North Bay Woman Magazine
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F A L L 2 0 2 0 NORTH BAY WOMAN 57 Dr. Odele in surgery at Kaiser Permanente in San Rafael. – Photo by Kaiser Permanente medical history, environmental factors, hormone replacement, and more. And, of course, diet. What I tell patients is to try and live as healthy as possible. That's the control you person- ally have. 9 When you say we should live healthy, what does that include? At Kaiser Permanente, there are some basic things we en- courage people to do to help decrease risk. We try to get people to quit smoking. And we recommend moving toward a more plant-based diet, eating meat and animal-based dairy products in moderation. A lot of people love cheese, so that can be a tough one! And we educate patients about the risks associated with alcohol. 10 What are your recommendations for breast examination? We invite women to start getting mammograms at age 40 — especially if there's family history — but most people should, and typically do, start by 50, which are the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines. Women should discuss this with their physician, so their level of risk can be determined and an appropriate starting age and frequency can be recom- mended. While most evidence shows that breast self-exams don't statistically reduce the numbers of breast cancer deaths, we do encourage everyone to be familiar with their bodies. Women should know how their breasts look and feel (breast self-awareness) so any breast changes can be reported to their doctors early. n Family Business Since 1957 1531 FOURTH STREET ¥ SAN RAFAEL (415) 453-2942 Women Need Women Celebrating 63 Years of Service CAINS TIRE You all know my daughter, Rooney. She's been working at Cains since she was 17 years old. She is caring, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and a true professional. Debbie Wiemken has been with Cains for 12 years and is equally as delightful to work with. Debbie has worked in the automotive business for 29 years. We are lucky to have her with us. When it comes to understanding tires & making a decision, with all the prices & brands, sometimes our women customers appreciate a softer yet educated approach in understanding their needs in the automotive world. Four Time Winner! Best Tire Store in Marin Debbie Wiemken & Rooney McAlonan J READERS' CHOICE AWARDS 2019 WINNER AIN 2020 WINNER