Women and Children Services
Exclusive sponsor of the
San Angelo Community Medical Center is the exclusive sponsor of the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health. This sponsorship holds many exciting opportunities for San Angelo. SACMC physicians will participate in the effort and be among the first in the country to hear and initiate new measures regarding women’s health. Click here to read full article.
For more information on this program, click here.
Your Healthcare Partner for Life
At San Angelo Community Medical Center, our commitment is to "Keeping San Angelo Women Healthy." No matter what your age, stage of life, or healthcare needs, we have the information and solutions you need.
At San Angelo Community Medical Center (SACMC) more than 70 percent of us who work here are women. We use SACMC physicians, SACMC mammography services, and we deliver our babies here. We want the same information you do about managing women's healthcare. We are you, and we welcome you.
brought to you by San Angelo Community Medical Center's Healthy Woman program
& the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women's Health
- Have you ever wondered how much body fat you have? Did you know that increased body fat can lead to many diseases and health conditions? An accurate and inexpensive way to assess yourself is by calculating your body mass index (BMI).
To learn more click here. To calculate your BMI, click here. For information about Community Health Club, call 947-2582 or click here.
- Eat this, not that! Healthy food choices can help decrease the risk of obesity, coronary heart disease, hypertension, stroke, type 2 diabetes and some cancers. Learning to read food labels can help you implement healthy changes to your diet.
For more information about healthy nutrition, call 947-6614 or click here to learn more on how to read food labels.
- An aspirin a day can help keep the doctor away. Aspirin use in women can help prevent the incident of stroke. Aspirin can also help prevent heart attacks in women at high risk and women age 65 and older.
To schedule an appointment with Community Medical Associates Heart & Vascular Center, call 245-4501 or click here to learn more.
- Mammograms at 40? Yes! Studies show that one in six breast cancers occur in women aged 40-49. Three out of four women diagnosed with breast cancer do not have a family history and are not considered high risk.
For information about scheduling a mammogram, call 947-6373 or click here to learn more.
- If you suffer from urinary incontinence, you are not alone; so do millions of women of all ages! Read more about this common health concern and how to deal with it by clicking here.
To find a urologist, call 947-3627 or click here.
- Teens, wake up your bones! Research has proven that by the time a woman is 18, ninety percent of her adult bone mass is fully developed, making teen years pivotal in preventing osteoporosis.
For information about bone density exams, call 947-6020 or click here.
- Drink green tea! The polyphenols in green tea can help slow bone loss, which may help prevent osteoporosis.
For more information, click here.
For information about bone density exams, call 947-6020.
- Lack of sleep (less than six hours a night) is linked to health risks such as chronic diseases, loss of memory, obesity and depression. Establish a helpful routine to get your sleep.
For more information, click here.
For information about our sleep studies, call 94-SNORE (947-6673) or click here.
- Vitamin D is Vital for Women! It helps prevent osteoporosis and research shows having adequate vitamin D may improve heart health, and decrease your risk for certain cancers and depression.
For more information, click here.
- Health Resources designed for you and your family. We are committed to helping you manage your health and wellness. Whether you're looking for information about a specific health condition or tips on staying healthy, we've got you covered. Click here to visit our Health Resources center.
Healthy Woman
Our Healthy Woman program is a free community resource designed to empower women with the knowledge and confidence to make informed healthcare and well-being decisions for themselves and their loved ones.