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This Women's History Month, we're honoring five Connecticut women healthcare pioneers who broke barriers in medicine and public health. Meet Joyce Yerwood, the first Black female doctor in Fairfield County; Annie Keeler Bailey, Danbury's first trained woman physician; Ann Petry, the first Black woman to graduate from the Connecticut College of Pharmacy; Emily Dunning Barringer, New York City's first female ambulance surgeon; and Hilda Crosby Standish, a champion of reproducti

Christina Bonnet, MSN, CNM/WHNP-BC, RN, CLC, is officially seeing patients at TMW Health. With five years of experience in Connecticut, Christina specializes in comprehensive gynecology, including prenatal and postpartum care, contraceptive counseling (IUD/Nexplanon), STI testing, and menopause management. As a Certified Lactation Counselor, she also provides dedicated breastfeeding support and mental health care across the lifespan. Book your appointment today.

We are proud to share that The Modern Woman Health & Wellness Center has been named a 2025 Healthcare Hero in Innovation by the Hartford Business Journal. This recognition highlights our integrated model of care that brings primary care, gynecology, mental health, and wellness together in one patient centered setting. We are honored to serve women across Connecticut and expand access to compassionate, coordinated care.

Recent developments from the FDA mark a significant step forward for women’s health. The agency has announced plans to remove misleading black box warnings from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products—warnings that have long fueled confusion and fear among patients and providers. Experts emphasize that for most healthy women, especially those who begin HRT around the time of menopause, the therapy is both safe and effective for relieving symptoms.

Dr. Shivanna has been recognized in Natural Nutmeg Magazine’s annual list of Connecticut’s Top 10 Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. This honor highlights her exceptional expertise and dedication to advancing women’s health through integrative, patient-centered care. The December issue will feature her alongside other distinguished healthcare leaders shaping the future of wellness in Connecticut.

If you’ve never had a women’s wellness visit before, or it’s been a while, you might feel a little unsure about what will happen. At The...

Many over-the-counter supplements make bold promises (like weight loss, muscle gain, or energy boosts), but often don’t have the science...

TMW Healthcare Honored with Small Business Award for Wolcott by Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce

At TMW Health & Wellness Center, we’re redefining the way healthcare is delivered. Our mission is clear: to go beyond treating symptoms...

Exciting things are on the horizon at TMW Healthcare! Starting in 2025, we’re rolling out extended hours—including Saturday...