Joanna Sampson, NP
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Family Medicine
Specialty
Preventive Medicine
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Joanna speaks both English and Polish for the benefit of her patients and offers holistic, patient-based care to women of all ages. She and the team at Gyne Health Women’s Center provide preventive care and compassionate treatment for conditions such as incontinence, sexually transmitted disease, and pelvic pain. Joanna is also passionate about medical weight loss and supporting women in every stage of reproductive health, including pregnancy and menopause.
About Joanna Sampson, NP
Joanna Sampson, NP is a board-certified Alexandria nurse practitioner providing care to patients at GYNE Health Women's Clinic.
Tips & Wisdom
Getting Started with Losing Weight
The decision to lose weight is anything but small. Losing and keeping off weight takes determination and hard work. Here are a few tips to staying on track and reaching your weight loss goals. 1. Set Realistic Goals - Don't be impatient! You did not get here overnight. 2. Be Positive - Keep in mind that every pound you lost is an accomplishment 3. Delight in the Little Things - notice the small things you are able to do now that you lost a little weight and celebrate it 4. Don...
The decision to lose weight is anything but small. Losing and keeping off weight takes determination and hard work. Here are a few tips to staying on track and reaching your weight loss goals. 1. Set Realistic Goals - Don't be impatient! You did not get here overnight. 2. Be Positive - Keep in mind that every pound you lost is an accomplishment 3. Delight in the Little Things - notice the small things you are able to do now that you lost a little weight and celebrate it 4. Don...
Patient Education Resources
Are inhaled corticosteroids safe to use for my asthma?
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are a type of medication that is commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions. They are considered safe because they are delivered directly to the lungs...
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are a type of medication that is commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions. They are considered safe because they are delivered directly to the lungs...
I have COPD. What can help me breathe better?
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
What is the best non-prescription treatments for head lice?
Over-the-counter (OTC) treatments for head lice include shampoos and lotions that contain medications such as pyrethrins or permethrin. These medications work by paralyzing the lice and killing them.S...
Over-the-counter (OTC) treatments for head lice include shampoos and lotions that contain medications such as pyrethrins or permethrin. These medications work by paralyzing the lice and killing them.S...
What medications can help control my glucose levels with diabetes type 2?
There are several different types of medications that can be used to help control glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes, including:Metformin: This is a medication that helps lower blood sugar ...
There are several different types of medications that can be used to help control glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes, including:Metformin: This is a medication that helps lower blood sugar ...
When should I consider taking a medication for osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to become brittle and fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. Medications for osteoporosis are typically recommended when a person is at high risk ...
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to become brittle and fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. Medications for osteoporosis are typically recommended when a person is at high risk ...
Education & Training
Master’s Degree in Family Nursing: Marymount University (Alexandria, Virginia )
BA in Nursing: Hunter Bellevue School of Nursing (New York, New York)
Master’s Degree in Social Science & Education: Adam Mickiewicz University (Poland)