Gynics Blog
Welcome Dr. Courtney Wiener
We are happy to welcome Dr. Courtney Wiener to our practice. Dr. Courtney Wiener was born and raised in Austin, Texas. She received her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology at Emory University and then went on to earn her medical degree from the University of Texas San Antonio as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha and [Read more…]
Dr. Crumb Awarded Frist Humanitarian Award From St. David’s
News from St. David’s Medical Center Awards of Distinction Awards of Distinction winners left to right: Velma Brady (Frist Volunteer), Zach Rios (Frist Employee), Dana Davis (Excellence in Nursing-Compassionate Care), Dr. Robert Crumb (Frist Physician) and Michelle Rogers (Excellence in Nursing-Professional Mentoring). On February 20, SDMC recipients of the Frist Humanitarian Awards and Excellence in [Read more…]
Nitrous Oxide During Labor
Find your laughing place! Our physicians and hospital are proud to announce new pain relief during labor. Nitrous Oxide is safe in labor and allows the patient to control her pain relief. Since 2011 there has been an increase in the use of Nitrous Oxide for patient controlled pain relief. One of the most common [Read more…]
Abnormal Pap Smears
Abnormal Pap Smear An abnormal pap smear does not mean that you have cancer. The pap smear samples cells on the surface of the cervix which are then looked at underneath a microscope by a pathologist. The pathologist determines if the cells appear normal or abnormal. Abnormal conditions are not always due to precancerous changes; [Read more…]
Zika Virus and Pregnancy
With the current reports from the CDC, there is concern for Zika virus transmission during pregnancy and the time of conception. Below is the most current recommendations from ACOG and the CDC. Zika Virus Recommendations for planning pregnancy or currently pregnant Women who have the Zika virus disease should wait 8 weeks AFTER symptom onset [Read more…]
How Do You Manage Menopause
How Do You Manage Menopause? Menopause can be one of the most frustrating times for women and treating the symptoms is one of the biggest challenges for physicians. So how do you determine what is best for you? The goal of this article is to provide a starting place to discuss menopause and treatment options [Read more…]