Observing National Women’s Health Week (May 9-15, 2021)
From May 9-15 2021, National Women’s Health Week encourages women and girls to prioritize their health. Even as we start to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, women and girls should continue to take care of their physical and mental health. This is true especially for those living with underlying health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular or respiratory conditions, or those 65 years and older.
At Care Resource, women’s healthcare includes basic gynecological care (provided by in-house primary care providers), voluntary family planning, health education, routine pap smears and follow-ups, breast cancer screening, and referrals for specialty care services. Regular and specialized obstetrical care is provided through referrals.
According to Sheryl Zayas, DO, Medical Director with Care Resource, “Women have unique health issues, including menses, pregnancy, and menopause, among others. Some health issues that affect both men and women can also present differently in women. For example, heart attacks more frequently present without chest pain. It is vital that women receive preventative care so underlying health conditions do not go unrecognized.”
Behavioral health is another vital component of overall wellbeing that is often neglected or ignored. Women are more often the primary caregivers in families and can experience stress balancing their multiple roles as mother, employee, friend, and more. Care Resource’s behavioral health specialists can ease the stress and provide specialized care that draws on a wide range of experiences, including client-centered supportive psychotherapy for addictions, cognitive behavioral counseling for depression, and assisted relaxation training and guided imagery for pain management and social anxiety. Specialists’ backgrounds include clinical social work, mental health, and marriage and family counseling, to ensure each patient receives specialized care from the perspective they need most.
Every woman’s health journey is unique, and it’s not always easy to prioritize yourself. This National Women’s Health Week make an appointment with Care Resource and find what works best for you.
About Care Resource:
Care Resource is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with four locations in Midtown Miami, Little Havana, Miami Beach, and Fort Lauderdale. The health center provides comprehensive health and support services to address the full health care needs of South Florida’s pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations.
