OB/GYN Practice in Portland Discusses Preventive Health Care for Women

The Institute of Medicine highly recommends that women take note of preventive care measures, including annual well-woman visits.

Portland, OR (prHWY.com) December 13, 2012 - Portland, Oregon (November 23, 2012) - Women's Health Today, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN) practice led by physicians, a family nurse practitioner, and a certified nurse midwife in Portland, is highlighting the importance of preventive care and health maintenance among women. They emphasize that these should be observed starting from a woman's adolescence, through to her child-bearing years, and beyond.

As in all areas of healthcare, preventive care is the primary step towards fostering one's optimal health and well-being. The Affordable Care Act of 2010 stated that preventive health services for citizens of all ages should be one of the nation's priorities. These services include medications, medical procedures, diagnostic tests, and counseling on women's health concerns.

The Institute of Medicine highly recommends that women take note of preventive care measures, including annual well-woman visits. These cover an overall checkup; breast, pelvic, and cervical cancer screening; pap smear with HPV test; and immunizations. They also include education, counseling, and screening for sexually transmitted diseases like HIV.

Moreover, they advise mothers and all women in their child-bearing years to increase their awareness of contraceptive methods to prevent unwanted, unhealthy pregnancies and to promote birth spacing and healthy deliveries. Pregnant women are advised to receive regular screening for gestational diabetes and lactation counseling.

Women's Health Today takes pride in fulfilling their lifetime commitment to providing personalized care to every patient throughout the Portland metro area in a professional and compassionate manner. They focus solely on preventive medicine and family education. They employ competent practitioners who ensure that every woman has access to high-quality, affordable services.

Women who are looking for an experienced midwife in Portland may visit www.WHTMD.com today for more information.

About Women's Health Today

Established in 1986, the collaborative Portland, Oregon OBGYN practice is led by a team of medical practitioners, namely Drs. Maxine Bauer, Desiree Bley, Anika Luengo, Janet Gibbens, Nancy Grant, and Oscar Polo. They are aided by Hannah Litt and Liana Corliss.

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