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An Honest Discussion
I sat in stunned disbelief as I read the front-page headline article of the News Review, written by Donovan Brink. I had just returned...


August Delta Surge
August 2021 Delta Surge: The Evergreen team depends on every player to serve our community. Douglas County is in the middle of the COVID...
Covid update, August 2021 - Ivermectin Addendum
I was surprised my mention of Ivermectin became such a flash point. Unfortunately, this focus misses the point I intended. Which is the...
State of Covid August 2021
State of Covid, August 2021 My view Simplistic solutions to complex problems are rarely correct. “Get vaccinated and wear the mask” is...


My RN is My Women's Health Advocate
Nurses are licensed health-care professionals who collaborate with teams to plan for patient care. Melissa Reppenhagen, RN.


The Rewards of Working at Evergreen Women's Health
Being a receptionist in Women’s Health is a little different than your typical front desk position. Find out what makes it so rewarding...


7/7/21 Sincere Inquiry May Result in COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: Transparency is Required
Informed consent for a medical intervention involves sharing known and potential risks. This blog represents my effort to provide a...


Painful Periods
Up to 15% of women will miss out on work or school due to the severity of pain associated with their period.


COVID-19 VACCINATION UNDER EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION: IMPORTANCE OF INFORMED CONSENT (Rev.8/29/21)
COVID-19 VACCINATION INFORMED CONSENT FORM A foundational principal for the ethical practice of medicine in America is informed consent....


Scientific Censorship
On March 18, the governor of Florida held a round table discussion with the physicians and scientists who supported a focused protection...


Informed Consent: Still Relevant during a Pandemic
What patients seek is not scientific knowledge that doctors hide, but existential authenticity each person must find on her own. Getting...


Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)
What is a LARC? LARC stands for Long-Acting Reversible Contraception. These are forms of birth control that are very effective and can...


Bacterial Vaginosis: The Most Common Vaginal Infection
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common condition of the vagina. There are some things that may put you at increased risk.


Vaccines in Pregnancy (and Beyond)
Vaccines in Pregnancy and beyond. We will help you understand the truth about risks and benefits of things that seem scary and unknown.
1/5/2021 Contact Tracing and Assigning Blame
The 1970 film, M*A*S*H, includes a scene where Major Frank Burns, a pious surgeon, angrily blames an orderly for the death of one of his...


Is it Time to Have a Baby?
If you are ready to have a baby or even just beginning to think about it, one of the first steps you should take is to make an appointment.


10/26/2020 COVID INFECTION FATALITY RATES
The Infection fatality rate (IFR) has been debated since the beginning of the pandemic. This number represents the percentage of people...
10/11/2020 To Public Health Officials: Focused Protection is Following the Science
Academia has finally arrived and found the courage to remind public health policymakers of fundamental principles essential to protecting...
10/1/2020 Job Syndrome
It’s not complacency: It’s a virus Let’s call it the “Job syndrome”. Recall the biblical story in the Old Testament about a righteous man...


To Screen or Not To Screen, That is Thy Question.
We are here to give you the facts so that you can make the right decision for your pregnancy – for genetic screening and beyond!
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