CHCR Patient Stories
Building Habits and Managing Symptoms
A teenaged patient of mine came to see me with her mother a few months ago, complaining of irregular periods and weight gain. Her labs came back consistent with the diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome…
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Facing Challenges Together
A woman experiencing homelessness was referred to us by a shelter for help during her pregnancy. Without housing, employment, and a support system she was struggling to connect with her pregnancy. As her Doula I…
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Learning Along the Way
A sixteen year old came to CHCR with her mother seeking a pregnancy termination. After an ultrasound she was surprised to find out that she was already in her second trimester, too far along in…
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Supported Pregnancy, Healthy Baby
At one of our community outreach events I met a mother in her first trimester who was pregnant with her fourth child. She complained of migraines and muscle aches and told me she had suffered…
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Bringing Back a Smile
A man came in recently as a new patient self-conscious of his smile. After a bad experience with a previous dentist, he had been nervous about seeking dental care again and was putting it off….
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