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 recent observational study in The
Published 05.08.2019 @ 11:49 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
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
VPFW Breaking Ground for New Prince George Office
September 28, 2018 | For Immediate Release Prince George, VA – Virginia Physicians for Women announce the groundbreaking ceremony on October
Published 10.15.2018 @ 3:15 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
Does anybody else think it’s hot in here?
VPFW’s Dr. Ingrid Prosser discusses the transition to menopause and what you can do about it (besides fan yourself!) Our mothers and
Published 05.24.2018 @ 9:18 am
Aloha Medical Mission – Silay City
I was fortunate enough to participate in the 2018 Aloha Medical Mission to Silay City on the Island of Negros Occidental in
Published 04.13.2018 @ 10:13 am