The internationally recognized Forum for Shared Governance announced that it has awarded its shared governance accreditation to Mercy Medical Center.

Dr. Susan Besser, responding to a query from Healio.com, answered questions concerning how physician can know if patients are taking too many NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs) what the risks are, and what may be safer alternatives to dealing with pain.

There is a new, minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery used to treat a variety of gynecological conditions.

More than one-third of the 129 million women in the U.S. suffer from a pelvic floor dysfunction, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Caffeine is the most commonly used stimulant in the world. Eight of 10 people consume it. It can improve alertness and enhance concentration, but for some people, the effects can be not so positive.

When you're sick, you may rarely think about what kind of virus you have. They're not all alike, even though they may have similar symptoms.

A rare and chronic disorder known as primary biliary cholangitis, or PBC, impacts more women than men. There is no clear cause or cure, but detecting it early, can make a big difference.

People who have ever had a urinary tract infection know how miserable it can be. They are more common in women than in men, especially women of a certain age.

Mercy Medical Center has been ranked as one of the top 500 midsize employers (1,000-5,000 employees) in the United States for 2018 by Forbes magazine, a leading national business publication, the second consecutive year Mercy has been so honored.

If you've ever passed a kidney stone, you know how painful it can be. Approximately 19 million people experience kidney stones every year, and research shows people with kidney stones have a significantly higher risk of reoccurrence.