Dogwood Gynecology

07/05/2025

Dr. Allison Ward-Moore has moved locations! Now providing outpatient gyn and breastfeeding appointments at 1128 Clarksville St, Suite 150 in Paris, TX.
This is about a mile from the previous location.

07/24/2023

Another Missions Opportunity!

There is a hygiene drive going on at the Health Department.

We would love for you to contribute!

Drop off at 400W Sherman St.
you can stop by and say hello if Im not busy. 😉

07/03/2023

Here’s a great non traditional recipe for what to do with the classic Forth of July watermelon! It’s from the WIC calendar I have in my office at WIC where I help breastfeeding moms 6 hours a week (currently Monday and Thursdays). I also help breastfeeding moms at my regular office as well.
Happy Independence Day! Stay cool. It looks a bit better this week in Paris, Texas.

Dr. Allison Moore provides outpatient gyn and breastfeeding appointments in Paris, Texas including annual exams, contraception, treatment of heavy/painful periods, hormonal and non hormonal menopause care, and tongue tie treatment& low milk supply help.

05/23/2023

Time for that yearly mammogram! Can I just take a minute to say how much more comfortable mammograms are than they were when I started them 10 years ago? So much less squeezing and discomfort. If this is the reason you are avoiding going, then don’t. If you’re afraid of them finding something, remember that early breast cancers are so much easier to treat than late ones with much better success rates. Find a friend to go with you if you get anxious.
My appointment was at 8 and I was out in about 10 minutes.

05/11/2023

The weather is warming up and this perimenopausal doc is starting to feel the heat in the mornings! Running around getting ready really brings out the hot flashes. Here are some tips.

1. Finish your shower cold.
I can hear your thoughts. “What? No way could I do that. “
Yes you can!
Start out as warm as you like. Do your first thing (shampoo/conditioner likely) and then turn it down just a smidge. Wash your face. Turn it down a bit more.
Wash your body. Turn it down a bit more.
Do whatever you need to do to finish up then keep turning it down gradually as cold as you can take it.
2. Dry off but don’t get dressed. Do as much of your getting routine as you can while minimally dressed, especially if you dry your hair with a hair dryer.
3. Finish drying your hair with the cool air/cool shot setting. If your dryer doesn’t have this feature then it’s time for a new one! Use it to cool your body if you’re starting to feel warm.
4. Get dressed at the last minute. Consider V necks and definitely no collars or scarves. I don’t do dresses at work but I think they are cooler if your legs are bare. 👗
5. Consider iced coffee. ☕️
6. Don’t be fooled if you get in the car and don’t feel hot. Blast that AC on the way to work. You’re going to get hot walking into work. 💼
7. This is the hardest for me. Don’t run late. Rushing or being stressed about being late gets me super hot.

If your having hot flashes and night sweats and life style modifications like these aren’t cutting it, come see me to discuss hormone replacement. Hormones are very safe for almost everyone.
Picture is a local milkweed plant which is important in the monarch butterfly life cycle.

Dr. Allison Moore provides outpatient gyn and breastfeeding appointments in Paris, Texas including annual exams, contraception, treatment of heavy/painful periods, hormonal and non hormonal menopause care, and tongue tie treatment& low milk supply help.

04/27/2023

I’m doing Walk with a Doc today at 5 pm at Pavillon 2 next to Paris Regional! Honestly not sure if this is Pavillon 1 or 2 but it’s the view from inside the hospital!

03/27/2023

Interested in information about infant sleep and breastfeeding? This Lactfact is a good one!
“Pumping and bottle feeding or feeding formula in lieu of nighttime breastfeeding decrease breastfeeding duration and do not improve maternal sleep. “

https://lacted.org/clinical-question-week/

02/15/2023

Free breastfeeding help from the state of Texas WIC breastfeeding specialists.

Breastfeeding is important to both baby and mom so Breastmilk Counts wants to help new and expectant mothers with all their baby nursing concerns and needs.

02/13/2023

Having trouble during pregnancy or postpartum with anxiety, depression or intrusive thoughts about harming yourself or your baby?
You are not alone! More than 1 in 4 women do.
There is help that is easily accessible to you through Seven Starling if you live in Texas and they take United, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna.

This is their website and there’s a free benefits check and many women are receiving individual and group therapy online through this site.

If you need help now or don’t have coverage please schedule an appointment to see me. I’m happy to listen and help you find the care you need. Phone number in the comments.

12/06/2022

It’s official!
I’m the IBCLC for the Paris-Lamar County WIC office. This means I have regular hours for them where I work as an IBCLC. If physician level assistance is needed, I can refer to myself/Dogwood Gynecology. Lol.
Once I finish all my hours of governmental training (so many videos…some are so informative about WIC!) then I will be able to help all WIC clients in person.

Dr. Allison Moore provides outpatient gyn and breastfeeding appointments in Paris, Texas including annual exams, contraception, treatment of heavy/painful periods, hormonal and non hormonal menopause care, and tongue tie treatment& low milk supply help.

10/28/2022

Breast Cancer Awareness month is almost over. Are you up to date on your screening mammogram? Did you know you can get a screening mammogram without a doctor's order? Call up your local mammogram location (in Paris that Solis Mammography 903-784-2571 or Paris Regional Medical Center 903-737-1111) to schedule an appointment. Please note that if you feel a lump or are concerned about your breast health, a screening mammogram is not the right procedure. Please schedule an appointment with me or your primary care to assess the breast and the need for a diagnostic test. 903-669-2647.