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Health Sense

by Catherine Ruhl, CNM, MS

Everyday, women face challenging health decisions. Catherine Ruhl, CNM, MS, a certified nurse-midwife with 26 years of experience caring for and counseling women through their pregnancies and beyond, knows that women need factual and actionable information to make those decisions in light of the latest health headlines. Health Sense is your tool to make informed, insightful decisions about your health and your family’s health.

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