Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
By: Jackie Johnstone, CNM So you have heard about it but what is it all about? PCOS is the most common hormonal disorder among women [...]
Understanding Healthcare Insurance – 102
By: Monica Alderman, Chandler Office Most insurance policies do not cover all your medical costs, but they do help you pay your medical bills. Your [...]
Zika, Our Community, and You
By: Michelle Szymanowski, RNC, MSN, WHNP-BC Zika in Our Community As of May 2016, there have only been three identified cases of Zika in the [...]
Your Daughter’s First Gynecology Exam
By: Patricia B. Janicek DNP, WHNP-BC As a women’s health care provider, one of the most common questions I am asked from mothers of teen [...]
Overcoming Fear of Mammography
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Radiology, the American Cancer Society, and the Society of Breast Imaging recommend starting annual [...]
Endometriosis
By: Jackie Johnstone, CNM You have heard about endometriosis and know friends and family who may have it. What is it exactly? What is endometriosis? [...]
Does your family’s history of cancer concern you?
By: Michelle Szymanowski, RNC, MSN, WHNP-BC Generally speaking, cancer is not a common occurrence in most families, but there are some families that have more [...]
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
By: Holly Campbell, WHNP-BC Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that causes cervical cancer or genital warts. HPV can also cause cancers of the anus [...]
Ovarian Cyst
By: Audra Zachman, DNP-BC Sometimes the finding of an ovarian cyst can be concerning to patients; however, a brief discussion can help to clarify this [...]
Hormone Replacement Therapy
By: Amber Scrivner, RNC, OGNP Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been a controversial arena but now along with other therapies more options are available. I [...]