Dr. Amy Milewski, M.D.
Dr. Amy Milewski, M.D., is vice president of clinical partnerships and associate chief medical officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. She is a board-certified family medicine physician. She serves on the State of Michigan Certificate of Need Commission. She graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University and completed her residency at St. John Providence Health System in Southfield, Michigan. In 2017, she completed her MBA with a focus in medical management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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Skin Cancer Warning Signs Everyone Should Know
- Perform a full‑body skin self‑exam monthly, checking all areas—including elbows, underarms, soles and scalp—and note any new, changing or symptomatic spots.
- Use the ABCDE guide (asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolving) to spot warning signs; any irregularities warrant a prompt visit to a primary care provider or dermatologist.
- Adults, especially those over 65 or with risk factors such as fair skin, a family history of skin cancer, or frequent sunburns, should schedule an annual professional skin cancer screening.
The Subtle Surge of Women's Health Concerns
- Arthritis, obesity and asthma are three chronic conditions that are more prevalent in women than men, according to research.
- The incidence of breast cancer is rising by about 1% each year for all women, and that increase is higher in women under age 50.
- Colorectal cancer cases are also rising by about 3% per year among both men and women under age 50.
- Women can help to manage or even prevent some health conditions by staying current on health screenings and maintaining healthy lifestyle habits .
