Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region

Nurse Practitioner

A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Gynecology

Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region is a Gynecology practice in Cincinnati, OH with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in promoting women's wellness, especially their sexual and reproductive health. Gynecologists at Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region perform preventative, diagnostic and treatment procedures on the female reproductive system. Gynecology is the medical care and maintenance of women's sex and reproductive systems throughout their natural life cycle, often integrated with general healthcare. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Gynecology practices include dysfunctions of both reproductive and general health - as they are inextricably linked. These dysfunctions commonly include: menstrual issues, acne, hormone imbalances (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, osteoporosis, diabetes, depression, and personality disorders), sexual dysfunctions, sexually transmitted diseases, urinary tract infections, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, ovarian cysts, and cancers of the reproductive tract and breasts. Gynecologists also nurture women through natural physiological and biochemical life stages: from managing adolescence, to becoming sexually active, to becoming pregnant, to pregnancy care, to postpartum care, to perimenopause, to menopause, and healthy aging promotion. These female specialists also help women prevent disease through lifestyle modifications, and enable healing from domestic violence and sexual assault. Because gynecologists treat such a wide array of integrative issues, they often serve as women's primary health care providers. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Gynecology practices include medical and psychiatric history analysis, general wellness check-ups (including measuring vital signs and crafting nutrition plans), age appropriate breast and pelvic exams, preventative pap smears, contraception prescriptions, mammography, colonoscopy, blood pressure monitoring, immunizations, breast lump removal, and hysterectomies.

Advanced Practice Midwifery

Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region is an Advanced Practice Midwifery practice in Cincinnati, OH with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in childbirth assistance and treating mothers and infants before, during, and after pregnancy. Advanced Practice Midwives at Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region perform prenatal, delivery, and post natal care and education. Advanced Practice Midwifery is a type of advanced practice registered nurse. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Advanced Practice Midwifery practices include pregnancy and pregnancy complications. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Advanced Practice Midwifery practices include pregnancy monitoring, prenatal nutrition, childbirth assistance, and postpartum care.

Midwifery practice as conducted by certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) is the independent management of women's health care, focusing particularly on pregnancy, childbirth, the post partum period, care of the newborn, and the family planning and gynecologic needs of women. The CNM and CM practice within a health care system that provides for consultation, collaborative management, or referral, as indicated by the health status of the client. CNMs and CMs practice in accord with the Standards for the Practice of Midwifery, as defined by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM).

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region is an Adult Nurse Practitioner practice in Cincinnati, OH with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in providing medical care to adults of all ages. Adult Health Nurse Practitioners at Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region perform diagnostic tests, and prevents and treats illnesses and injuries. Adult Nurse Practitioner is the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Adult Nurse Practitioner practices include wounds, sprains, fractures, infections, viruses, hypertension, hormone imbalance, thyroid dysfunction, and diabetes. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adult Nurse Practitioner practices include ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting lab results and X-rays, prescribing medications, referring patients to specialists, and acting as a primary health care provider.

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region is a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner practice in Cincinnati, OH with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in the lifelong care of women, with a strong focus on gynecological and obstetric health. Women's Health Nurse Practitioners at Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region perform prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of women. Women's Health Nurse Practitioner is an advanced-practice that specializes in comprehensive primary care services for women of all ages. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Women's Health Nurse Practitioner practices include nutritional deficiencies, hormone imbalances, menstrual irregularities, viral infections, injuries, and sexually transmitted diseases. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Women's Health Nurse Practitioner practices include wellness check-up, contraceptive care, STD screening and follow up, pregnancy testing, common infection evaluation and treatment, as well as premenopause and postmenopause care.

Family Medicine

Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region is a Family Medicine practice in Cincinnati, OH with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in family-centric healthcare. Family Medicine Doctors at Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region perform medical history analysis, diagnostics, and treatments for a wide variety of dysfunctions, conditions, and injuries. Family Medicine is a medical specialty devoted to the medical care of the family unit. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Family Medicine practices include cold and flu, asthma and allergies, ear and eye infections, yeast infections, diabetes, high blood pressure, hormone imbalance, nutritional imbalance, stress and depression, muscle tears and sprains, and sexually transmitted diseases. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Family Medicine practices include annual exams, immunizations, medication refills, hormone level testing, cardiovascular testing, pap smears and genital exams, specialist referrals, and patient education.

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.