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Perfect Fitby Kimberlee Barbour 
Ildiko Agoston, M.D. Dr. Ildiko Agoston likens going to the doctor to buying clothes that fit your needs. "Health care is not 'one-size fits all.' You want a sweater that fits your body and style, so why not choose a health care plan that caters to your needs, your risk factors, age and most importantly, gender?" asked Agoston, an assistant professor of medicine-cardiology at Baylor College of Medicine. Agoston, also director of BCM's new Women's Center for Comprehensive Care, said that, like a sort of health spa, her patients will spend a half-day or a full-day at the Center and pick from a "menu" of checkups: healthy lifestyle assessment, disease prevention assessment, weight management assessment or an executive physical. All patients receive a welcome package, free valet parking, and even a heart-healthy lunch if services extend over the lunch hour. "Women's health hasn't been at the forefront for a long time, but with more women going into medical research and going to medical school we can really begin to focus on their health care needs," said Agoston. The impetus for the Center's creation stems from a dearth of health care focused on women, whose symptoms for the same ailments as men and whose systems are worlds apart. The Center's physician specialties run the gamut from cardiology, behavioral health, dermatology, and family and community medicine to plastic surgery, internal medicine and OB/Gyn. Easy access to patient charts via the Center's futuristic electronic medical record system streamlines communication. Even with all this attention paid to revolutionizing patient care, Agoston believes that the number one health issue for women boils down to old-fashioned exercise. "Women tend to think that if they watch what they eat and take their vitamins on a daily basis they are really being as healthy as they can," said Agoston. "Exercise is so important for our overall well-being which is why Baylor's Center focuses on providing nutrition and exercise assessments." Agoston believes that there is no standard for setting up a women's health clinic. "Baylor is among the leaders in offering multiple subspecialists to treat patients in one day," she said. "We are setting a new standard that is tailor-made for today's women." |
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