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Many of you have already seen the media blitz surrounding the Humanpapilloma Virus which has been found to be present in virtually 100% of cervical cancers. Routine HPV testing for women over 30 is something AWM has been doing for quite some time as recommended by the CDC and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. In addition, we have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the HPV vaccine which will prevent the two most common types of high risk HPV linked to cervical cancer and precancerous changes and now it's here. In addition, this vaccine will prevent the two most common types of HPV linked to genital warts. The vaccine is recommended for all women 9-26 years old, regardless of whether or not you have ever had an abnormal pap smear. Call Associates for Women's Medicine today to schedule an appointment for consultation and vaccination.

Dr. J. Brown Jr. Featured

Dr. Brown is being featured in this month's Press Ganey Physician Comments poster, which will soon be on display in front of the St. Joseph's Physicians Lounge and in the hospital cafeteria. Click for more information.

Associates for Women's Medicine Honored at Appreciation Breakfast

St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center Foundation paid tribute to supporters at its 16th annual St. Joseph’s Day Appreciation Breakfast held March 20 at the Marx Hotel in Syracuse. St. Joseph’s hosts the breakfast annually to recognize major supporters and advocates of the hospital.

Sister Gretchen Gilroy, chairperson of St. Joseph’s Board of Trustees, and Hospital President Theodore M. Pasinski, presented St. Joseph the Worker awards to Associates for Women’s Medicine and the Sherwood Finn Family.

CARING CONNECTION

Click to download a copy of the December, 2005 issue of Caring Connections, featuring articles from both Dr. Brown and Dr. Powell.

Dear Patient

Our practices have been together as an Ob/Gyn group called “Associates For Women’s Medicine” since April 1, 2000. For the last five years we have provided the level of excellent care you have enjoyed and been accustomed to. We continued to use our individual practice names but have recently decided to begin the transition to our larger group name of “Associates For Women’s Medicine”. Our individual practice names will play a lesser role in identifying our practices over time, and will eventually be replaced with the group name. We felt this explanation was necessary to answer any questions you may have about hearing or seeing our main group name and to assure you that we will continue to operate exactly as we have been since the formation of our company. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact our Administrator at nthompson@afwomensmed.com

Associates in Ob/Gyn of CNY
Advocates For Women’s Health
Center for Women’s Healthcare & Surgical Services

Thank you

ESSURE^TM

Essure^TM , the first alternative to tubal legation for women seeking birth control, now available at Associates for Women’s Medicine. The Essure^TM system by Conceptus^©, has selected Richard Waldman, M.D., James Brown, Jr. M.D., and Douglass Powell, M.D. to be trained in this new procedure based on their excellent hysteroscopic skills, offering women an alternative for permanent birth control, with a less invasive procedure and quicker recovery time. United Healthcare is now covering Essure^TM. Click to read our press release or for more information on Essure ^TM.

NEW LOCATION!

Advocates for Women's Health now delivers convenience, complete care and a competent professional staff to the eastern  community. We have just opened our newest location in the Northeast Medical Center, 4101 Medical Center Drive, Fayetteville.

MELISSA BROWN, MD, FACOG PREFERS SYRACUSE

Dr. Melissa Brown, MD, FACOG Joins Advocates for Women's Medicine. Upon completing her residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University, Dr. Brown returned home to her roots in Western NY to practice. It wasn't long before she realized she missed Syracuse. "I really enjoyed living and working in Syracuse, the community and my professional peers were always helpful and I felt a real sense of camaraderie. That is what I missed most. I'm glad to be back and excited to have joined such a progressive group practice as Associates for Women's Medicine" says, Dr. Brown. Dr. Brown enjoys all aspects of OB/GYN healthcare and welcomes women of all ages to join her growing patient list at Advocates for Women's Health. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Brown, please call 315-422-2222.

NEW LOCATION

Associates in Ob/Gyn of Central New York has moved to a new location off of Route 11 in North Syracuse (The old North Syracuse Health Center) at 792 1/2 North Main Street. This new location will provide patients with a more convenient building with close proximity parking.