Fibroids affect approximately three out of four American women. Many women dismiss symptoms of fibroids (also known as myomas) including, heavy monthly periods, pain or pressure between the hip bones or back of the legs, a frequent need to urinate, constipation and bloating and an enlarged abdomen. Fibroid related symptoms cause women to lose an estimated 2-4 million days of productivity a year. African-American women, and those of any race with a family history, are more likely to develop fibroids than other women. It’s estimated that between 50% and 80% of African-American women will develop fibroids. Fibroids are the #1 reason for hysterectomy in this country— up to 75% of hysterectomies done are for this non-cancerous condition that can be treated without surgery!

Monday, May 7, 2012

Dekalb Health Fair

Employers all over Dekalb County descended on the Sanford Porter Performing Arts Center for the Dekalb Risk Management and Finance Department Health Fair. The Got Fibroids team was on hand to educate the workers about fibroids and UFE.


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Got Fibroids Team Rocks the Jonquill Festival

Thousands turned out for the annual Jonquill Festival at the Village Green in Smyrna.The festival featured live musical performances, food, arts and crafts and health information. Attendees stopped by the Got Fibroids table to learn how they can be free from fibroids without surgery. Some gathered information for friends, family and co workers while others stood in stunned silence after learning about UFE, uterine fibroid embolization. They couldn't believe the procedure takes less than an hour and the patient goes home with a band aid the same day.









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Monday, April 30, 2012

Celebrity White Pants Social

Join us for the Celebrity White Pants Social, Thursday, May 17th from 6 to 9pm at Frank Ski's Restaurant, 2110 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA. RSVP today by calling 678-861-7787. We'll see you there!!! Support the White Pants Movement, a sisterhood of women who are free from fibroids!!!!


There will be food, music, free gift bags and giveaways!!! Learn more about fibroids and UFE, Meet UFE expert Dr. John Lipman!!! Reserve your space today!!! 678-861-RSVP!!!
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

The AKA Sorority's So Healthy Health Fair

The AKA Sorority, Douglas County Chapter turned out for a fun, festive health fair over the weekend. Donning their pink hats and their pink and green tees, the ladies of the Sigma Omega Omega chapter wowed the crowd with their smiling faces, warm personalities, zest for life and fashionable sense of style.


The So Healthy, Health Fair is an annual event and it proved to be very successful for the Got Fibroids team who answered questions from a steady stream of attendees. The Got Fibroids team also handed out gift bags and information about Fibroids and UFE (Uterine Fibroid Embolization).










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Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Community Health Talk

Join UFE & Fibroid Expert Dr. John Lipman for a Freedom from Fibroids seminar on Saturday, April 21st at Hillside International Chapel and Truth Center. The seminar will be held from noon to 2pm.The church is located at 2450 Cascade Road, SW, Atlamta. To reserve your seat, call 678-861-7787. Lunch will be served. The seminar is free and open to the public. 


Learn how you can be free from fibroids without surgery!!!!
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Monday, March 19, 2012

Time is running out....

You only have a few more days to register for the Freedom From Fibroids seminar at Greater Travelers Baptist Church on Saturday, March 24th from 10am to 12noon.

You'll get a chance to hear featured speaker, Dr. John Lipman, medical director of the Center for Image Guided Medicine at Emory Adventist Hospital in Smyrna. Dr, Lipman will discuss fibroids and UFE, a non surgical option for the treatment of fibroids.

A hot breakfast will be served. RSVP today by calling 678-861-7787.
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A Town Day at Lakewood Amphitheater

The Center for Image Guided Medicine at Emory Adventist Hospital participated in the 6th annual A Town Day Festival at the Lakewood Amphitheater. Dozens of vendors were on hand to inform the public about a variety  medical and health related services. A Town Day was created by Brian Glasper who was inspired to start the B Aware Foundation following his father's illness.


The Got Fibroids team was on hand to educate women about UFE (uterine Fibroid Embolization), a non surgical option for the treatment of fibroids.


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