For a woman’s body, there are a number of factors to consider when choosing the health-care providers that will be trusted with the task of ensuring their health, safety and wellbeing. One of the most intimate and necessary relationships between patient and doctor is that with a woman and her OBGYN.

She didn’t mince words, by mouth or by pen and held councilpersons, police jurors, judges and lawyers accountable for their every move.

“I love animals. There’s no doubt I would have a zoo,” Lisa Bridges said. “After my last dog, I waited 10 years for another one. Murphy didn’t like little yippy dogs, but I wanted a small dog – not too little and not too big. Every once in a while I’d ask [Murphy], but the answer was always ‘no.

O’Dell, 89, agreed to the move, provided she could bring her piano. When movers asked where she wanted it, she said, “Put it in front of the stove because I’m not going to cook anymore.” Since then, Nelva has had a change of heart – she loves her new living arrangements.

Ann Inabnet is a licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist, who has been on staff with the center since 1991. Her specialties include life transitions through the ages, from adolescence to seniors; stress reduction; relationship issues; anxiety; depression; grief and loss; women’s issues; and infertility.

Ryder, best known for her stunning bridal creations from Jane Ryder Millinery and Accessories and her work on the television series “Salem,” welcomed guests for an afternoon fashion show. Food and cocktails were provided by Andrew Randall with Krimson Kook, and a silent auction featured items donated by area artists.

Armand heard about the Pop Up Project created by the Downtown Development Authority, which allows local entrepreneurs the ability to test out their business for a few weeks. In November, Armand attended the event with 14 other businesses participating.

Some women carry certain genetic changes in their BRCA genes that increase their risks for getting breast, ovarian and other kinds of cancers at a young age. BRCA stands for BReast CAncer susceptibility gene. There are two BRCA genes: BRCA1 and BRCA2..