Jan 16, 2007

Monthly Women’s Clinic Available

Scottsdale, Ariz. (Jan. 16, 2007) - The American Cancer Society advises women to begin receiving annual Pap smears at the age of 18 or when they become sexually active. With the rising costs of healthcare this seemingly simple task can be problematic.

Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center can help! One Saturday each month, SCNM's Medical Center offers complete Well Woman annual exams at a reduced cost. These exams include a blood pressure check, heart and lung exam, breast exam and Thin Prep Pap smear for only $40*. The exams, which last about 30 to 45 minutes, are performed by advanced medical students under the direct supervision of a Naturopathic doctor (ND). Upcoming clinic dates are March 17, April 14, May 12, June 16, and July 7.

The Medical Center also offers a Contraception Clinic every Tuesday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. to further assist with women’s wellness. Your visit includes identifying the best birth control method for you, prescriptions at the appointment, and fittings for diaphragms and FemCap for a cost of $40. Well Woman exams are also offered in conjunction with the Contraception Clinic for a total of $60*.

Don't delay; make your appointment by calling (480) 970-0000. The Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center is located at 8010 E. McDowell Road, Suite 111 on the Northeast corner of Hayden and McDowell.

* Cost does not include additional testing or treatment

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About Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

Located in Tempe, Ariz., and founded in 1993, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences is a non-profit, accredited higher learning institution. It offers a four-year medical program that trains students to become primary care physicians. Naturopathic medicine emphasizes the body’s innate ability to self-heal. It draws on a rich history of natural, nontoxic therapies in combination with current medical advances. The scope of practice includes all aspects of family and primary care using integrative modalities such as acupuncture, homeopathy, clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, manipulation, and pharmacology. For more information, visit www.scnm.edu