Cookeville Gynecology

World Continence Week is a global initiative intended to raise awareness of bladder & bowel issues, chronic pelvic pain and other debilitating conditions which impact greatly on the lives of patients, families and carers

Happy Father’s Day to all those celebrating a special person in their lives that gave time, support, and love. And to those struggling today, just know we’re thinking of you.

Happy National Donut Day! Our patients and partners have shopped local and celebrated the day with us. We appreciate the thoughtfulness!

Do you suffer with: Incontinence? Vaginal pressure? Tissues bulging from the va**na? Chronic constipation? Pain with intimacy?
You may need to be screened for POP.

The office will be closed Monday, May 27th. Honoring those who gave their lives while protecting the lives of others throughout the world. Have a safe and happy Memorial Day.

It's important to talk to your healthcare provider about pelvic pain you experience. They can help diagnose the cause and provide treatment options that can relieve your pain. Treatment may include medication, physical therapy, or surgery, depending on the underlying cause.

Every May beginning on Mother’s Day, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office on Women’s Health (OWH) leads National Women’s Health Week (NWHW). This observance aims to highlight women’s health issues and priorities and encourage women of all ages to prioritize their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Sending love and gratitude to all the amazing mothers. Thank you for the love, support, and sacrifices. Honoring those we have and remembering those we miss. Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Birthday Dr. Geer. Wishing you a wonderful day!

We express our gratitude for the exceptional care and compassion our nurses bring to our patients everyday.

May is mental health awareness month. Mental health is for everyone, and everyone deserves mental health support when they need it.

Clean out your medicine cabinets and help prevent drug misuse before it starts. The CDC predicts 14,675 people died last year of prescription opioid poisoning or overdose. If you miss the Take Back Day, you can still take advantage of year-round drop-off locations.

We are happy you are part of our team and your contributions make a difference every day.

Infertility is more common than you think.

Find out more about Metabolic Syndrome and treatments.

Join us Thursday, April 25, from Noon to 1 p.m. as Shanti Pittampalli, MD, and ShirishaVallepu, MD, discuss healthy metabolisms and how they can affect you, who should receive screening for metabolic issues and non-pharmacologic treatments for issues.

➡️ Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/health-talks-april-2024-tickets-858949349627?aff=ebdsoporgprofile register, and we hope to see you there!

April is STI Awareness month. Don’t assume a medical checkup includes STI tests. Talk to your provider. Know your care options so you can continue to

Managing stress is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Knowing how to manage stress can improve mental and physical well-being as well as minimize exacerbation of health-related issues.

Where we live, work and play can have a huge effect on our health. Let’s build healthy neighborhoods with safe places to live, be active and access fresh nutritious food, to provide everyone with the opportunity for healthy lives.

The office will be closed March 29 in observance of Good Friday. Have a safe and blessed weekend.

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Get the facts about Endo Pain and finding relief.

We embrace this time to commemorate the unforgettable contributions and remarkable achievements of women throughout history. This month highlights women who have shattered barriers, defied expectations, and transformed the landscape of progress across the spectrum of society.

Check out https://www.tn.gov/wfhtn/resources/recipes.html for resources and recipes. Get tips for learning how to cook at home to save, including how to reduce food waste and use a slow cooker: https://sm.eatright.org/CookatHome

Jennifer Clayton, R.N., a same-day-surgery nurse at CRMC, thought her body was going through natural changes.

After having an appointment with Dr. Bert Geer, gynecologist/ urogynecologist at Cookeville Regional, he discovered Jennifer would need to have a hysterectomy after finding a large fibroid on her uterus, making her uterus ten times the normal weight.

Jennifer and Dr. Geer decided that a robotic procedure would be the best choice for the minimal amount of pain and the fastest recovery.

“I believe in robotic procedures as I just recently completed my 2,000 robotic surgery. The robot offers so many advantages; it has enabled us to do so many more complex surgeries that we were never able to do laparoscopic. I can be so much more precise,” said Dr. Geer.

▶️To learn more about robotic surgery, visit https://www.crmchealth.org/services/robotic-surgery/ or to read more about Jennifer Clayton's story, visit https://www.crmchealth.org/crmc-employee-receives-incredible-care-with-robotic-surgery/.

Many cases of cancer of the colon or re**um are preventable. Screening by colonoscopy can prevent this cancer because precancerous polyps found during the procedure can be removed at the same time. Colonoscopy can also detect the cancer at early stages, when treatment is more likely to be successful. The five-year relative survival rate for cancer localized to the colon or re**um is 90.9 percent.

We look forward to getting together with friends and family to celebrate the holidays. It’s also a time when prevention can play an especially important role. December is a deadly month for impaired driving. Before taking that first drink, have a plan that includes a designated driver, a ride share, or an overnight stay at a friend's home. Just a single drink can cause a decline in visual function, mental judgment, and motor skills, resulting in driver impairment.

Consider giving the gift of life this year. Contact Blood Assurance for additional options.