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Today’s Discovery: Women’s health services

Posted at 9:00 AM, Jan 16, 2013
and last updated 2013-01-17 11:33:57-05

Women and men have many of the same health problems, but they can affect women differently. For example, women may have different symptoms of heart disease. Some diseases or conditions are more common in women, such as osteoarthritis, obesity and depression.

Heart disease, cancer and stroke are usually the top health risks for women. For some, breast health tops the list of women’s health concerns.

Discover how the VCU Women’s Health Center at Stony Point offers the full range of women’s health services under one roof at a convenient suburban location. The center provides comprehensive care by a team of doctors with expertise in cardiology, obstetrics, breast imaging, bone density and mental health.

Click here for more information about women's health services at VCU.

Watch Today’s Discovery every other Wednesday on CBS 6 at 4:38 pm, 6:13 pm and 11:12 pm.