Weekly Updates: We are OPEN!

Dear Valued Patients,

We are thrilled to be returning to normal practice and seeing our lovely patients.
All appointment types are now being scheduled, including annual well-woman exams, on Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Fridays. We continue to offer TeleMedicine on Mondays and Thursdays.

You can schedule by calling 503-908-1646 or scheduling online at www.drngyn.com -- if you are scheduling online please indicate if you are requesting an Office or TeleMedicine visit.
 
 
Do You Really Need an Annual Exam? Yes!
A lot of women wonder if they really need to come in once a year for an annual well-woman exam, especially if they are seeing their PCP once a year. The current guideline from the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ACOG) is to continue annual well-woman visits.
 
First, let’s talk about what an annual exam includes:

• A thorough history, including personal and family history
• A complete physical exam, including breast exam and pelvic exam
• Laboratory screenings, which vary by age and risk factors
• Personalized recommendations to minimize health risks

• Your periods! The menstrual cycle is a “vital sign” to your overall well-being
• Bladder function
• Sexual function
• Family planning including contraception and pre-pregnancy planning
• Infectious disease screening
• Menopause assessment and guidance
• Cancer screening & prevention (breast, ovarian, uterine, cervical, and colon) including personalized risk assessment and recommendations
• Genetic risk assessment and genetic testing if indicated
• Immunizations
• Cardiovascular risk assessment (this can include blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes evaluation)
• Obesity assessment and management
• Substance use and abuse
• Bone health / Osteoporosis screening and management

 
That’s a lot of important stuff! If you are due for your annual well-woman exam, don’t hesitate to call or schedule online. We look forward to seeing you,

Dr. Zaander and Dr. Salisbury