by Monique Binkley Smith | Feb 28, 2022
One woman overcame gender bias in the 19th century medical community. Another would start her career with nothing more than a few dollars and unwavering determination. Still another was a prominent community member with a dream of a healthier community. In a day and...
by Monique Binkley Smith | Feb 23, 2022
Timing is everything when it comes to maintaining good health. That’s according to Dr. Rita Kwan-Feinberg, MPH, FACS, a Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation surgeon who specializes in breast cancer and serves as co-director of the Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center at...
by Monique Binkley Smith | Feb 7, 2022
According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. for men and women. Catching colon cancer early through screening reduces the number of deaths from the disease, yet many people are not up to...
by Monique Binkley Smith | Oct 22, 2021
Get your mammogram; early detection saves lives. That’s the timely message from two breast cancer experts this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many women delayed getting their annual mammogram out of concern for COVID-19, says breast surgeon Anne Peled, M.D.,...
by Monique Binkley Smith | Oct 15, 2021
Pregnant people have a lot on their minds. They may worry about everything from “Is my baby developing normally?” to “What color should I paint the nursery?” But many pregnant people may also wonder whether to get vaccinated against the seasonal flu and COVID-19....
