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
Managing The Anxiety And Grief Of COVID-19
How a global pandemic is a women’s health issue For the last few months, women have been worrying about the safety of
Published 05.18.2020 @ 12:08 pm
Seat Belt Check: Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Annual Well-Woman Exam
Well-woman exams are inherently not urgent, right? If you’re a “well woman,” what’s the difference between going to your upcoming annual exam
Published 05.11.2020 @ 3:03 pm
The Doctor Can “See” You Now
How telehealth can fill a healthcare void during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond We’ve all had to make many adaptations as we
Published 04.16.2020 @ 12:46 pm
Why It Takes Women 7 Attempts To Leave An Abusive Relationship – And How You Can Help
“On average, it takes a woman 7 attempts to leave an abusive relationship for good.” Jane Clayborne, director of community relations at
Published 11.03.2019 @ 7:28 am
Think beyond pink: Don’t forget the ‘awareness’ part of breast cancer awareness month
by Dr. Nina Olsen, M.D. Every October, women see grocery store shelves filled with pink products and favorite sports teams donning pink
Published 09.30.2019 @ 8:49 am
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
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
Become Someone’s Superhero – Without You, There Is No Cure.
What is clinical research? What are the benefits? What studies are available? All of these are questions that many of you have
Published 03.27.2019 @ 2:42 pm
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