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Best wishes for 2015 from Women's Health Practice!

Ready to follow through on your New Year's resolutions? If you're like many Americans, improving your health is at the top of your list this year. Whether you want to quit smoking, lose weight, change contraception, plan a pregnancy, balance your hormones, or improve your libido, Women's Health Practice will support you with personalized planning and care. Together we can make a commitment to a healthier you!

Make an appointment this January to discuss your health goals with us. Remember that if you want to lose weight, related services may now be covered by your insurance.

We are pleased to announce that Patient Portal is now live! Use this online service to conveniently view laboratory results, make appointments, request prescription refills, and more. Access Patient Portal at womenshealthpractice.com by hovering over "my whp" and selecting "Patient Portal". More features and health notices will be added regularly, so be sure to check back often.

We must have your email address in our system before Patient Portal will work properly for you. If you have questions or need assistance, please call our office at 217-356-3736.

TeleVox service is currently still functioning, but will be phased out.

Women's Health Practice now offers the CoolSculpting procedure, developed to eliminate stubborn fat unaffected by diet and exercise.

CoolSculpting's unique technology uses controlled cooling to freeze and eliminate unwanted fat cells without surgery or downtime. Results are proven, noticable, and lasting. The CoolSculpting procedure is FDA-cleared and shown to be both safe and effective.

Find more information at coolsculpting.com. To set up a consultation appointment, call our office at 217-356-3736 or make an appointment online. Consultation is important for treatment evaluation and planning.

We are excited to welcome Rachel Elbl, WHNP-BC to the WHP team!

Rachel is interested in the areas of contraception, women's wellness care, pregnancy planning, and adolescent health. She emphasizes the importance of patient education and personalized yearly visits.

Rachel is currently accepting new patients! Allow her to support you in planning and achieving your health goals. Call our office at 217-356-3736 or request an appointment online.

Participants in our studies help advance medical research for the benefit of all women, and receive study-related medical treatment at no cost. Please read the following announcements and contact us at 217-356-3736 if you are interested in enrolling.

If you wish there were a way to get your hot flashes under control, the REPLENISH Study might be right for you. This medical research study is evaluating an investigational medication to see if it may reduce the frequency of hot flashes and sweating associated with menopause. To qualify, you must be:

Between the ages of 40 and 65

Have not had a hysterectomy

Suffer from several hot flashes a day

Call us at 217-356-3736 or go to www.replenishstudy.com for more details.

Do you have questions about HPV and concerns of it progressing to cervical cancer? You may be eligible to participate if you:

Are at least 21 years of age or older

Are at your doctor's office for your annual Pap exam

Have not participated in a cervical disease diagnostic trial since 2007

Other requirements must also be met in order to qualify for this clinical research study. If you do qualify, you will receive study related medical care at no cost and you will be compensated for study related procedures. Learn more online or call 217-356-3736.

If you are a female between the ages of 18 and 50 years old and are experiencing abnormal bleeding due to uterine fibroids, you may be able to take part in the VENUS research study, testing an investigational medicine. Qualified participants will receive study-related medical evaluations and care at no cost. If interested, please go to www.venusresearchstudy.com or call 217-356-3736.

From Dr. Trupin's Blog

Have you ever committed to a New Year's resolution, only to find you've abandoned your goal mere months or weeks later? This year, give yourself a boost with support from Women's Health Practice. Creating a personalized, effective health plan with your doctor can be all the encouragement you need to meet your goal. Learn more from Dr. Trupin's Gyno Gab about the personal nutrition and weight loss assistance our office can offer you.

Considering going meat-free this year? A vegetarian diet can be very beneficial, but nutritional deficiencies are a serious concern. Follow these helpful guides to keep your veggie diet well-balanced and your nutritional needs met. Read more.

Recent studies have discovered that many medications can make lifestyle changes more effective when trying to lose weight. If you are struggling with diet and exercise alone, consider discussing this new strategy with your gyno. Read more.