What The Pitt Gets Right About Medicine 

Every so often, a medical show captures something that feels less like television and more like a mirror.  The Pitt, HBO Max’s emergency medicine drama, has been praised by physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals for its uncharacteristically realistic portrayal of hospital life. The show is fictional, of course, and its storylines are compressed for dramatic effect. But many clinicians …

Woman waiting in medical office

Why We Sometimes Run Late  

If you’ve ever sat in our waiting room wondering why your appointment time has come and gone, please know: We see you, and we do understand how valuable your time is. We never want anyone to feel overlooked or less important than the next patient. The truth is, when our schedule falls behind, it’s rarely due to disorganization. In women’s health, needs can shift quickly, …

Working at the Woman’s Health Pavilion 

When I graduated from PA school in 2016, I never could have imagined the career I’d have just a few years later. I started working as a clinician at WHP in 2017. I spent about three years practicing at WHP’s Forest Hills office before making a big move to Phoenix, Arizona in 2020.   After a few months at a new …

Quitting Smoking While You Are Pregnant

Pregnancy cravings are 100% real. Typically food-related, these cravings may not sound particularly yummy to most people, but they don’t cause any harm. You want pickles dipped in ice cream? Go for it! However, there is one craving that you should think twice about giving into while pregnant: smoking. While quitting cigarettes and vaping can feel like a daunting task, …

The Changing Landscape of Obstetrics

I recently had lunch with a friend of mine who’s a new mom. During our meal, she shared some surprising news about her Ob/gyn office: The practice she’d visited throughout her pregnancy was transitioning to Gynecology only and would no longer offer prenatal care or delivery services. She was curious about the reasons behind this change and wanted my perspective …