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Health Links


Here are some the Web sites we recommend that are focused on women's health:

Pregnancy

American Pregnancy Association

This web site provides access to information and resources related to reproductive and pregnancy. Learn about early pregnancy symptoms, ovulation calendars, recommendations on nutrition and what foods you should avoid during pregnancy.

Understanding How Your Weight Affects Your Pregnancy

Pregnancy Health Calculators look at baby names, pregnancy weight gain and more.

The Bump Birthplan

Create a plan of your wishes during your delivery to share with your doctor.

Gynecology

HPV
The digene HPVTest

Procedures

Saline infusion sonohysterography (SIS)- Find out more about SIS, ultrasound imaging of the uterine cavity using sterile saline solution.

Fitness/Weightloss/Healthy Eating

Rush-Copley Healthplex - one of the nation's largest hospital-based fitness centers in the nation, located right on the Rush-Copley campus. Here, you can take advantage of the indoor track, a full range of cardiovascular equipment,
swimming pools, yoga/pilates studio, tennis courts and more. They also have many group classes to choose for all fitness levels including prenatal yoga and postnatal yoga.

Rush-Copley Postpartum Patients
For those of you who have recently recovered from childbirth at Rush-Copley, don't forget to take advantage of Rush-Copley's gift to you -- a 30-day individual membership.

Choosemyplate.gov

Find out more information on the new food pyramid and its 12 models geared to different people. Also view their online tools, and dietary guidelines.

Weight Control Information Network

Discover information on up-to-date, science-based information on weight control, obesity, physical activity, and related nutritional issues.

Rondi's Self Fitness

Located in Oswego, Rondi's self fitness offers personal training, weight loss programs, massage.

17 Day Diet

The 17 Day Diet was created by Dr. Mike Moreno, a family practice physician in California. The diet involves a series of 17 day cycles with adjustments in the composition of the foods you eat.

Weight Watchers

Find out more about the Weight Watchers programs that are designed to help participants lose weight by forming helpful habits, eat smarter, get more exercise and provide support.

Healthy Weight Calculator

Choose your meals and this calculator will provide a potential exercise regimen to maintain a healthy weight.

Calorie Burner Calculator

The Calorie Burner Calculator estimates the calories burned based on your weight and the type and duration of exercise.

More Health Calculators 

Radiology Tests/Procedures

RadiologyInfo  

This web site provides you with information on how various radiology tests are performed, what you may experience and how tests are performed. To find out more about the following tests, click on the procedure name.

List of women's radiology procedures

Menopause

The North American Menopause Society

This web site provides reliable information on the symptoms of menopause, early menopause, and perimenopause, as well as various treatment options, including bioidentical hormone therapy.

General Health Information

Healthline

Web MD

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

ACOG is a nonprofit organization of women's health care physicians advocating highest standards of practice and public awareness. Visit this site for information on important health issues that touch women.

American Medical Association

 

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