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VPFW Voted Richmond’s BEST OB/GYN in 2025

Five years in a row, VPFW has received the top honor in the OB/GYN category of Richmond.com and Richmond Times-Dispatch’s Best of…

Published 09.30.2025 @ 9:29 pm

by VPFW

Women’s Health Questions You’re Too Embarrassed To Ask: Part 3

From postpartum tips to sex before your annual exam to questions about being overweight, Dr. Allison Giles has you covered. You don’t…

Published 03.05.2024 @ 8:51 pm

by Allison Giles, D.O., FACOG

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

by Jennie E. Draper, M.D., FACOG

Adolescent Gynecology: When to Start Seeing a Gynecologist and What to Expect

Dr. Kimberly Woods McMorrow shares insights to help teens prepare for that first visit to the gynecologist. As an OB/GYN at Virginia…

Published 06.26.2023 @ 6:03 am

by Kimberly Woods McMorrow, M.D., FACOG

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

by Allison Giles, D.O., FACOG

Women’s Health Questions You’re Too Embarrassed To Ask: Part 2

From how often to get a Pap test, to preparing for perimenopause, to what to do if a tampon gets stuck, Dr.…

Published 03.23.2023 @ 6:00 pm

by Allison Giles, D.O., FACOG

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

by Allison Giles, D.O., FACOG

Why Women Worry: How Hormones Affect Anxiety and What We Can Do About It

Dr. Rebecca Schnatz helps us understand the causes of anxiety and tips for finding relief. We have surpassed the one-year mark of…

Published 03.23.2021 @ 3:43 pm

by Rebecca Schnatz, D.O., FACOG

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

by Allison Giles, D.O., FACOG

Meet our Nurse Practioners: Lauren Cook and Melissa Foster

Our Q&A reveals why they love being NP’s at VPFW November 8-14 is National Nurse Practioner week! We are happy to have…

Published 11.12.2020 @ 4:37 pm

by VPFW

Breast Cancer Awareness: The Risks, Signs, and Why Early Detection is Key

Dr. Kristen Lewis discusses how you and your provider can work together against breast cancer. Odds are high that you or someone…

Published 10.21.2020 @ 9:03 pm

by Kristen Lawson, M.D., FACOG

Ovarian Cancer: Know the Symptoms, Risk Factors, And When to See Your Provider

Melissa Foster, N.P., discusses how this lesser known cancer can go undetected – and what you and your provider can do about…

Published 09.21.2020 @ 9:31 pm

by Melissa Foster, N.P., WHNP-BC

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