Women's Health Nurse Practitioners in Alton, Illinois

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About Women's Health Nurse Practitioners: Women's Health NPs: Women's Health Nurse Practitioners has an advanced education and clinical experience in women’s health care and provides essential care to women of all ages. Women Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNPs) provide screenings for an array of health-related issues like breast cancer, cervical cancer, diabetes, human papillomavirus infection (HPV) and STIs. WHNPs also check for early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease and hypertension, and interpersonal and domestic violence.

2 Women's Health Nurse Practitioners found in Alton
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Debra Cunningham, CNM, CWHNP

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
4 Memorial Dr Ste 125, Alton, IL - 62002
618-463-7755     184-336-4206
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Melissa Rae Mitchell, WHNP

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
1 Professional Dr Ste 150, Alton, IL - 62002
618-463-1181    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Alton, IL: Acute Care NP2 Adult Health NP6 Family NP32 Nurse Practitioner NP28 Primary Care NP1 Psych/Mental Health NP5
Nurse Practitioner (NPs) are also referred as an ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) or APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse). Nurse Practitioners have more authority than registered nurses(RNs) and have similar responsibilities to that of a doctor. They can serve as a primary care or specialty care providers and typically focus their care on a specific population such as families, children, or the elderly. NPs can be specialized in various fields like Cardiology, Emergency, Family practice, Geriatrics, Neonatology, Nephrology, Oncology, Pediatrics, Primary care, Psychiatry, School health, Women's health. NPs provides a broad range of health care services, which includes:
  • Taking the person's history, performing a physical exam, and ordering laboratory tests and procedures.
  • Diagnosing, treating, and managing diseases.
  • Writing prescriptions and coordinating referrals.
  • Providing education on disease prevention and healthy lifestyles.
  • Performing certain procedures, such as a bone marrow biopsy or lumbar puncture.
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