Dr. Phyllis Sheriff-White, an OB/GYN and the Medical Director of Women’s Health Services at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital, will present a program titled “12 Things Your OB/GYN Wants You to Know About Your Postmenopausal Body” as part of the Her Health Matters Series on April 15.
The event aims to help women better understand changes that occur after menopause and when it is important to seek medical care. The topic is significant because many women experience physical and emotional changes during this stage without fully understanding their causes or how best to address them.
“The postmenopausal years can bring physical and emotional changes that surprise many women,” Dr. White said. “Understanding what’s happening to your body – and knowing when to seek care – can make a tremendous difference in quality of life.”
Dr. White brings experience from her background in New York City, military service as a Colonel in the Army National Guard, and over ten years caring for women in Chenango County. She said her military background has contributed discipline and a strong commitment to serving others: “As Medical Director of Women’s Health Services, my goal is to provide the best healthcare possible for the women who strengthen our community.”
The event will be held at Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich, with social time beginning at 6 p.m., followed by Dr. White’s presentation at 7 p.m. This session marks the final installment of UHS Chenango Memorial’s Her Health Matters Series, which has featured various clinicians discussing women’s health topics.
“This series has been about connection, education, and empowerment,” Melissa Stagnaro, Director of Development and Engagement at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital said. “We’re grateful to Dr. White for closing out the series by addressing a stage of life that touches so many women yet isn’t talked about nearly enough.”
Dr. White expressed hope that attendees would leave feeling informed: “Women deserve clear, honest information about their bodies at every stage of life,” she said. “My hope is that this talk helps normalize these conversations and reminds women they are not alone and that support is available.”
