Ob/Gyn Boca Raton, Samuel Heering, MD

Many of you have called the office with questions regarding the ZIKA virus. As you may know, the virus is mosquito borne and has recently been discovered in Miami. As of today, the virus has only been identified in mosquitoes found in the Wynwood section of Miami, from about NW 20th St till NW 40th St and from HWY 95 to the ocean. If you do not live or work in this area you do not have to be concerned about being infected.

That being said, it is recommended that you take the following precautions to prevent getting bitten by mosquitoes that may carry Zika, especially if you are pregnant. Wear long sleeves and pants, use insect repellent containing DEET (like OFF) and do not go outside at dawn and dusk. If you follow these simple precautions you will have a Zika free pregnancy. I will post any new updates as they come in from the Health Department. If you or your partner live or work in Wynwood and you are pregnant or considering getting pregnant in the near future please call my office to discuss your options.

Stay safe, stay healthy,
Dr Heering

Remember.... October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many facilities will have discounted prices for mammograms. Call our office to have your annual Well Woman Exam and pick up an Rx for your mammogram.

May 11-17 is National Women's Health Week. It is a week-long health observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health.

You should take this opportunity to get active and eat healthy. Pay attention to mental health, including getting enough sleep and managing stress. Avoid unhealthy behaviors, such as smoking, not wearing a seat belt or bicycle helmet, and texting while driving.

Please make your appointment with Dr Heering to have your regular checkup and preventive screening done.

Dr Heering will be speaking on Cervical Cancer Screening at the Lynn Cancer Institute on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 4:45pm. Please call (561) 955-3276 for more information.