BRCA and beyond: The contribution of genetics to breast and gynecologic cancers (Part 2)
Faculty Kate McReynolds, APRN, MSc, MSN, ANP-BC, AGN-BC, is a Genetic Nurse Practitioner at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.…
November 2017 Vol. 5 No. 4
Editor-in-chief’s message
Dear Colleagues, I have a few updates and opportunities regarding the journal that I’d like to share with you. First,…
Genetic testing for hereditary cancer syndromes in women
What is a hereditary cancer syndrome? Cancer can be sporadic, familial, or hereditary. A sporadic cancer happens at random, maybe…
Group visits for management of patients with PCOS: A pilot study
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a complex disorder affecting reproductive-aged females, presents challenges for equipping patients with knowledge and tools to…
Hair or bare?
Many women pose questions to their healthcare provider (HCP) about the removal of pubic hair. Although not medically indicated, removal…
Message from the CEO
I am proud to announce that the 20th Annual NPWH Premier Women’s Healthcare to date! We had more than 750…
November 2017 Vol. 5 No. 4
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On the case…Having the conversation about alcohol as a teratogen: Three women
By Beth Kelsey, EdD, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAANP and Marilyn Pierce-Bulger, MN, FNP-BC, CNM How do nurse practitioners skillfully handle three…
Policy and preventive healthcare services: Women living longer, living well
By Diana M. Drake, DNP, MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC From the perspective of women’s healthcare providers (HCPs) in the United States,…
Position Statement: Human Papillomavirus Vaccination
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) supports an intentional and concerted effort to improve human papillomavirus…
Risky dating behavior among women aged 50+: A growing public health concern
Risky dating behavior, often leading to risky sexual behavior, is a growing public health concern because it contributes to the…