PRESS-NEWS.org - Press Release Distribution
PRESS RELEASES DISTRIBUTION

Gynecologist in Montgomery County Launches Social Network for Potomac Obstetrics and Gynecology

Potomac Obstetrics & Gynecology, Montgomery County gynecologists, invites patients to join their Facebook and Twitter pages for improved communication and interaction.

2013-03-09
ROCKVILLE, MD, March 09, 2013 (Press-News.org) Dr. Eric Ashkin, gynecologist in Montgomery County, is excited to be able to enter the world of social media through Potomac Obstetrics & Gynecology's Facebook and Twitter accounts. By "liking" their Facebook page and following the practice's Twitter account, patients can receive updates on the practice, helpful gynecological information and interact with the staff at Potomac Obstetrics & Gynecology.

"I am very happy that our practice has been able to expand our online presence through the use of social media. Today, almost everyone uses these social media tools to communicate and stay connected with the world and I'm glad our practice is a part of that. I hope many of our patients will connect with us online," said Dr. Eric Ashkin, Montgomery gynecologist.

Drs. Eric Ashkin, MD, Allya P. Poshni, MD, and Leslie B. Masiky, MD use the practice's Facebook and Twitter accounts to post updates on the practice and links to helpful information related to Obstetrics & Gynecology. Patients who follow Potomac Obstetrics & Gynecology can also interact with everyone by posting on their Facebook wall or tweeting @PotomacObGyn.

In addition to the Facebook and Twitter accounts, Potomac Obstetrics & Gynecology also maintains an educational blog on their interactive website. The blog is designed to empower patients with knowledge about different topics in obstetrics and gynecology. The blog discusses an array of topics including abnormal pap smears, menopause, robotic surgery and hysterectomy in Montgomery County and Rockville.

The blog is just one aspect of Potomac Obstetrics & Gynecology's comprehensive gynecological website. The website lists basic information including office location, hours, staff bios and a full list of services provided. In addition, there is a detailed patient education library where patients can look up helpful obstetrics and gynecological information, such as Montgomery County myomectomy.

To make an appointment with Potomac Obstetrics & Gynecology, patients can call (301) 279-7701 or use the practice's online appointment request form. Patients simply enter in the date and time that they wish to come in for an appointment and the practice's scheduling coordinator will follow up shortly after with a confirmation through email or text message. Drs. Eric Ashkin, MD, Allya P. Poshni, MD, and Leslie B. Masiky, MDlook forward to further interacting with their patients and providing the best care possible.

About Potomac Obstetrics & Gynecology: Potomac Obstetrics & Gynecology is a group of three physicians that have been in practice in Maryland together for the better part of the past 10 years, consisting of Drs. Eric Ashkin, MD,Allya P. Poshni, MD, and Leslie B. Masiky, MD. Together they provide an array of services includinghysterectomies, menopause treatment, and others. Dr. Eric Ashkin is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and is currently a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, being board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology since 2004. Dr. Allya P. Poshni is also a Fellow with the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and has been board certified since 2003. She is an experienced Robotic Surgeon specializing in advanced gynecologic surgery utilizing the daVinci surgical system.

Media Contact:
Dr. Eric Ashkin, MD
contactus@potomacobgyn.com
14955 Shady Grove Road Suite 250
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 279-7701
http://www.potomacobgyn.com


ELSE PRESS RELEASES FROM THIS DATE:

Milton Chiropractic and Rehabilitation, Inc. Helps Patients Avoid Spinal Surgery With New Procedure

2013-03-09
Patients who suffer from spinal complications don't enjoy the idea of spinal surgery. Thankfully, Dr. David Smith, Quincy, MA chiropractor, offers a new procedure to help eliminate the need for spinal surgery-spinal decompression therapy. Spinal decompression therapy has quickly become a stable for treating patients with disc pathology such as degeneration, herniations, bulges, sciatica, neuropathy, and a host of others. Intervertebral disc pathology is one of the primary causes of neck and back pain in Quincy. The discs are prone to degeneration and injury as they ...

Pedestrian Versus Vehicle Accidents

2013-03-09
As reported in the National Highway Traffic Safety Association's (NHTSA) "Traffic Safety Facts," 4,280 people were killed in pedestrian versus car accidents in 2010. That's nearly 12 people every day. That same year, a reported 70,000 people were injured in pedestrian versus vehicle accidents. Pedestrians aged 65 and over accounted for 19 percent of fatalities and 11 percent of injuries. Children aged 15 and younger accounted for seven percent of all fatalities, but an alarming 23 percent of all injuries. 48 percent of pedestrian fatalities occur over the ...

Child Car Seat Requirements

2013-03-09
While it's a necessity for much of modern life, driving can also be a uniquely dangerous task. Any collision puts you at risk of suffering a significant injury. If that wasn't bad enough, your children are extremely vulnerable during an auto accident. This is why all states have passed laws requiring car seats for certain ages. However, even if you're the most responsible driver and parent in the world and strap your child into the best child car seat on the market, the negligence or misconduct of another driver can still result in an injury. If this has happened to ...

Sources for Breast Augmentation Information

2013-03-09
Knowledge is power. Before you go in for a breast augmentation, you should know as much about the procedure as possible. Even before your initial consultation you should be as informed as you can. You should be able to engage your plastic surgeon in a serious discussion of the breast augmentation procedure, including its risks. Information will enable you to ask intelligent questions of your plastic surgeon. Being a breast augmentation patient should not be a passive experience. You should be engaged and involved at every step of the process. If you're going to undergo ...

What Are the Civil and Criminal Penalties for Unemployment Fraud?

2013-03-09
Perhaps you made a false statement when you were applying for unemployment insurance benefits, or you allowed a friend to certify for benefits for you. Perhaps you have been working a part-time job and did not report that job to the Department of Labor. Whether willful or not, you now face accusations of unemployment insurance fraud. What is unemployment fraud? What are the civil consequences of unemployment fraud? When can you face criminal charges for unemployment insurance fraud? Types of Unemployment Fraud Unemployment fraud covers a wide range of actions, ...

Pennsylvania making efforts to prevent distracted driving accidents

2013-03-09
Have you ever noticed a driver traveling well below the speed limit and drifting out of his or her lane? Chances are, if you are on the road with any sort of frequency, this type of behavior is not foreign to you. While most people associate these behaviors with drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs, drivers are exhibiting this risky conduct in increasing numbers due to distractions behind the wheel. Distracted driving comes in many forms, including distractions caused by: - Cellphones - Taking to other occupants in the vehicle - Eating - Changing the radio ...

Authorities say Florida a hotbed for income tax fraud

2013-03-09
Tax season is here, and for most people that means digging out the box full of last year's records and receipts and starting the process of preparing and filing an income tax return. For law enforcement officials in Florida, though, tax season brings its own unique concerns. This is because Florida leads the nation in identity theft-based tax return fraud. Over the past year, hundreds of Floridians have been arrested for using stolen information to file false tax returns in the hopes of getting a refund from the IRS or the Florida Department of Revenue. In some cases, ...

With spring around the corner, a refresher course on NC motorcycle safety

2013-03-09
Winter is slowly losing its icy grip on the country. Spring is right around the corner, and the warmer temperatures will again herald the call for North Carolina motorcyclists to start dusting off their bikes. A refresher course on motorcycle safety now, before motorcyclists are out en masse, might help prevent some of the 4,000 fatal motorcycle accidents that happen across the nation annually. Reasons for high fatality rates To some, motorcycles equate to freedom: freedom to feel the wind on your face, smell the fresh breeze or enjoy the warmth of the sun on your ...

Pennsylvania addresses distracted driving issues

2013-03-09
Distracted driving continues to be a serious issue across the United States. The practice involves the diversion of one's attention from the road or the task of driving. According to Distraction.gov, 3,331 individuals lost their lives in car accidents involving a distracted motorist in 2011. Moreover, an additional 387,000 people were injured in motor vehicle crashes caused by inattentive drivers that same year. Unfortunately, the problem keeps growing. If performed while operating a vehicle, the following activities constitute inattentive driving: - Adjusting the radio ...

Aging tires may be to blame in a Missouri rollover accident

2013-03-09
How old are your tires? Many do not readily know the answer to that question. Even a set of tires bought to replace aging threadbare tires could be older than assumed. A recent news investigation found that the key to uncovering tire age is looking for a Department of Transportation four-digit code stamped on every tire that lists the week and year of manufacture. For example, a tire with the code 1503 was made the 15th week of 2003 and is about 10 years old. Tires that are older than 6 years can be dangerous according to safety experts. Driving on old tires can greatly ...

LAST 30 PRESS RELEASES:

Morton Arboretum tree root scientist recognized as top-cited researcher for second straight year

Scientists show electrical stimulation could be key to healthy tendons

University Hospitals only health system in northeast Ohio offering FDA-approved KISUNLA™ for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease

Real-world chemists are more diverse than generative AI images suggest

Curiosity, images, and scientific exploration

Nature publishes collection of papers advancing the human cell atlas, with research supported by CZI

Researchers catalog the microbiome of US rivers

Mapping 1.6 million gut cells to find new ways treat disease

First molecule identified that promotes gut healing while inhibiting tumour progression

Trends in postpartum depression by race, ethnicity, and prepregnancy BMI

Short-term and long-term mortality risk after preterm birth

Thanksgiving special: dinosaur drumsticks and the story of the turkey trot

Superior photosynthesis abilities of some plants could hold key to climate-resilient crops

Human immune system is ‘ready to go’ long before birth

R sounds are rough, and L sounds are smooth, according to cross-cultural study

Healthy women have cells that resemble breast cancer, study finds

Cancer-like mutations in healthy cells point to origins of breast cancer

Preterm birth associated with increased mortality risk into adulthood, study finds

Genome Research publishes a Special Issue on Long-read DNA and RNA Sequencing Applications in Biology and Medicine

Dementia risk prediction: Zero-minute assessment at less than a dollar cost

Children’s Hospital Colorado Heart Institute earns national recognition for excellence in cardiomyopathy care

Trial shows alcohol-mimicking medication can give laryngeal dystonia patients back their voice

Cigarette smoke alters microbiota, aggravates flu severity

Landmark study reveals over 100,000 American youth living with inflammatory bowel disease

Diverse diets of civets in Borneo rainforest allow them to live in same geographical area

Virtual reality could be gamechanger in police-civilian crisis encounters

Recycled pacemakers function as well as new devices, international study suggests

Researchers eliminate the gritty mouth feel: How to make it easier to eat fiber-rich foods

An innovative antibiotic for drug-resistant bacteria

Garden produce grown near Fayetteville works fluorochemical plant contains GenX, other PFAs

[Press-News.org] Gynecologist in Montgomery County Launches Social Network for Potomac Obstetrics and Gynecology
Potomac Obstetrics & Gynecology, Montgomery County gynecologists, invites patients to join their Facebook and Twitter pages for improved communication and interaction.