Katz Institute for Women's Health

Even if you're not a smoker, lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer in women. This was the case for Gilda, who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in 2017. Following her treatment with Nagashree Seetharamu, MD, MBBS, a medical oncologist at the R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer Center, Gilda shares her artwork to thank and inspire those who walk the halls.

With the third trimester underway, it’s only a matter of time until your baby is here. As you prepare for the big day, Sarah Pachtman Shetty, MD, MSE, maternal-fetal medicine OB/GYN, explains what happens during the final appointments: https://bit.ly/46TBwj6

Congratulations to Julie Gonzalez, MD, for being named the new Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Peconic Bay Medical Center. Dr. Gonzalez joined Northwell Health in 2015, where she was an OB/GYN at North Shore University Hospital. Under her leadership, Dr. Gonzalez will work to help raise women’s health in eastern Suffolk County.

What if you could detect colorectal cancer with a simple blood test? The FDA recently approved the first blood test to screen patients for one of the deadliest cancers for women. Watch as David Rivadeneira, M.D., M.B.A, FACS, FASCRS, director of the Northwell Cancer Institute at Huntington Hospital, NY, discusses how the test works and how women can protect themselves. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3sAeAmx

Entering menopause is a unique experience for every woman. Because of the variability, it might be hard to identify when it begins. Stephanie McNally, MD, joined MenoChannel to discuss signs you may be entering menopause and the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding this phase: https://bit.ly/4g4FicZ

Thank you to Stacey E. Rosen, MD, FAHA for representing the Katz Institute for Women’s Health at the inaugural White House Conference on Women’s Health Research. When we raise women’s health, we raise everyone’s health.

🍩 Food isn’t just fuel—it’s comfort, connection, and sometimes, stress relief. The holiday season can be stressful for many people and emotional eating can sneak up on you this time of year. But don’t worry, we’re here to help. Kristina Hartman MS, RD, CDN, breaks down how to curb cravings and enjoy the season to the fullest. 🔗 If you need help reaching your nutritional goals during this busy time, click here: https://bit.ly/4eBjOTG

There’s memory loss, and then there’s psychosis: Alzheimer’s disease psychosis is tragic for women, families and caregivers. 40% of people with Alzheimer’s experience aggression, delusions and hallucinations, accelerating transitions to nursing homes, harsh treatments and death. But new research offers hope. Read what we're doing about it ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gaU41O

📊 Get the facts. Women need to know their unique risk factors for developing lung cancer, so we teamed up with Women's Health Access Matters to show the startling statistics of lung cancer among women in the US. As Lung Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to empower women to educate themselves and their community to help save lives. To learn more, visit ▶️ https://bit.ly/3BCB7Wv

Don't be misguided—even non-smokers are susceptible to lung cancer, accounting for 20 percent of diagnoses, according to Dr. Morana Vojnic. And women who don't smoke stand a 2x greater risk than their male counterparts. Find out more ▶️ https://bit.ly/3BCB7Wv