BOCADELRAY LIFE
(MARCH 2006)

Make a Wish! Birlene Paul visits staff in the Newborn Nursery at West Boca Medical Center. The hospital teamed with the Make A Wish Foundation and Dr. L. Araba Sam of Ft. Lauderdale to fulfill Birlene's dream of being "Obstetrician for a Day."

LOCAL10.COM
MORE CONTRACEPTIVES TO STOP PERIODS DESPITE SKEPTICISM OF WOMEN
(07/03/06)

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Studies show women are skeptical about extended cycle contraception. Yet, it's widely believed by medical professionals to be safe and a great option for many women. Rachel Pilla, 31, has endometriosis, a condition that only exacerbates her monthly periods. She has pain, cramps and backaches. She describes the pain as fierce. Pilla's doctor suggested she try extended cycle contraception, which has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Click here to read more...

7 NEWS ONLINE: INNOVATIVE OPTION
(09/29/2003)
Reported by: Marilyn Mitzel/Producer: Karin Matz

Women facing a Hysterectomy have a new innovative surgical option. The Supra-Cervical Hysterectomy prevents a lot of problems. Unfortunately few women know about it.

(WSVN) - Many doctors hold on to the old idea - remove everything during a Hysterectomy. Including the ovaries and cervix. Women should fight to keep them if possible. Karen Sloan says, "If they would have taken everything I would have been put through the change of life immediately and to go through recovery and the change of life at one time that would be horrible." Beth Larson says, "I'd rather leave anything that I can in than to take it out." The Supra-Cervical Hysterectomy gives women that option. It leaves the cervix intact and can be done Laporscopically.

Ob-Gyn Dr. Lanalee Araraba Sam says, "By leaving the cervix in, you're providing vaginal support so that the vagina is less likely to ultimately prolapse or fall out after a hysterectomy." Click here to read more...