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Primary care manages your general health, diagnoses diseases, and makes sure you get all the treatments and medical services necessary to keep you well. At The Women’s Clinic in Lakewood, Washington, Jessica Kirkwood, ARNP, and the highly skilled team provide female-targeted holistic primary care, managing physical, mental, and gynecological concerns. For care with compassion, call today or schedule your primary care appointment online. Telemedicine appointments are available.
Primary Care Q&A
Why do I need primary care?
Primary care is your go-to provider when you have any medical need or concern. Your primary care provider is the main manager of your health, monitoring your well-being, diagnosing and treating diseases, and teaching you lifestyle habits that keep you healthy.
The Women's Clinic is a primary care practice for women. The team takes a whole-person approach to care, treating the body and mind in a soothing environment that allows patients to feel cared for and supported.
What services do I get with primary care?
From injury and illnesses to general health and prevention, the professional and caring team at The Women's Clinic guides you through the process of getting and staying well.
Primary care services include:
Annual exams
Annual exams at The Women's Clinic assess your current overall health and look for issues that may lead to health problems in the future.
Sick care
Sick care manages unexpected illnesses and injuries. For example, The Women's Clinic cares for colds and flu, skin rashes, and urinary tract infections (UTIs). They also treat unexpected injuries and sudden pain.
Diagnostic testing
The skilled providers at The Women's Clinic use extensive testing to diagnose health conditions. The practice does COVID-19 testing, sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, and diabetes screenings.
Chronic disease management
Chronic health issues like diabetes and high blood pressure need ongoing medical monitoring. The team at The Women's Clinic takes a whole-person approach to chronic disease management, focusing on you, not your diagnosis.
Management of mental health
The holistic practice also cares for your mental well-being, making referrals to specialists when appropriate.
Does a primary care provider perform Pap smears and other gynecology services?
Primary care at The Women's Clinic takes care of women through every phase of life, providing comprehensive gynecological services like Pap smears to screen for cervical cancer.
Gynecology services available at The Women's Clinic include:
- Annual gynecological exams
- Breast exams
- Pap smears
- Screening for human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Endometrial biopsies
- Fertility management
- Birth control
- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
- Management of miscarriages
- Menopause management
The team also helps women with pelvic pain, diagnosing and treating gynecological conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), fibroids, and endometriosis that cause this type of pain.
Patients are heard at The Women's Clinic. Call today or schedule an appointment online.