When should I get vaccinated? You should get a flu vaccine before flu begins spreading in your community. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies that protect against flu to develop in the body, so make plans to get vaccinated early in fall, before flu season begins. CDC recommends that people get a…
Do You Know Who Will Deliver Your Baby? Do you know who will deliver your baby? At JORDAN & ASSOCIATES OB/GYN, your baby will be delivered by either Dr. Jordan or Dr. Grimes. We do not share night or weekend call with other doctors unless in the rare event of an extreme emergency. Our…
JORDAN & ASSOCIATES OB/GYN is awarded AlUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation Chesapeake, VA. The Ultrasound Practice Accreditation Council of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine is pleased to announce that JORDAN & ASSOCIATES OB/GYN has been awarded ultrasound practice re-accreditation in the area(s) Obstetrics & Gynecology. JORDAN & ASSOCIATES OB/GYN achieved this recognition by meeting…
January Health tips In the winter months, working out is critical for several reasons. Exercise boosts your defense system to fight the flu, commons colds as well as other health problems such as depression and joint stiffness. Keep your skin moisturized. During the winter months, the outer layer of skin becomes very dry, therefore it…
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What is Human Papillomavirus? Human papillomavirus [HPV] is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in our society today. Approximately 79 million Americans are infected with genital HPV. About 14 million become newly infected each year, most of whom are teens and young adults. More specifically, an estimated 19,200 women and 11,600 men are…
Have you prepared YOUR Advance Health Care Directive? An Advance Health Care Directive, commonly referred to as an Advance Medical Directive, Living Will, or Power of Attorney for Healthcare is a legal document that every adult should prepare in case the unthinkable happens. Even if you are young and in good health, I strongly recommend…
Have you completed your childbearing? If your answer is YES, if you are tired of taking hormonal therapies and, if you don’t have more than 48 hours to spare in your busy schedule, consider ESSURE. This simple procedure is a permanent form of contraception performed in your Physician’s office without any surgical incisions. ESSURE is…
Am I Too Old to Have a Baby? If you have asked yourself this question, this article is for you. There have been many reports of pregnancy, whether natural or assisted, in women over 50 years of age. There have even been reports of pregnancy in “men.” However, timing is a very personal decision. Many…
When should my daughter have her first gynecological exam? One of the most common questions asked is “when should my daughter have her first gynecological exam?” The answer may be a surprise to many since the recommendation has recently changed from starting at age 18 to age 21. Annual screening with Pap smears before age…