By Jennifer Shafer, MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner October is a dedicated month about two words many women don’t like to hear: breast cancer. Despite that reluctance, it’s important to be informed,...Read More
What Women Should Know About Endometriosis
By Melissa Ray, FNP It can first appear as chronic unexplained abdominal or lower back pain, or unusual conditions during a menstrual cycle. The pain can inexplicably get worse before and during menstruation,...Read More
What to Know About Breast Cancer
By Melissa Ray, FNP October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and with that in mind, here’s what you should know about breast cancer. The statistics. According to 2017 statistics, breast cancer ranks...Read More
What to Know About Mammograms
By Stephanie Frye – Family Nurse Practitioner May 9 starts National Women’s Health Week and with that in mind, let’s talk about the health of our breasts. Breast Cancer: Rates and...Read More
What You Should Know About HPV
By Stephanie Frye – Family Nurse Practitioner There are more than 150 different types of HPV. They can range in appearance from small, painless, rough-surfaced warts to larger, more painful...Read More
What to Know About Endometriosis
by Missy Ray, MSN Family Nurse Practitioner What is endometriosis? Endometriosis, also called “endo,” occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (called the endometrium) is...Read More