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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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