Healthy Families | Women’s Health, Prevention, and Wellness
What health screenings should women stop putting off, and when should hormone changes become part of the conversation?
Women often spend so much time caring for their families, careers, and responsibilities that their own health moves to the bottom of the priority list. Preventive care is one of the most important ways women can protect their long-term health, identify concerns early, and continue caring for the people who depend on them.
In this Healthy Families conversation, Deanna Padilla, FNP-C, discusses the importance of routine screenings such as mammograms, pap smears, and yearly bloodwork. These preventive services help detect concerns early and can often be completed during one convenient visit at Omni Family Health.
The conversation also explores hormone health and the changes many women experience during perimenopause and menopause. Symptoms like hot flashes, mood changes, insomnia, fatigue, and weight fluctuations can affect everyday life and emotional well-being. Many women quietly push through these symptoms without realizing support and treatment options are available.
Another important topic is the connection between hormones and weight management. Changes in estrogen and cortisol can make it more difficult to lose weight, especially around the abdomen. Sustainable nutrition, regular movement, and strength training are often key parts of long-term wellness and healthy aging.
Women’s health is not one-size-fits-all. Every woman experiences symptoms, stress, and wellness differently. Personalized care plans and connected support can help women feel healthier, more energized, and more confident in managing their health.
The discussion also highlights the importance of connected care. Many Omni Family Health centers offer primary care, women’s health, behavioral health, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy services, and more within the same health center, helping simplify care for busy women and families.
Connected by Care means supporting women through every stage of life with healthcare that feels accessible, coordinated, and centered around their needs.
Learn more in our full blog on women’s preventive care and wellness.