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Persistent genital arousal disorder: The uninvited guest (Part 1)
May 2017 Vol. 5 No. 2Author: Brooke M. Faught, MSN, WHNP-BC, IF
Medical models of sexual response represent arousal as a desirable and pleasurable experience.1-3 . . .
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Increasing access to comprehensive contraception: An ongoing battle to remove barriers
May 2017 Vol. 5 No. 2Author: Rewa N. Thompson
A woman’s right to use the contraceptive method of her choice is an integral . . .
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Infertility evaluation and treatment
May 2017 Vol. 5 No. 2How common is infertility?
After 1 year of having unprotected sex, 15% of couples are . . .
Editor-in-chief ’s message
May 2017 Vol. 5 No. 2Author: Beth Kelsey, EdD, APRN, WHNP-BC
Dear Colleagues,
In January 2017, the NPWH Board of Directors approved our position statement on . . .
Maternal Mental Health: Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Patient Safety Bundle
May 2017 Vol. 5 No. 2Author: Beth Kelsey, EdD, APRN, WHNP-BC
In 2015, the Council on Patient Safety in Women’s Health Care convened an interdisciplinary . . .
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Message from the CEO
May 2017 Vol. 5 No. 2Author: Gay Johnson
Happy Spring! We have jumped into high gear here at NPWH!
To celebrate National Women . . .
Implementation of the Female Sexual Function Index adaptation for breast cancer patients in an outpatient surgical breast practice
February 2017 Vol. 5 No. 1Author: Stefani E. Davis, DNP, WHNP-BC; Karen A. Hande, DNP, ANP-BC; and Ginny Moore, DNP, WHNP-BC
The average woman has a 12.3% lifetime risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer . . .
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My adoption story
February 2017 Vol. 5 No. 1Author: Maureen Bell Boardman, MSN, FNP, FAANP
My family’s journey to adoption began 8 years before my son came home to . . .
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Which statement about healthcare for women Veterans is true?
a) All women Veterans are required to seek healthcare services within the VA system.
b) The VA system has achieved its goal in reducing gender disparities in healthcare delivery.
c) Maternity care is delivered by outside community providers and paid for by the VA.
d) The VA does not cover in-hospital healthcare services for newborns following delivery.
The correct answer is c.
Answer a) is false; approximately 83% of women Veterans seek healthcare outside the VA.
Answer b) is false; despite the VA’s efforts, gender gaps persist with regard to certain healthcare goals.
And answer d) is false; A newborn’s hospital care is covered by the VA from birth through the first 7 days of life.
To find out more about the types of healthcare services that the VA provides for female Veterans, read “When the warrior is a woman.” See the May 2016 issue here
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