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Testosterone therapy for women?! A webinar today!

Posted on September 17, 2026 by drlesliegreenberg

As a long-time physician who is also Menopause Society Certified (MSCP), here is a great FREE virtual resource for women to learn about testosterone, https://www.fda.gov/…/fda-public-meeting-testosterone… Join the FDA’s Office of Women’s Health and Center for Drug Evaluation and Research for … Continue reading →

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How COVID-19 Vaccines Reduce Hospitalizations and Deaths

Posted on September 2, 2026 by drlesliegreenberg

As a family physician, I see patients daily that are hesitant to get vaccines. This “vaccine hesitancy” is getting more profound. Patients are even more hesitant to get the Covid vaccine. As an academic faculty physician, I read (good reliable) … Continue reading →

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The Investment That Helps Nevada Keep More Doctors…

Posted on July 28, 2026 by drlesliegreenberg

Want to learn more? Read on. https://www.2news.com/news/local/nevada-awards-nearly-16-million-to-expand-physician-training-programs/article_42d1831f-1c6a-4431-b4ff-95853d3126dc.html

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Understanding Estradiol Levels for Bone Health

Posted on July 1, 2026 by drlesliegreenberg

As a Menopause Society Certified Provider, I stay current with research and regularly attend webinars and conferences. There are many expert researchers and physicians discussing whether there is any need to check estradiol levels. This is in response to online … Continue reading →

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Why Many Doctors are Leaving Medicine…

Posted on June 23, 2026 by drlesliegreenberg

I am celebrating my 31st year as a practicing family physician! I love diagnosing and caring for patients– through both everyday and devastating health issues. Medicine has changed a lot since I started practicing. A new study published in The … Continue reading →

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Vitamin K injections for newborns. Why get them?

Posted on June 9, 2026 by drlesliegreenberg

Many parents have questions about the vitamin K shot that newborn babies receive after birth. As a faculty physician with the University of Nevada Reno Family Medicine Residency Program, I routinely do newborn hospital rounds. Recently, more parents are refusing … Continue reading →

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How to build strong bones? Hint…. start young!

Posted on May 26, 2026 by drlesliegreenberg

I recently attended a sports medicine conference and attended a very interesting talk about bone health. One of the most important lessons was this: strong bones in old age begin with healthy bones in childhood. Many people think osteoporosis is … Continue reading →

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Why to consider seeing a family medicine resident as your primary care physician

Posted on March 11, 2026 by drlesliegreenberg

I recently attended a Residency Leadership Summit for the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). The meeting was full of workshops and discussions focused on improving family medicine training so that physicians are EVEN BETTER prepared to care for patients. … Continue reading →

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What is genitourinary syndrome of menopause? And, how to treat it?

Posted on March 9, 2026 by drlesliegreenberg

Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a medical term used to describe a group of symptoms that affect the genital and urinary systems after menopause. The term was introduced by the Menopause Society (formerly the North American Menopause Society) to … Continue reading →

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What should you do when exposed to whooping cough (pertussis)?

Posted on February 26, 2026 by drlesliegreenberg

I can recall when I was pregnant with our third child, my husband had whooping cough. Oh my…. what a doozy that was for him. He took antibiotics appropriately and STILL whooped for 6 months (while the cilia in his … Continue reading →

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