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
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
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
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
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
VPFW Welcomes Three New Providers
Dr. Katy Sanderson, Dr. J. Colman Feore, and nurse practitioner Hollie Jones from HCA Richmond Women’s Specialists (RWS) will join Virginia Physicians
Published 04.27.2022 @ 3:35 pm
VPFW Voted Best OB/GYN In Greater Richmond
VPFW has been voted the best OB/GYN practice in greater Richmond by the readers of Richmond Times-Dispatch and Richmond.com. We are humbled
Published 10.26.2021 @ 8:32 pm
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
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
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
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
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