Catherine A. Matthews, MD, FACS, FACOG, FPMRS

Catherine A. Matthews, MD, FACS, FACOG, FPMRS

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

Winston-Salem, North Carolinan

Dr. Matthews is Professor of Urology and Gynecology at Wake Forest Baptist Health where
she serves as the Fellowship Director and Co-Director of the joint service line for Female
Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Matthews is passionate about patient care
and medical education and has received numerous awards for outstanding clinical service as
well as a multitude of local and national teaching awards. Dr. Matthews is the Chair of the
Education Committee for the International Urogynecology Association and serves as a
national board examiner for Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is frequently invited to lecture
and perform live surgery at conferences nationally and internationally. Dr. Matthews’
research areas include outcomes of prolapse repair; fecal incontinence; bladder pain
syndrome and stem cell therapy for urinary and bowel incontinence and has contributed
almost 100 publications to the peer-reviewed literature.

Talks by Catherine A. Matthews, MD, FACS, FACOG, FPMRS

Managing Screen Time Isn’t Just for Kids: Tips to Break the Spell

Managing Screen Time Isn’t Just for Kids: Tips to Break the Spell

Posted by | Aug 2024

Catherine A. Matthews, MD, FACS, FACOG, FPMRS, addresses the pressing issue of excessive screen time, emphasizing its impact on adults as well as children. She discusses the physical and psychological consequences of prolonged screen use, including eye strain, disrupted sleep patterns, decreased physical activity, and increased stress and anxiety. Dr. Matthews also discusses the psychological impact of screen time, noting that excessive use is linked to higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression.

Dr. Matthews concludes by drawing clear parallels between addiction and screen time in children and adults. She provides practical tips for reducing screen time and increasing interpersonal interaction.

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Managing Screen Time Isn’t Just for Kids: Tips to Break the Spell

Managing Screen Time Isn’t Just for Kids: Tips to Break the Spell

Posted by | Aug 2024

Catherine A. Matthews, MD, FACS, FACOG, FPMRS, addresses the pressing issue of excessive screen time, emphasizing its impact on adults as well as children. She discusses the physical and psychological consequences of prolonged screen use, including eye strain, disrupted sleep patterns, decreased physical activity, and increased stress and anxiety, and provides practical strategies to mitigate these negative effects.

Dr. Matthews also discusses the psychological impact of screen time, noting that excessive use is linked to higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression, and provides encouraging solutions to alleviate these symptoms.

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