Please Welcome Dr. Taylor Johnson!
Uncategorized Posted on: 09/9/21OBGYN Associates of Western New York is pleased to welcome Dr. Taylor Johnson! Dr. Johnson joined our provider team in August 2021. The Panama, N.Y. native attended Baldwin Wallace University, graduating Summa Cum Laude while studying Neuroscience and Chemistry before completing medical school at the University of Buffalo and completing residency training in Buffalo, where […]
Have You Gotten Your COVID-19 Vaccine?
Uncategorized Posted on: 08/16/21The COVID-19 pandemic may have turned the world upside down, but vaccine rollouts offer hope and potential for a return to normality. As of early August 2021, almost 60% of the country has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. With that said, however, some folks are holding because of fears of side […]
Five Tips For a Healthy & Active Summer
Uncategorized Posted on: 07/8/21With the weather heating up and pandemic restrictions around the country lifting, folks are not only getting out, they’re staying active. While you’re out and about this summer, here are five insightful tips to help you stay healthy and active. 1.) Get Outside! For many folks, pandemic restrictions limited how often they could get out. […]
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month!
Uncategorized Posted on: 06/8/21It’s June, which means it’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Since 1999, we’ve set aside the month of June to celebrate, recognize, and honor the LGBTQ+ community. Originally designed to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots, today millions of folks around the world join hands to remember how far we’ve come and how far we have yet to […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Uncategorized Posted on: 05/13/21Mental health can be a tough subject to talk about. But at the end of the day, your mental well-being is just as important as your physical well-being. In fact, the two go hand in hand. In the words of the World Health Organization, “there is no health without mental health.” Mental Health & […]
Welcome Back Jennifer Phillips, PA!
Uncategorized Posted on: 04/7/21OBGYN Associates of Western New York is pleased to announce Physician Assistant Jennifer Phillips will be rejoining the practice, effective Monday, April 12th. PA Phillips has worked in women’s health since 1999 and especially enjoys working with women of all ages to improve their quality of life. She believes a focus on patient education is […]
Have You Been in For Your Checkup Lately?
Uncategorized Posted on: 12/28/20Let’s face it: going to the doctor’s isn’t at the top of everyone’s to-do list, even in a perfect world. Add Covid-19 into the picture and the anxiety multiplies. In reality, however, a doctor’s office is one of the safest places to be right now! A CDC study from June found that over 40% of […]
COVID-19 Infection and Vaccination during Pregnancy Summary
Uncategorized Posted on: 12/16/20COVID-19 Infection and Vaccination during Pregnancy Summary Currently, available data suggests that symptomatic pregnant patients with COVID-19 are at increased risk of more severe illness compared with non-pregnant peers. Even though the risk for severe COVID-19 is low, these data indicate an increased risk of need for ICU admission and ventilatory support in pregnant women […]
Five Reasons Why You Should Schedule an Annual OBGYN Appointment
Uncategorized Posted on: 03/10/20The holiday season has come and gone, the seasons are changing, and just like that, it’s a new year. Soon it’ll be time to file your taxes, get your vehicle inspected, and (gasp) slip on the familiar white paper gown for a yearly OBGYN visit. Or is it? While the circumstances for each individual certainly […]
What You Should Know: Safe Sex Practices and the Importance of STD Testing
Uncategorized Posted on: 12/4/19STD rates continue to rise among Americans. Although research has shown that Americans are having less sex than in the past, people are still contracting STDs at an alarming rate. So what is the cause? Is it a lack of education? Overindulgence in risky behavior? Bad luck? Truth be told, there are numerous explanations and […]