Changed by Motherhood

From Our Nurse Manager As I perused my calendar looking ahead over the next few weeks, I saw it…  Mother’s Day. So many thoughts and feelings went through my mind.  My mom passed away in 2002 while I was pregnant with my daughter. I’m sad she never got to meet my little girl. I think

Volunteers Support True Care … and Our Patients

Do you volunteer or have you ever thought about volunteering for a worthy cause? Volunteers give their time to support organizations they care about. They build houses for Habitat for Humanity, rescue and foster pets for animal shelters and pet rescue groups, and cook for and/or feed the hungry for rescue missions. All of this

Women Helping Women

Are women their sisters’ keeper? Many would say yes. Women are relational – their instinct is to be compassionate and caring. If your best friend or sister is experiencing a crisis, like a health concern or a work issue, you are there for her, listening, helping, encouraging. And, if you’re the woman having a problem,

You Might be a Phubber!

Are you a phubber? Not sure? Well, you may be a phubber if you do any of the following: -scroll through your phone rather than talk to the person next to you. -check your email during a lull in the conversation, -frequently glance at your phone when someone is trying to tell you something, -hold your phone

Money Management Tips for Women

Lack of income and finances are some reasons many women consider abortion when facing an unplanned pregnancy. This is true whether the woman is married or not. April is Financial Literacy Month. However, no matter the day, the week, the month, or the year, most of us can use tips for managing our finances. Money Management

Is Marijuana Safe?

What could be wrong with using marijuana? It is supposed to help with pain control, nausea, and even increase a cancer patient’s appetite.  Plus it is supposed to be fun and relaxing. Looking around online, it is hard to find actual research suggesting marijuana is not safe.  Many young people swear there is nothing wrong

Influenza Outbreak “Epidemic,” Experts Say

Hardly a day goes by that we don’t learn about additional flu deaths in the U.S. – this season seems particularly harsh, and Wyoming is not immune. During the past few weeks, our state continued to experience a high rate of hospitalizations and other impacts from the flu, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). 

What We See on Ultrasound in the 1st Trimester

Women experiencing unplanned pregnancies come to True Care to find out about their pregnancy options, get resources, and confirm the viabilty of their pregnancies. Viabilty means we can see a baby with a heart beat in the mom’s uterus.  Many of our patients are suprised to see a heart beating in the 5th week of

Research Indicates Women Who Have Abortions May Have a Higher Risk of Emotional Health Issues

Research conducted during the past 10 years shows that many women who have experienced abortion may be affected emotionally. The Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons recently published the findings of a study on the emotional after effects of abortion. Researchers discovered the majority of women who sought after-abortion care and participated in the study found

What is “The Clap?”

While sitting at a local diner, you overhear a conversation directly behind you.  “Did you know Ja— (too garbled to hear the name) has the clap? His poor girlfriend.  I knew he was bad news from the get go.  Oh how terrible.” You can’t quite hear the name but you definitely hear that word “Clap.”