Confessions from a manager....

I'll admit, Dr. Dori and I take a really really really long time when we're hiring staff. Especially a new provider. Not really one of my favorite parts of being the practice manager, lol. BUT we know how important it is to find the right person. Not only for our own happiness as we work with each other each day but for our patients too. We know that if we're not having fun and working well together then our patients aren't going to enjoy their experience with us. Considering that our patients and their satisfaction is the most important thing to us, we take this seriously. So, as a manager, it makes my day when I receive an email from a patient wanting to share a picture or experience she's had. It lets me know we've made the right decision!

Today I received the sweetest picture. Valerie and Baby Isla (don't you LOVE that name!) Look at this perfect baby! What else this picture shows me though is how much Valerie loves her job. You can see it in her face, her smile because trust me, she doesn't have this same kind of smile when I tell her she needs to finish her chart notes by the end of the day!!! lol.

So thank you Baby Isla's mommy for sharing with me. Thank you to all our patients. Thank you to my amazing co-workers. As hard as my job may be somedays, I love my job, I really honestly do.

Best Wishes Always, Kelly Kile

I am so excited to share a bit of some exciting things we're doing at Complete Women's Healthcare!!!

First things first....I am excited to tell you that we are now on staff at Northside Forsyth in addition to Emory Johns Creek!

You may or may not know that Dr. Kasparek's "vision" for Complete Women's Healthcare has been to provide women a place where they can get all their healthcare needs in one place... from an all female staff. We are working towards new goals each day and have implemented several of these goals already from offering midwifery (if you don't know what a midwife does find the answer on our homepage!) to in office procedures and urodynamic testing to 3d ultrasound and nutrition counseling just to name a few! We upgraded our electronic computer system to allow for electronic prescribing and will offer a secure patient portal in the next couple weeks so you can communicate with our staff including your provider, view lab results, etc.

We have more exciting things in the works I can't share just yet! In the meantime, let all your friends know there's new girls in town at Northside Forsyth!!! If you or anyone you know is looking to deliver a baby or need surgery and want to go to Northside Forsyth just let us know!

Best Wishes Always! Kelly Kile, Practice Manager

Did you know?????......

•   that women make up more than half the world's population?
•  Seventy percent of women would rather have chocolate than sex (Poll taken in a 1995 women’s magazine)
•  The two highest IQ’s ever recorded (on a standard test) both belong to women
•  It is illegal to be a prostitute in Siena, Italy, if your name is Mary
•  In parts of Malaya, the women keep harems of men
•  Approximately three million women in the USA sport tattoos

Just a few fun facts I came across today from various sources on the world wide web. The fourth one just made me laugh because really who thought of that?! Having identical twin girls where most people can't tell them apart; I guess I'm thankful I don't live in Siena, Italy or their names would be Mary 1 and Mary 2 I suppose. For the record, after a little more research I found out this fun fact wasn't true. Oh well, still funny.

On a serious note, I was actually perusing the web researching a more serious topic and learned a few not so fun but definitely important facts. And since knowledge is power I want to share with all the amazing women I come in contact with each day because I celebrate you!

Screening tests and the HPV vaccine can help prevent some of the most common types of cancer in women.

According to the CDC website, the 10 most commonly diagnosed cancers among women in the United States in 2007 (the most recent year for which statistics are available) included cancers of the breast, lung, colon and rectum, uterus, and thyroid; non-Hodgkin lymphoma; melanomas of the skin; and cancers of the ovary, kidney, and pancreas.

Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early, before it can be felt, and is easier to treat.

Women need to be aware of the need for and sign up for annual mammograms and HPV testing; according to statistics, 70% of all cervical cancers are caused by the Human Papillomavirus.

I read a quote from EverydayHealth.com editor which was so true...even for myself I admit. “Women are the family health managers, and yet they often neglect their own health,”

So I challenge all of you to put yourself first and keep up with your annual "woman" exams...someone you know is depending on it!

Best wishes! - Kelly

“Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it." - Bill Cosby

It’s Hot Enough without Hot Flashes!

As a local gynecologist practicing at Emory Johns Creek Hospital,  I am frequently asked about Hormone Replacement (HRT) therapy from peri-menopausal and menopausal women.  It is a controversial topic and it seems we all have an opinion! Summer in Atlanta is hot enough and hot flashes only compound discomfort. So- here’s some basic information on the subject of HRT.

Menopause affects women differently. Some hardly notice except their periods change and eventually go away. Others may suffer to a point that it can affect their lives. Over time, the ovaries produce less estrogen and progesterone.  The onset of menopause is gradual with some possible symptoms being :

                -Hot flashes and sweating (lasting 3-6 min and occurring up to several times/day)

                -Sleep disturbances (restlessness, trouble falling asleep, and night sweats)

                -Psychological changes (mood swings, depression, and fatigue)

                -Physical changes (headaches, vaginal dryness)

HRT can definitely help relieve  some symptoms of menopause and has been shown to decrease the risk osteoporosis. However, it is not for everyone as there are some risks and not everyone is a candidate for HRT.  There are two main types of HRT- estrogen replacement (ERT)only and combination therapy of estrogen and progesterone (HRT). These medications come in various forms- pills, patches, sprays, lotions, etc.

Small changes in lifestyle can also help,  such as regular exercise, stop smoking, and getting enough calcium in your diet.   One recent trend we have seen is that peri-menopause and it’s symptoms may be occurring sooner than in generations past.

Doctors are learning more about menopause every day.  Call or make and appointment with your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.

Dr. Dori Kasparek

The physicians and staff of Complete Women's Healthcare want our patients to feel they have received outstanding service and medical care with each visit to our office. We want you to be Happy with your entire CWHC experience. Our goal is exceptional patient care. If you have any comments at all, positive or negative, please let us know. You can call us or simply e-mail us with your anonymous (comments, suggestions & feedback). If you are happy, we are thrilled. If not, we want to know.

We are committed to the highest quality and are always looking for ways to improve.