Obstetrics & Gynecology Blog
COVID-19 Vaccination of Women is Safe and Effective
The resurgence of COVID-19 cases following the emergence of the delta variant has strained hospitals and healthcare systems across the country and has started to impact our region as well. One of the most effective methods to combat the emergence of new variants and...
read moreGoodbye to Dr. Jim O’keeffe
Is it with the fondest of memories and the warmest wishes for his future that Women's Care announces the retirement of Dr. James O'Keeffe today. Dr. Jim joined his father in practice in Glens Falls just after completing his ObGyn residency in Nebraska in 1977, and has...
read moreUpdated March 2023 COVID-19 Guidance from Women’s Care
As of March 2023, Women's Care continues to require masking due to current rates of local Covid-19. However, at this time, each patient may bring ONE healthy masked guest. In the event that a patient is unable to find childcare, she may bring TWO children - we ask...
read moreWomen’s Care Welcomes Over 600 Babies in 2019
By Susan Pantano, DNP, CNM and Ali Doyle, MD 2019 was a busy year for Women’s Care! We helped to welcome 621 babies into our community. We are most proud of our primary c-section rate of 17%, which is lower than the national primary c-section rate of 21.7%. We...
read moreIn Memorium:
Women's Care must announce with great sadness the loss of Dr. Daniel O’Keeffe earlier this week. Dr. Dan began his medical practice caring for women in the Glens Falls and North Country area in 1951. His forty years of continuous practice has left a tremendous...
read moreFarewell to Dr. Snyder
It is with great sadness that we at Women's Care say goodbye to Dr. Snyder. She has been with the practice since graduating from her ObGyn residency at Albany Medical Center in 2007. Prior to that, she had work and life experience as a high school teacher, in human...
read moreUrinary Incontinence
September signals the end of summer. While getting into the swing of a new routine, you may notice some changes in your bladder that can impact your routine. Leaking urine is never normal, but it can become common as we age. Often, this is something that is kept...
read morePostpartum Depression
Pregnancy and new motherhood bring with them significant changes in women’s lives, but also their bodies and minds. For one in eight women, the changes that occur in our bodies after delivering a baby can lead to feelings of anxiety, sadness, emptiness, extreme...
read moreCollaborative ObGyn Care – A Q&A Session
Did you see Women's Care featured in the January Edition of Mini City - The Pregnancy and Baby Issue? Well we loved answering Mini City's questions so much we thought we would share with our blog readers too! Your practice is a combination of midwives and physicians,...
read moreNovember 6th – Election Day
Women's Care ObGyn encourages all of its employees and patients to exercise their right to vote today! New York State polls close at 9pm. Make your voice heard! Important issues to consider today include maternity care, contraception, and preexisting conditions. ...
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Obstetrical Care
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Gynecology
Providing a full range of gynecology services from preventive care to family planning to diagnosis and surgical treatment.