Ask A VPFW Provider
Have a question you’ve been wanting to ask a provider? VPFW providers get questions from our patients every day, but we
Published 05.18.2020 @ 3:25 pm
Clinical research trials at VPFW: It pays to help move science forward
What is a clinical research trial? Did you know that even the bottle of Advil in your medicine cabinet has gone through
Published 01.20.2020 @ 11:54 pm
Special Delivery: Dr. Draper Delivers Her 1,000th Baby!
It’s not every day that your doctor delivers her 1,000th baby in private practice. Dr. Jennie Draper became an OB/GYN in 2011, and less than
Published 01.15.2020 @ 6:20 pm
Nutrition, Wellness and Fertility: Dr. Pound’s Tips For How To Become Pregnant
As the new year begins, we thought it prudent to discuss some helpful tips for couples hoping to conceive. Nutrition and wellness
Published 01.15.2020 @ 6:14 pm
What your family needs to know about HPV and the HPV vaccine
Cervical cancer continues to be a leading cause of gynecologic cancer deaths worldwide. The main cause of cervical cancer is the human
Published 01.01.2020 @ 9:00 am
Why choose The Surgery Center at VPFW?
Hospital-quality care meets convenience and affordability “The staff is wonderful. It’s a very personalized setting for our patients.” After finishing a full
Published 12.13.2019 @ 3:35 pm
Why Doctors Say Women Need The Flu Shot – Especially When Pregnant
Lying on the couch watching TV is not so fun when your head is throbbing with a fever and your body aches
Published 11.12.2019 @ 3:01 pm
Mammograms and Pink Purse Raffle: VPFW supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Virginia Physicians for Women has several initiatives to increase awareness and early detection and support
Published 10.01.2019 @ 3:29 pm
My Friend, Mikie
Never in my life did I think that I would be writing this about someone I knew, let alone someone who was
Published 05.28.2019 @ 10:50 am
What is an Advanced Practice Provider (APP)?
During the past year you may have noticed that there have been some exciting changes at VPFW including the addition of three
Published 05.22.2019 @ 11:36 am
HPV Vaccinations – Harmful or Helpful
There is a common misunderstanding that women are being secretly harmed by the HPV vaccine. According to a recentobservational study in The BMJ,
Published 05.08.2019 @ 11:49 am
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