Health on Heels™ Blog

by Angie Warner, WHNP

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) may be the reason why you are feeling down, tired and have a lack of interest in doing things this time of year.  Now that the excitement and the joy of the holidays are over and the weather is EXTREMELY cold and gloomy there may be more to those post-holiday blues than you think.

People who experience SAD will typically start noticing some symptoms in the late fall through the early spring.  A lack ...

We couldn’t be more proud and excited to announce that Julie has been selected as a Top Nurse in St. Peters, Mo by the International Nurses Association (INA).

INA is an association that highlights the world’s Top Nurses for their success and leadership.  Julie’s profile can soon be found in the renowned publication, Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare.

Women’s Care Specialists LLC is so fortunate to have Julie Schweitzer WHNP in our group providing exceptional care to our patients on a daily basis ...

by Angie Warner, WHNP

In this age of technology, we have become a society that is used to having all information at our fingertips at any given time… and that even includes while we drive.  Distracted driving is actually become more dangerous than drinking and driving.  Mainly because there are many more drivers grabbing for their phones than they are for alcoholic beverages.  While most crashes, injuries and deaths are related to texting while driving, talking on the phone also poses ...

by: Sarah Campbell, sonographer for WCS

After getting that first positive pregnancy test, the next step is to call and set up your appointment with your obstetrician. At that first appointment you can expect an ultrasound to help establish your due date and a conversation with either your doctor or nurse practitioner to help you figure out the dos and don’ts of pregnancy. Take it from me, one of the sonographers here at WCS, after seeing your child for the first ...