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By: Mark Rabe, Vice President Business Development, lmpediMed  This article was first featured in the 1st Quarter 2020 issue of Essential Advantage.  Cancer-related lymphedema currently affects about one-third of patients who have undergone surgery, radia­tion, or chemotherapy. It is painful, incurable, and lifelong. However, it can be prevented ... but only if it's caught early and treated.  The forefront of cancer-related lymphedema prevention:  TEST,

Introducing Gina, Our Newest Product Offering! Meet Gina. The first-ever bra designed specifically for women choosing to remain flat. It's back and better than ever... this time with POCKETS! The beautiful stretch lace accommodates small and lightweight breast forms giving women the choice to flaunt it flat or with forms. Since it has pockets, women can benefit from utilizing their insurance coverage for this sexy style. The high midline provides comfort and beauty to mask any scarring while

Are you using the industry-leading B2B ordering portal from medi? Orders placed through the portal and shipped to your location receive FREE shipping. Register here! How do you take advantage of medi free shipping?  Consolidate your vendors and orders to medi. Most know medi through their comprehensive offering of compression products including mediven®, circaid®, duomed and now Rejuva®. But medi is also a leading supplier in the orthopedic market delivering functional knee

Essentially Women is excited to announce Medline as a vendor partner. Medline’s mission is to provide quality medical products with superior value to healthcare providers and end users, improving patient care and the quality of people’s lives. Medline distributes a variety of medical supplies including: Post-mastectomy Compression Mother/Baby DME Advanced Wound Care Patient Care Orthopedic Soft Goods View Pricing If you have questions about Medline, contact

AnaOno is hosting their 4th annual New York Fashion Week show benefiting METAvivor.org. This year’s show is focused on bridging the gap throughout our community, from early-stage breast cancer patients and survivors to Stage IV breast cancer patients. We experience division in our lives so often these days, but the one separation we cannot afford is the fear that early-stage patients encounter when diagnosed with breast cancer. 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, and

Melinda GTM and CezaraTM Closing Soon After 33 years in business, Melinda GTM and CezaraTM will be closing their doors soon.  The remaining inventory is now priced at 60% off. Essentially Women members also receive an additional 3% discount on all purchases and earn 2% in Essential Rewards on Melinda GTM and CezaraTM products. Don’t wait. Once the current inventory is gone, it’s gone. Melinda GTM Nursing Bras on Offer     Melinda GTM Order Form CezaraTM

By: Krista Barnett, Marketing Manager, medi USA This article was originally featured in the Third Quarter 2019 Essential Advantage. Besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women. In 2019, it's estimated that about 30% of newly diagnosed cancers in women will be breast cancers.  The incidence of lymphedema post-breast cancer treatment varies from patient-to-patient depending on the severity of the treatment procedure, with the number

By: Angelica Bryant, Marketing Content Coordinator for American Breast Care This post was originally published in Essential Advantage Third Quarter 2019.   With social media feeds full of lavish “me time” get-a-ways, spa-quality bubble baths and exceptionally plated cuisine, it’s no wonder people have begun to associate self-care with indulgence and perfection. In a society where schedules are jammed packed, who has time for such luxuries? In actuality, wellness

When you come home from work, doesn’t putting on a cozy pair of slippers help you unwind from a long day? Not only can slippers kick off a relaxing evening at home, they can also help support your health in unexpected ways! How can wearing slippers at home contribute to self-care? The answer goes back to the evolution of the surfaces we stand on every day. For most of human history, we walked on soft, forgiving surfaces like earth and sand that naturally conformed to the human footprint.

By: Megan Matijevich - Marketing & Communications Manager, American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics This article was first featured in the third quarter 2019 issue of Essential Advantage While there are probably several four-lettered words we’d like to say more often when stressed or frustrated, the one I’m referring to is much cleaner and likely to get you better results. That magic word is HELP. We all need it and sometimes we sure could use