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Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists
Don't Ignore These Health Symptoms
BY CHEROKEE WOMEN’S HEALTH SPECIALISTS, PC
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Women often accept minor gynecological or urinary symptoms as a normal part of being a woman, but those minor symptoms may be indicative of a more serious condition.
It is important to take charge of one’s health, stay up to date on annual visits, and make sure to speak with a doctor about any concerns, no matter how minor they may be. By recognizing and disclosing these symptoms early, doctors may be able to diagnose and treat underlying pelvic or urinary conditions. Symptoms to discuss with your doctor include:
Urinary incontinence. Leaking urine is commonly seen in women who have had multiple pregnancies, or who are advancing in the aging process. However, urinary incontinence is not something a woman should take lightly. Leaking any amount of urine while laughing, sneezing, coughing or exercising can be a sign of several urinary conditions, including bladder prolapse. Don’t wait until an annual exam to bring this to your doctor’s attention. There are treatments and lifestyle changes you can make to minimize the symptoms of incontinence.
Unexplained bleeding. Bleeding that is not associated with a monthly cycle should immediately be brought to a doctor’s attention. While one shouldn’t stress about the worst-case scenario, possible conditions that could cause bleeding range from fibroids and cysts to ectopic pregnancies, anemia or cancer.
Pelvic pain. Any pelvic pain, whether it is during intercourse or any other time, should be mentioned to a doctor. There could be underlying causes that may need to be examined further and/or treated, such as a sexually transmitted disease, endometriosis or uterine fibroids.
Any changes that seem out of the ordinary. A change in discharge, itching, visible bumps or bulges, or burning while urinating are reasons to call your gynecologist immediately. These unpleasant symptoms may be signs of vaginal infections, sexually transmitted diseases, urinary tract infections or other vaginal conditions that require a doctor’s diagnosis and treatment.
In addition to the symptoms mentioned, be sure to also share with your doctor any symptoms that are not typical for you. Be in tune with your body. And while these issues sometimes can be hard to discuss, remember, your doctor has probably heard it all. The sooner you have a diagnosis, the sooner treatment can begin.
Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists, PC has six OB-GYNs and five midlevel providers, with offices in Canton and Woodstock.
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Meet The Dean Team!
Joshua’s Team Members Work to Create an Experience That Matters
In his quest to continue offering excellent customer service, Joshua Dean has been a recruiter, of sorts. He has assembled The Dean Team: a staff of three that works with him to, as he says “create experiences that matter by helping people build generational wealth through homeownership.”
That’s Joshua’s “why,” which explains what drives him as a loan officer with Homeowners Financial Group in Canton.
The “how” starts by meeting his team members.
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Joshua is the team’s leader. When you read his bio, it is easy to understand his passion for helping people. Joshua has degrees in education and theology, along with mortgage and insurance experience.
“I believe in doing the right thing, and treating people with dignity and value,” he said. “My perspective comes from being a former pastor, and loving people well.”
Joshua moved his family to Cherokee County from Buffalo, New York, six years ago. Joshua and Tina have been married 18 years, and have three children: Judah, 10, Grantly, 9, and Gracie, 6. He played D-1 college basketball and earned two degrees: a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from the University of Buffalo and a master’s in theological studies from Masters International University of Divinity.
His goal is to make the homebuying process a positive, memorable experience, one that clients look back on with fond memories.
Colleen Fallon
Colleen is a licensed mortgage professional assistant and does the initial review of income, assets and credit, to ensure clients can move forward with the purchase or refinance process.
The Kennesaw State University graduate was born in Chicago, but has lived in Atlanta most of her life. Colleen earned a history degree at KSU, started in the mortgage business in 2002 and worked her way from receptionist to loan processor. She has a mortgage loan originator license, sales experience, and uses her pre-underwriting skills to work though unique situations on the front end of transactions, making the process more seamless for the clients.
“My prayers were answered when I met Joshua, Beth and Tara! It almost didn’t happen, as I had signed on with another company before I had my initial meeting with Joshua. Words can’t describe how happy I am that I made the decision to join The Dean Team,” Colleen said.
Colleen’s fur baby is a 7-year-old Australian shepherd. She has many friends in the community whom she considers family (in addition to her father and three brothers). “Without them, I don’t think I’d have this amazing job and life that I love,” she said.
