Women’s Health Month: Take Control of Your Health

2022-07-21T11:22:31-04:00May 1st, 2020|Categories: Blog, Gynecological Services|Tags: , |

May is Women's Health Month, and there is no better time than now to improve your overall health and take control. Women are so important to our society and have made lasting impacts in history. Bringing awareness to women's health is essential to maintaining the important roles women play in our world and for women [...]

The Well Woman Exam: Staying Healthy with One Yearly Visit

2022-07-21T11:23:21-04:00November 1st, 2019|Categories: Blog, Gynecological Services|Tags: , , |

Self-care is trending. It's cool to take care of ourselves. It often gets tagged as an inspirational quote in beautiful lettering or gets posted on social media as enjoying a sheet mask with a chilled glass of rosé (or your favorite drink!). That's all great, and we should all engage in activities we enjoy as [...]

Sitting And Your Health

2022-07-21T11:26:21-04:00March 1st, 2019|Categories: Blog, Gynecological Services|Tags: , , |

Whether it is sitting at a desk job or spending an evening on the couch watching television, people are spending more time sitting down than ever. According to a recent Washington Post article, regularly sitting for long intervals can negatively impact your health from your head to your toes. With the prevalence of immobile lifestyles [...]

A Healthy Cervix for a Healthy Woman

2022-07-21T11:27:42-04:00April 1st, 2018|Categories: Blog, Gynecological Services|Tags: , , |

The American Social Health Association (ASHA) and the National Cervical Cancer Coalition want to remind women to be screened for cervical cancer by having annual Pap smears and pelvic exams, which are combined with a screening test for the human papillomavirus (HPV) during well woman exams at New River Women’s Health. The cervix is the [...]

The Early Stages Of Menopause

2022-07-21T11:28:54-04:00June 1st, 2017|Categories: Blog, Gynecological Services|Tags: , , |

Perimenopause, also called the menopausal transition, is an early stage of menopause when your estrogen and progesterone levels begin to drop. Most women typically enter into this stage in their late 40’s, but this can vary from woman to woman. During this time, you may notice subtle (or not-so-subtle) signs that could be indicative of [...]

“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 [...]

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 [...]

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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