Keeping Up with Dr. Draper: Featured Insights on Women’s Health, Nutrition, and Fitness
From how hormones can guide female fueling to the do’s and don’ts of training while pregnant, check out excerpts from Dr. Jennie
Published 11.21.2023 @ 4:27 pm
Don’t Let Yeast Infections Ruin Your Hot Girl Summer
Dr. Allison Giles sheds some light on what causes this common summertime ailment – and what you can do about it. It’s
Published 06.15.2023 @ 6:05 am
Teen Girls and Running: the Benefits of Getting Active and Tips for Establishing Healthy Habits
Dr. Jennie Draper discusses why girls should get moving, what to watch out for, and how to encourage physical activity in a
Published 12.06.2022 @ 11:08 am
Women’s Health Questions You’re Too Embarrassed To Ask
VPFW’s Dr. Allison Giles tackles the most burning women’s health questions submitted by RICToday readers. These are the first five in a
Published 06.07.2022 @ 5:02 pm
Sustainable Exercise And Nutrition: How I Finally Found A Winning Combination (And Lost 70 Pounds!)
Dr. Allison Giles shares the lifestyle changes, resources and tips that helped her overcome a lifelong struggle with weight management This article
Published 11.20.2020 @ 8:38 am
First Visit to the Gynecologist
So it’s time for your first visit to the gynecologist! How do you know when it’s time to go? What can you
Published 04.09.2019 @ 8:32 am
Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) – Don’t Settle for a Life of Leakage
You don’t have to live with urinary incontinence – VPFW help is available. You might be reading this and not even think
Published 02.15.2019 @ 2:19 pm
6 Ways to Be Healthier – Does Your Age Really Determine Your Diet?
2019 is underway and we at VPFW hope that some of your resolutions are still intact! If you have convinced yourself that
Published 01.22.2019 @ 9:13 am
Menopause – Better Prepare for your Appointment
How to Better Prepare for your Gynecological Visit Hot Flashes. Night sweats. Ceased menstruation. Becoming increasingly moody. Yes, the dreaded menopause could
Published 10.15.2018 @ 3:43 pm
Depression/Postpartum Depression – There Is Hope
As women, we have many obligations to not only ourselves but our family, career, and social life. This, unfortunately, can cause us
Published 09.21.2018 @ 4:08 pm
21 Reasons To See A Gynecologist Before 21
The common misconception is that young females do not need to see a gynecologist until they are sexually active. However, education on
Published 08.17.2018 @ 3:51 pm
7 Things Every Female Athlete Should Know
‘Tis the season for Turkey Trots, marathons, and more! In fact, I’m proud to say that I became a first-time Ironman a
Published 11.16.2017 @ 10:38 am