Bloom - Good Shepherd Women's Health

11/17/2025

It's that time of year, and we’ve all been there — that never-ending to-do list that somehow never gets done.

Here are 4 small but powerful ways to beat procrastination and take back your focus (without the burnout).

11/13/2025

Your mental health matters just as much as your physical health.

Take a breath, check in with yourself, and give yourself grace for wherever you are today.

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day!

We salute the courage, honor, and bravery of our veterans today, tomorrow, and always.

11/10/2025

We’re celebrating NP (Nurse Practitioner) Week! Our providers work hard to keep patients healthy and supported — and we couldn’t be more grateful.

Show them some love in the comments below!

11/04/2025

For the last month, our Health Centers were tasked with bringing in donations of brand new socks, to be later donated to The Salvation Army Ardmore Oklahoma, The Grace Center of Southern Oklahoma, Inc. and Community Youth Services of Southern Oklahoma. We truly have the best team!

The sock tally is in...DRUMROLL PLEASE!

10/31/2025

Knowing the facts MATTERS!

🩷 Breast cancer doesn’t come from injuries.
🩷 It can happen at any age.
🩷 While family history can raise your risk, most people diagnosed don’t have family history.

Source: National Breast Cancer Foundation

10/30/2025

TOMORROW is the last day to bring your socks to your favorite GSCC Location!

For the month of October (Socktober), our team has been competing against one another in our fifth annual sock drive, dubbed "Sock Wars".

Each of our locations have been split into different teams to see who can come up with the most pairs. All pairs donated will be distributed to The Salvation Army Ardmore Oklahoma, The Grace Center of Southern Oklahoma, Inc., Community Youth Services of Southern Oklahoma, and the Soup Kitchen!

If you'd like to be a part of our effort, please feel free to bring brand new socks of any size to our Bloom location by end of day TODAY!

✨🧦MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!🧦✨

10/29/2025

TONIGHT! 🩷🩷

🎀🩷 TOMORROW: Breast Health Awareness Class 🩷🎀
Presented by Oklahoma Project Woman, and joined by Good Shepherd Clinic, the Health Department, and Dr. Jolly.

📅 Wednesday, October 29th
🕠 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Ardmore Public Library | 320 E St. NW

🩷 Join us for an important and empowering evening in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Oklahoma Project Woman will present a free, informative program focused on breast health, early detection, and access to life-saving resources.

✅ Learn about risk factors
✅ Understand the importance of screenings
✅ Discover free and low-cost resources available in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Project Woman is dedicated to providing access to breast health care that will facilitate the early diagnosis of breast cancer and decrease the mortality rate for uninsured women with limited financial resources. 🩷

Whether you’re looking to learn more for yourself, a loved one, or your community, this event is open to all ages and aims to raise awareness and support prevention through education.

💗 No registration required. Bring a friend and join the conversation that could save a life.

For more information, contact:
📞 580-223-8290 | 📧 amcmanners@ardmorecity.org

10/28/2025

Check yourself — it’s simple, but so important!

10/27/2025

Reach out to your provider if you notice:
🔍 A lump, hard knot, or thickening inside the breast or underarm area.
🔍 New pain in one spot that doesn’t go away.
🔍 Swelling, warmth, redness, or darkening of the breast.
🔍 Change in the size or shape of the breast.
🔍 Ni**le discharge that starts suddenly.
🔍 Sores or rashes that don’t heal.

If something feels off — get it checked. You know your body best!

Source: Mayo Clinic

10/24/2025

How to: Monthly Self Breast Awareness ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Here’s how to do it:
1️⃣ Eyes Only: Stand in front of a mirror and inspect for changes in shape, size, or skin texture.
2️⃣ Arms up: Lift arms and check for the same changes.
3️⃣ Feel while laying down: Use fingers to press in circular motions across the breast and armpit.
4️⃣ Feel while showering/standing: Repeat while standing or in the shower.
5️⃣ Look for discharge: Gently squeeze to check for discharge or changes.

Know your normal, and talk with your provider if something feels different.

Source: breast cancer.org

10/23/2025

1 in 8 women will face a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime.

Early detection saves lives — schedule your mammogram and encourage the women you love to do the same. 💗

Source: National Breast Cancer Foundation