Christie Clinic Department of OB/GYN is excited to welcome Mary Kate Laird, NP-C to the team of providers.

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, thanks to effective screening methods and the availability of the HPV vaccine. Despite this, many women delay or skip screenings, increasing their risk of developing advanced cervical cancer. Here’s why cervical cancer screenings are crucial and how you can take proactive steps to protect your health.

When temperatures drop and days grow shorter, sunscreen often gets pushed to the back of our minds and of our skincare routine. However, protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful rays is just as important during the winter as it is during the summer. While the sun may feel weaker in cooler months, UV radiation is present year-round and can cause significant damage to your skin if left unchecked.

As the winter season approaches and temperatures begin to drop, it may be time to reassess your skincare routine. The combination of cool air outside and dry heat indoors can strip your skin barrier of moisture, leading to dry, itchy, flaky skin.

Are you noticing more spots appear on your skin over the years? It is not uncommon for more benign lesions – such as seborrheic keratosis, cherry angiomas, sebaceous hyperplasia and milia – to be present as time goes on. These lesions can be treated cosmetically with little down time.

Christie Clinic Department of Physical Therapy welcomes Eva Almeter, PT, DPT, PRPC to the team of providers. Eva sees patients at Christie Clinic in Champaign on University located at 101 W University in downtown Champaign.