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Prevention & Wellness

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  • Prevention & Wellness

    What Are the Most Important Health Screenings for a Woman?

    Regular checkups and screenings help women catch health problems early, when they are easier to treat. This guide explains when to get mammograms, Pap tests and blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes screenings at every age. It also covers how your OB/GYN (obstetrician-gynecologist) and primary care doctor work together, and how MyOchsner makes it simple to schedule visits and track your screenings.
  • Prevention & Wellness

    Do Women Still Need a Primary Care Provider If They See an OB/GYN?

    Many women rely on their OB/GYN for care, but that specialist can't replace a primary care provider. OB/GYNs focus on reproductive, breast and pelvic health, while primary care doctors manage your whole body, catching silent conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes early. Seeing both gives you complete, coordinated care that protects your health for the long run.
  • Conditions & Treatment

    What is HIV PrEP and who should take it?

    PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is medication that helps prevent HIV from sex or injection drug use, and it can be a powerful part of your overall health plan. This guide explains how PrEP works, the oral and injectable options now available and who can benefit, including both men and women. You'll learn who should and shouldn't take PrEP, how it's taken, when protection begins, what side effects to expect and how cost and insurance factor in. When taken as prescribed, PrEP dramatically lowers your chance of getting HIV. At Ochsner, a PrEP-experienced care team can answer your questions and help you find the approach that fits your life.
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  • Prevention & Wellness

    Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Smoke or Vape When Breastfeeding

    Breastfeeding offers real health benefits for you and your baby, and it stays encouraged even if you use nicotine or tobacco while you work toward cutting back or quitting. This article explains how nicotine passes into breast milk, the risks of secondhand and thirdhand smoke for babies and simple steps to reduce your baby's exposure. You'll also learn how Ochsner's free Smoking Cessation program offers one-on-one support to help you quit when you're ready.

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