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Spanish Vida Earns Gold Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics
Vida Medical Clinic and Support Services has earned a 2023 Gold Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program. The mission of the NAFC is to build healthy communities for all through quality, equitable and accessible healthcare. The NAFC and its members, including Vida, are dedicated to ensuring that patients […]
Vida Announces the Addition of Maternity Housing in the Fox Valley
Vida Medical Clinic and Support Services will expand its services with the addition of maternity housing in the Fox Valley in 2023. The first-of-its-kind in the Fox Valley, Vida’s transitional residential maternity housing program will meet a growing need for stable, safe housing for pregnant women and new moms who are at-risk for homelessness. “When […]
Can STDs Go Away on Their Own?
Is there a chance you could have contracted an STD? Most sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) require treatment and will not go away on their own. If you are sexually active, you should be tested for STDs. What Are STDs? STDs are infections easily transmitted through sexual contact with an infected partner. Birth control does not […]
Are STDs Contagious?
Are STDs Contagious? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), sometimes called sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are contagious. Awareness of the risk of STDs empowers you to take care of your health. Read more to learn how to protect yourself. How are STDs Transmitted? STDs are passed easily through sexual contact; this includes vaginal, oral, or anal sex. […]
What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?
What Is an Ectopic Pregnancy? An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fetus is developing outside of the uterus. Ectopic pregnancies can be life-threatening and require medical assistance. If you think you may be pregnant or tested positive with an at-home pregnancy test, it is crucial to confirm your pregnancy with a medical-grade pregnancy test and […]
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and a great opportunity to empower women to be proactive in their reproductive health, protect themselves from HPV (human papillomavirus) and cervical cancer, and receive free, confidential medical care if needed. What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the cervix, which is the […]
3 Reasons You Need an Ultrasound Before an Abortion
All the different information out there can make learning what to do when pregnant stressful and even scary, but it doesn’t have to be. There are three reasons why an ultrasound is necessary. 1. Learn How Far Along You Are Different options may be available based on how far you are in your pregnancy (gestational […]
Do Pregnancy Tests Work?
Do Pregnancy Tests Work? A single line. The pregnancy test appeared negative, but Ashley still wasn’t convinced. She just had a gut feeling that her recent bout of nausea was an indicator that she was pregnant, even though her period was only a few days late. Should she trust the test and assume she was […]
