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 ADHD be managed without medication?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be managed without medication, although medication is often a common treatment option. Medications such as stimulants (e.g. Ritalin®, Adderall) ...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be managed without medication, although medication is often a common treatment option. Medications such as stimulants (e.g. Ritalin®, Adderall) ...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
I have asthma. Should I have an asthma action plan?
It's important for those with asthma to have an asthma action plan.An asthma action plan is a written document that outlines specific steps for managing asthma symptoms and preventing asthma attac...
It's important for those with asthma to have an asthma action plan.An asthma action plan is a written document that outlines specific steps for managing asthma symptoms and preventing asthma attac...
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 ...
My PSA is elevated. What should I do next?
An elevated PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level can be a sign of prostate cancer, but it can also be caused by other conditions such as an enlarged prostate or a urinary tract infection. If your PSA...
An elevated PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level can be a sign of prostate cancer, but it can also be caused by other conditions such as an enlarged prostate or a urinary tract infection. If your PSA...
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)