Shaw Center for Women's Health

On this Memorial Day, the Shaw Center for Women's Health and Shaw Living remembers the ultimate sacrifices made for our freedom. Have a safe and happy Memorial Day.

May is National Women’s Health Month and at the Shaw Center for Women’s Health, we are dedicated to meeting the unique needs of women by supporting your health at every stage of life. Join us in helping to improve the health of the beautiful women in our community and all around the world this month and all year long. #womenshealthmonth2021 #womenshealth #caringforwomen #shawcenter #myshawdoc

One of the diagnostic tests we offer our patients at the Shaw Center for Women's Health is a bone density Dexa scan. We recommend that our patients 65 and older have a bone density scan every five years if they have no signs of bone loss and every two years if they exhibit signs of bone density loss.

There are many different methods of birth control available to our patients at the Shaw Center for Women's Health. By learning more about the options, you can decide which method is right for you and your partner. Dr. Joseph Novak discusses the various methods of birth control that he recommends for his patients.

Here’s three great ways to celebrate Women’s Health Week, May9-15th. 1- SCHEDULE A CHECKUP Annual checkups are an absolute must for maintaining good health. If you haven't had a physical in a while, contact your doctor and book an appointment. Yes, even if you're feeling great.... 2- ANALYZE YOUR DIET Check your eating habits to make sure you're getting the recommended daily allotment of nutrients. It's easy to slip into an unhealthy eating routine. Make National Women's Health Week a time to adjust your diet. 3- JOIN THE GYM Join your local gym and establish a regular workout routine. Better yet, if you have the resources, hire a personal trainer who will keep you honest.

Our highest priority is the health and well-being of our patients and employees as we navigate through the evolving impact of COVID-19 in our community. Watch what Dr. Brandi Warren has to say about it.

In an effort to keep our patients and employees healthy, please call our office at least one day before your appointment with Shaw Center or Shaw Living if: 1. You have a cough, fever and/or shortness of breath. 2. You have traveled outside of the US in the last 14 days. 3. You have been in contact with someone suspected of or is confirmed to have contracted COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

If you missed the open house for our new Shaw Living Primary Care facility, here's a glimpse of it! Thank you to Summerhill Creative for the excellent video!

https://www.timesenterprise.com//article_7a88a6e0-debd-5af

!! OPEN HOUSE !! Come see our new Shaw Living location! Take a tour, eat a cookie, drink some coffee! We are excited and can't wait to see you there!... 2484 E. Pinetree Blvd. Thomasville See more

Due to the increased possibility of inclement weather tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 6th), we will be closing at 1pm.

Our hormones do more for us than affect our libido! In fact, the signs of hormone imbalance in women can be different for everyonefrom night sweats to low mood to trouble sleeping. Since our hormones take part in so many important functions within our body it is vital to make sure that an imbalance is not affecting our daily life. Contact us to learn more about how the BioTE method can help patients #AgeHealthierLiveBetter through hormone optimization.

It’s hard to feel your best when you’re dealing with uncomfortable vaginal dryness. As we age, and our estrogen levels decline, our vaginal tissues become thinner. This can cause daily discomfort and can make intercourse more difficult. The method that we use in our practice, the BioTE method of bioidentical hormone therapy, or BHRT, can help balance hormones and relieve the symptoms associated with menopause. Contact us today to learn more.

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month! Nearly 13,000 women each year are diagnosed with Cervical Cancer in the United States. Both vaccination and regular screening can help prevent this disease. We believe reproductive health is incredibly important! So remember to schedule your pap and HPV tests and discuss your reproductive health concerns with us this Cervical Health Month.

Blustery winter weather can have a huge affect on our skin. Dry cracked skin can be such a pain, but staying hydrated and carrying hand moisturizer can help heal winter skin ailments. However, skin that is consistently dry and lifeless year round can be a byproduct of hormone imbalances in our body associated with age. Collagen helps our skin stay healthy and full of moisture, and estrogen may help the body retain collagen in the skin. The method that we use, the BioTE method of pellet therapy, has shown a statistically significant increase in a patient’s collagen. Contact us to learn more about the role of estrogen in collagen production!

So many women and men have been told that the symptoms of their hormone imbalance are merely part of getting older. We believe that you shouldn’t have to suffer the uncomfortable side effects of menopause or andropause when symptom relief is available. Contact us to learn how the method that we use, the BioTE method of hormone optimization, may help relieve the symptoms of hormone imbalance!

With colder weather comes sweater weather! But not everyone feels cozy wrapped up in a wool. Menopause can cause hot flashes, which can make a woman feel sweaty, hot, and uncomfortable. Contact us to learn how the BioTE difference may relieve the symptoms of hormone imbalance and help everyone enjoy all that winter has to offer.

The colder it gets the harder it is to leave the house to exercise. Teaming up with a friend to hit the gym can be a great way to stay motivated during the winter! However, lacking the energy to ever make it through normal exercise without feeling undue exhaustion can be a symptom of low testosterone. Feeling lethargic with decreased mood may be a sign of hormone imbalance. Contact us to learn more about the symptoms of unbalanced hormones, and how we may be able to help.