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Trade Mission to Ghana & Nigeria
Posted on April 9, 2024
MedGyn had the privilege of being invited by the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity to participate in the Trade Mission to Ghana & Nigeria. This comprehensive multi-sector ...
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MedGyn Is Attending the International Symposium on Child Abuse
Posted on March 12, 2024
The International Symposium on Child Abuse, hosted by the National Children’s Advocacy Center, stands as a beacon of knowledge and collaboration in the realm of child maltreatment. This annual confe...
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OTI Roundtable on Doing Business in Africa
Posted on July 31, 2023
On Tuesday, July 25, the Illinois Office of Trade and Investment (OTI) hosted a panel discussion on exporting goods to Africa. The “Roundtable on Doing Business in Africa” collaborated with variou...
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39th International Symposium on Child Abuse
Posted on April 6, 2023
The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 1 billion children worldwide, between the ages of two and 17, experience some form of violent abuse, which is defined as, physical, sexual, o...
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Mission Adventures in Panama
Posted on March 20, 2023
If the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted any valuable lessons for the world to heed, it certainly includes the need to increase investments in improving the healthcare systems across our borders. As r...
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MedGyn is a Proud Silver Sponsor of CCC
Posted on January 31, 2023
Do you want the good news or really good news first? Well, the good news is cervical cancer is nearly 100% preventable and highly curable if detected and treated early. Every Januar...
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Season of Giving
Posted on December 16, 2022
For nearly 50 years, MedGyn has been a global leader in manufacturing high-quality medical devices, instruments, and equipment for women’s health. In alignment with our mission, MedGyn continues t...
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Dr. Lisa Pair: Providing Insight & Expertise on Pessaries
Posted on November 21, 2022
As a committed partner of OB/GYN professionals globally, MedGyn proudly highlights those providers who are dedicated to women’s health. Dr. Lisa Pair, a Nurse Practitioner and Assistant Professor of...
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Dr. Keisha Buchanan: Committed to Improving Women’s Health
Posted on August 31, 2022
As an organization that is solely focused on women’s health, we appreciate and support the providers who work tirelessly caring for all women worldwide. MedGyn would like to highlight the incredible...
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Dr. Paul D. Blumenthal: Innovations in Cervical Cancer Prevention
Posted on June 9, 2022
Dr. Paul Blumenthal, Professor Emeritus and Director of the Stanford Program for International Reproductive Education and Services (SPIRES) at Stanford University’s School of Medicine, has a disting...
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Dr. Amber Truehart: Connecting Through Comfort and Care with Young Patients
Posted on March 25, 2022
MedGyn was founded in 1975 and has since formed valuable partnerships with many providers throughout the world. We have been fortunate to form solid relationships with so many OB/GYN professionals who...
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Barbara Kern-Pieh: Doing Good for as Long as She Can
Posted on February 9, 2022
“Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, there is also a love of Humanity." - Hippocrates As with all medical professionals, being a Forensic Nurse requires incredible strength, resilien...
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Dr. Patricia Gordon – Dedicated to Preventing Cervical Cancer
Posted on January 20, 2022
Did you know that cervical cancer is nearly 100% preventable? However, more than 300,000 women will lose their lives to this disease each year, with close to 90% of those deaths occurring in developin...
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MedGyn Employee Spotlight
Posted on December 16, 2021
At MedGyn, we are proud of all our employees, both fresh and seasoned professionals. We are a family-owned business and view our employees as extended family. Their individuality is what makes our org...
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Bladder Health: Pessaries & Pessary Remover
Posted on November 18, 2021
November typically kicks off the beginning of the holiday season with the hustle and bustle that surrounds it. It’s usually a very busy time of year for people, especially women. Amid the errands,...
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Issues with the Endometrium
Posted on June 9, 2021
What is the endometrium? “Endometrium” is the medical name given to the lining of the uterus. It changes throughout the menstrual cycle, shedding during menstruation and then thickening before it...
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Pessaries as a Treatment for Uterine Prolapse and Cerclage
Posted on May 6, 2021
What is a pessary, anyway? A pessary is a soft plastic or silicon vaginal insert. It’s an effective tool for managing gynecological problems including stress urinary incontinence, cystocele, entero...
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Cancer Rates Among Minorities in the USA
Posted on April 16, 2021
For 2021’s National Minority Cancer Awareness Month, we are addressing the statistics behind a glaring issue. These vetted statistics and conclusions have been produced by leading institutions, incl...
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Lifting Up Women
Posted on March 30, 2021
You may have heard of MedGyn’s commitment to quality, innovation, and diversity. But do you know about our commitment to women? It may seem obvious for a company specializing in women’s healthcare...
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Access to Women’s Health Around the World
Posted on March 9, 2021
In order to lead healthy lives, women need access to more than a general practitioner; they require healthcare providers that specialize in a woman’s body. Recognizing and treating issues specific t...
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Guest Blog: Average Age of Mothers Around the World
Posted on February 22, 2021
Thank you to Thomas Medical for sharing this excellent short article on motherhood around the world. It’s no secret that each country and each culture have different concepts ...
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Repairing Bodies. Restoring Dignity.
Posted on February 11, 2021
Black History is still in the making. Just three years ago, Dr. Denis Mukwege and human rights activist Nadia Murad were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for “their efforts to end the use of se...
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Cervical Cancer Around the World
Posted on January 26, 2021
An estimated 604,000 women had cervical cancer in 2020. But the distribution of these women around the globe was far from even. Where is Cervical Cancer Most Prevalent? While Bre...
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Cervical Cancer Awareness
Posted on January 12, 2021
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month. In support of women everywhere, we want to make sure women understand cervical cancer and how it can affect them. Let’s start at the beginning. ...
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A Season for Giving
Posted on December 29, 2020
Charitable giving. In the vast majority of situations, it isn’t a “hand-out.” It isn’t “enabling.” Charitable giving is what provides people with fewer advantages a chance to change their ...
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National Children’s Alliance
Posted on December 14, 2020
What happens when a child is harmed in the most unimaginable way? The National Children’s Alliance (NCA) and Children’s Advocacy Centers (CAC) are the top organizations that step in. This year, as...
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Pivoting to PPE
Posted on December 1, 2020
On February 6th, 2020 the coronavirus claimed its first victim on US soil. The next were taken on February 17th and March 6th. By the start of spring, hospitals and clinics were scrambling for the too...
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Prematurity – How to Detect Issues Early
Posted on November 18, 2020
A premature birth happens at least three weeks before the expected due date (before the 37th week of pregnancy). While premature birth is fairly common, the earlier a baby is born, the higher the risk...
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What We’re Learning About Virtual Medical Conferences
Posted on November 4, 2020
To no one’s surprise, just about every conference, congress, and tradeshow has either been canceled or switched to a virtual platform this year. It seems that few of us – participants, presenters,...
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Laminaria – Increasing Education in Women’s Health
Posted on October 22, 2020
[embed]https://youtu.be/7V34nIlbQjA[/embed] Many women feel undereducated about our bodies. How much do we know about the special healthcare we need throughout our life as the owner of an XX chromo...
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MedGyn Receives the “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” Award
Posted on October 7, 2020
It’s an honor just to be nominated. But actually, it’s very fulfilling to be officially recognized. “[MedGyn] has shown fortitude during this crisis and has inspired others to make ...
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Women’s Health Innovation Summit
Posted on September 18, 2020
“What enables and disrupts women’s health and how do we provide quality access to care?” It’s hard to know where to begin with such an important question. This past weekend, COO A...
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MedGyn Presents at Illinois Department of Commerce AfCFTA Discussion
Posted on September 4, 2020
Last week, MedGyn’s VP of Global Sales Gene Spahija presented at the Illinois Department of Commerce discussion on the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Several key attendees participated...
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