Heart Disease in Women
Heart Disease: Not Just a Men’s Issue Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in five female deaths in 2020 was attributed to …
Preparing For Delivery
Preparing for Delivery If you were to ask a mother if childbirth was at all like it is on TV, she would probably say “absolutely not”. The rushing around the house, throwing things into the car, and the sudden onset of labor are not as …
Take Charge of your Cervical Health
Take Charge of your Cervical Health As we venture into January, we’d like to take the opportunity to highlight Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Drawing awareness to your cervical health and this type of cancer is highly important as knowing the signs and methods of prevention …
Breast Cancer and Mental Health
Breast Cancer and Mental Health Imagine receiving the news that you have breast cancer. A breast cancer diagnosis for women, and also men, can be devastating as it not only affects their physical health but also their mental health. Breast cancer and mental health take …
The Importance of Bra Fitting
The Importance of Bra Fitting The bodies of women come in so many unique shapes and sizes, it is important to find clothing and undergarments that make you feel comfortable. The month of October is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness and a time for women …
CCMH Receives Perinatal Certification from Joint Commission
CCMH has received a National award for our quality care of mothers and newborns at the hospital. We are the second in the state to earn Perinatal Certification from The Joint Commision and the first to have both that certification and be recognized as a baby-friendly designated hospital. Paula Griffith, the …
Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers
Breastfeeding Week: Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers The first week of August is dedicated to breastfeeding and the struggles and victories that come along with the breastfeeding journey. The benefits of breastfeeding are countless, but breastfeeding does require a tremendous amount of strength and perseverance. This week …
5 Ways To Reduce Risk Of Congenital Heart Defects
Whether you’re a first-time parent or a veteran, pregnancy can be scary. It’s a seemingly endless stream of physician visits, check-ups, ultrasounds and more. You’re also on-edge and waiting to hear if your unborn child is healthy at almost every turn. Every expecting mother waits …
What To Expect During Your Cervical Cancer Screening
Part of the cervical cancer screening process includes detecting precancerous cells with a pap smear test. This test helps your medical provider catch these cells before they turn into cervical cancer. While important, we understand screenings can be nerve-wracking. You may be unsure how the …
CCMH’s New Year’s Baby!
We would like to welcome Killian Vann as the 2022 CCMH New Year’s Baby! Killian was the first baby born in 2022 at CCMH. He made his debut at 7:40am and weighed 7 lbs, 14 ozs. He joins a 10-year-old brother and proud parents, Bailey & Dalton Vann. We wish the …
