Boston MedTalks - Boston Medical Center
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Dense Breasts: What You Need to Know
February 21, 2017 14:00 - 8.8 MBWomen are learning more about breast density these days because it's now state law that they are notified by a written letter if they have dense breasts on their mammogram. Amy Fitzpatrick, MD, of BMC's Belkin Breast Health Center points out that having dense breasts is normal, about 1 in 2 women having a mammogram will be informed that they indeed have dense breasts. It's important for women with dense breasts to understand that they may have an increased risk of getting breast cancer, and t...
Managing Diabetes With The Help of a Registered Dietician
February 14, 2017 14:00 - 10.4 MBThe team approach to ongoing diabetes management includes individualized health evaluations by an endocrinologist, diabetes nurse practitioner, and certified diabetes educators (including nurses and dietitians.) The diabetes team works with patients' primary care physicians to prepare a plan tailored to their unique circumstances. The comprehensive diabetes management track is flexible based on a patient's changing needs. Listen as Dr. Devin Steenkamp, endocrinologist at Boston Medical Cente...
Tax Help Available at BMC Through StreetCred
January 15, 2017 18:52 - 11.1 MBStreetCred improves the health and well-being of American children by helping families build assets and access evidence-based government programs shown to reduce poverty and improve life trajectories for vulnerable youth. StreetCred advertises eligibility for government assistance programs like the EITC in hospitals, clinics, and surrounding communities. StreetCred's staff and volunteers are well-trained by local partners and IRS-sponsored curricula to walk families through filing taxes and ...