University of Louisville Pediatrics opens clinic for adolescent girls only

Submitted by anthony on Thu, 2011-11-17 05:01

Article here.

'LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — University of Louisville Pediatrics has opened a health clinic for girls only.

The UofL Pediatrics-Young Women's Health said in a statement that it will limit its practice to girls and young women ages 11-21. The clinic's focus will be to help girls as they develop in their teen years.

Attending physician Monique Howard said many teen girls feel too old to see a pediatrician, but sometimes require attention that a family doctor might not be able to provide. In addition to routine medical checks, Howard is trained to help patients with issues such as eating disorders and reproductive health.

UofL Pediatrics Division of Adolescent Medicine chief Ken Schikler says the goal is to "bridge the gap" between pediatricians and adult medicine.'

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Sugar and spice... and while the suicide rate among boys is much greater than that for girls, I guess boys don't need any kind of clinic to help them 'bridge the gap' in terms of their problems in adolescence, now do they?

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Submitted by Matt on Fri, 2011-11-18 00:29