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
Can video game usage lead to ADHD?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex disorder that is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. While excessive video game use has been assoc...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex disorder that is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. While excessive video game use has been assoc...
I have long COVID. Should I be concerned about getting another COVID vaccine?
Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), refers to the persistence of symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, and muscle pain, among others, afte...
Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), refers to the persistence of symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, and muscle pain, among others, afte...
I snore regularly. Should I be worried about sleep apnea?
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
Is there a treatment for food allergy?
The treatment for food allergies is to strictly avoid the allergenic food, and in case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephrine (injectable) in the ...
The treatment for food allergies is to strictly avoid the allergenic food, and in case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephrine (injectable) in the ...
Why are so many children taking ADHD medications?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects about 5-10% of children and adolescents. The symptoms of ADHD include difficulty paying attention, impulsi...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects about 5-10% of children and adolescents. The symptoms of ADHD include difficulty paying attention, impulsi...
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)