Year: 2016

We are almost halfway through 2016! As time passes, it’s important to think of the future. Are you planning on expanding your family? If so, check out some of these popular baby names to spark some inspiration. It’s that time of year again! We’ve gathered a list of the most popular baby names to date… […]

Pat Goldman-Rakic: A Neurological Visionary Before the revolutionary discoveries of Patricia Goldman-Rakic, scientists considered the prefrontal cortex of the brain to be conventionally inaccessible and beyond meaningful research. An innovative thinker, Dr. Goldman-Rakic was able to implement an arsenal of analytical techniques, each of which shed more light on the labyrinth of neurons comprising the […]

Barbara McClintock was a scientist before her time. Yes, she studied corn genetics, which doesn’t sound too exciting, but unlike most she had the tenacious spirit and creative insight to make corn research dynamic and meaningful to even the field of medicine. McClintock’s investigations into the cytogenetics of corn ultimately led to the groundbreaking discovery […]

Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first African-American woman to receive a Doctor of Medicine degree in the U.S. After her groundbreaking career choice, Crumpler went on to make some very important contributions to medicine. In addition to her general knowledge as a physician, Crumpler focused on healing women and children. Rebecca Lee Becomes a […]

Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to achieve a medical degree in the United States. She played an essential role in paving the way for women in the medical profession and was a leader in women’s health. How It All Began Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821 to Samuel Blackwell and Hannah Lane. […]

As we celebrate Women’s History Month this March, let’s take a moment to look at the achievements of Elizabeth Blackwell, Rebecca Lee Crumpler, Barbara McClintock and Pat Goldman-Rakic. This timeline kicks off a “Women Who Impacted Medicine” series. Look out each week for a spotlight on a woman who rocked the medical world during her […]

In this hectic day and age, it can be hard to stay fully informed. With so many different news outlets and ways to receive information, how do you know what is accurate? If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, then you surely have heard the words “Zika Virus.” While the virus has been […]

“The wise use of leisure…is a product of civilization and education.” This quote is from “In Praise of Idleness,” an essay written by Bertrand Russell in 1932. The essay challenges the idea that “everything ought to be done for the sake of something else, and never for its own sake,” and points out that being […]

With the words Zika Virus spanning across headlines, news reports and social media outlets, it’s hard not to worry about the possibilities and proximity of the virus. If you suspect that you or someone you know has Zika fever from a mosquito bite, please contact a medical professional. If you are searching for guidance and […]

Learning to love yourself is easier said than done. Yet in this hectic day and age, pampering your inner-goddess is necessary. Here is OB-GYN Women’s Centre of Lakewood Ranch’s ultimate guide on how to treat the one and only. It’s not just face scrubs and soaking in the bath, it’s also appreciating your body, your […]