAS.com/listen or use your iHeart radio app.
https://www.iheart.com/live/news-radio-840-whas-969/
Getting screened to measure your bone density is an easy,
non-invasive way to know your risks of low bone mass.
Protect yourself against osteoporosis risk with a DEXA scan
at Women First! Learn more here. #osteoporosis
http://www.wfoflou.com/wome
n-first-care/bone-densitytesting.
html
We miss seeing your lovely smiles, but please remember
to wear a mask the entire time you are in our offices. We
are doing our part to protect you and our staff from
COVID-19. #wearamask http://www.wfoflou.com/
Diabetes affects women differently than men, increasing the risk for heart disease and other diabetes-related complications like blindness, kidney disease, and depression. Know your risks during Diabetes Awareness Month. #diabetesrisk
https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes
At Women First, we honor families through the joy of childbirth. On National Adoption Day, we also celebrate those families who choose to grow through adoption. #foreverfamily #adoptionday
The end of the year is a good time to think about a healthier
you in 2021. How can we help? #healthyyou #womenfirst
http://www.wfoflou.com/women-first-care/index.html
No matter how many times you've tried before, today is a great day to give up smoking or vaping. It's the Great American Smokeout! Just for today, kick the habit and do something healthy for yourself…a first step to better health. #greatamericansmokeout https://www.cancer.org/healthy/stay-away-from-tobacco/guide-quitting-smoking/deciding-to-quit-smoking-and-making-a-plan.html
Women First is proud to support the March of Dimes in
its efforts to give every baby a fighting chance...at birth and beyond. #worldprematurityday
https://www.marchofdimes.org/mission/prematurity-campaign.aspx
As the weather gets colder and flu season is upon us, please remember to wear your mask at all times while in our offices—and otherwise to protect all those around you!
http://www.wfoflou.com/
It's Heart Health Month, so know your risk for cardiovascular disease and then plan to do something about it! Heart disease is the #1 killer of women, but there are things you can do to help. Use this month to quit smoking or become more active! We want your heart to be healthy as much as you do! #hearthealth #happyheart
It's National Girls & Women in Sports Day—celebrating women in sports and reminding young girls that they are able-bodied and physically strong!
https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/get-involved/ngwsd/
It's National Wear Red Day, so we're dressed in red to support Women's Heart Health Month. Nearly 80 percent of cardiac events can be prevented, so it's important for each of us to know our heart health risks and take action to stay heart healthy! #goredforwomen #nationalwearredday
https://www.goredforwomen.org/ en/about-heart-disease-inwomen/facts
On World Cancer Day, Women First reminds you of the importance of your annual exam—an important time to address your cancer screening needs. Early detection saves lives, so schedule your annual exam today. #worldcancerday #earlydetectioniskey
http://www.wfoflou.com/scheduleyour-well-woman-visit.html
Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, born on February 3rd, was the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States (1849). Today, we recognize all women physicians (especially ours) for their accomplishments and their dedication to care. #nationalwomenphysiciansday #ilovemydoctor #womenfirstlouisville
Today is the day we celebrate all of YOU! Patient Recognition Week has been observed during the first week of February since 1995. We appreciate all of our patients every day, but this week we want to specifically let you know how awesome you are!