“Is it Hot in Here?”: Why Hot Flashes Happen and How to Cope

2022-07-21T11:29:03-04:00May 1st, 2017|Categories: Blog, Gynecological Services|Tags: , , |

Hot flashes are one of the most common symptoms of menopause. About 75 percent of menopausal women experience hot flashes. While most women know that hot flashes occur at the “change of life,” many don't realize what actually causes them. New River Women’s Health provides a quick look at what's going on in your body [...]

Why You Should Be Doing a Breast Self-exam Every Month

2022-07-21T11:29:19-04:00April 1st, 2017|Categories: Blog, Gynecological Services|Tags: , , |

Women in their 20's often don't consider themselves at risk for breast cancer. Doctors may stress the importance of breast self-exams monthly at your yearly physical, but how many of us really take the time to perform that self-exam? The American Cancer Society recommends that women begin performing a monthly breast exam at age 20. [...]

January Is Cervical Health Awareness Month

2022-07-21T11:29:42-04:00January 1st, 2017|Categories: Blog, Gynecological Services|Tags: , |

January has been designated Cervical Health Awareness Month by Congress, the American Social Health Association (ASHA) and the National Cervical Cancer Coalition. Dr. Campbell and her team at New River Women's Health want to take this opportunity to remind women how important it is to screened for cervical cancer by having annual Pap smears and [...]

Mammograms, Wellness Exams, and Breast Self-Exams Save Lives

2022-07-21T11:30:06-04:00October 1st, 2016|Categories: Blog, Gynecological Services|Tags: , , |

Ensuring continued breast health and preventing breast cancer always rank high on our list of priorities at New River Women’s Health in Richmond. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to encourage you to come in for your wellness gynecological exam. Your wellness exam is also the perfect time to request a [...]

National Women’s Health Week

2022-07-21T11:30:23-04:00May 6th, 2016|Categories: Blog, Gynecological Services|Tags: , |

National Women’s Health Week is an observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health. The goal is to empower women to make their health a priority. The week also serves as a time to help women understand what steps they can take to improve their health. The 17th annual National [...]

The Importance of Annual Well Woman Exams

2022-07-21T11:30:43-04:00April 4th, 2016|Categories: Blog, Gynecological Services|Tags: , , |

Well woman exams are the foundation for wellness, health promotion, disease identification and management throughout your life. Prevention and early detection are the best ways to increase the length and quality of your life. An annual or yearly well woman exam for all ages is more than just about good medical care, it also gives [...]

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