Women's Health


Like Jolie, More Women Choosing Mastectomy

News yesterday about Angelina Jolie’s double mastectomy sparked numerous discussions across TV talk shows, entertainment blogs and mainstream news outlets. The actress revealed in a...

May 15, 2013 / 2 min read


Mothers' Miracles

For women wanting children, any type of gynecologic problem requiring surgery begs the question: Will I be able to have a baby? Luckily for two...

May 12, 2013 / 2 min read


Surgeon Performs Scarless Hysterectomy with Robot

Gynecologic surgeon Ricardo Estape, M.D., performed South Florida’s first single-incision robotic hysterectomy today at South Miami Hospital. Dr. Estape, who has performed thousands of robotic...

May 8, 2013 / 2 min read


Baby Blues: Identifying and Treating Postpartum Depression

Mood swings, often linked to fluctuating hormones, can be exacerbated by the overwhelming life changes that occur after giving birth. These “baby blues” are common...

March 8, 2013 / 3 min read


Heart Attack Symptoms: Are They Different Between...

While chest pain and shortness of breath have long been the telltale signs of a heart attack, these symptoms have been based on years of...

February 8, 2013 / 2 min read


Benign But Not Forgotten: New Program Targets...

Zoila Sobrino, a gastrointestinal cancer survivor, was unnerved when a recent mammogram showed a small nodule in her right breast. The 59-year-old mother was busy...

October 12, 2012 / 2 min read