​Women's Health Services

RCMS offers comprehensive, primary care to women of all ages. Our services, provided by female Board Certified Physician, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, and Family Nurse Practitioners. RCMS encourages all women patients to undergo regular Well Visits, which include many of the featured examinations/services below, either on an annual basis, or as recommended by a medical provider. For appointments, call 707-884-4005 for Gualala and 707-882-1704 for Point Arena.
PAP Test and Follow-Up and Evaluation
Breast Exams
Mammogram Referral
Lab Services
Family Planning, and IUD Insertion/Removal
Pre-Natal Care
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Carolyn Hand, WHNP at RCMS

Expanded Services

With the addition of a women's health Nurse Practitioner, RCMS is able to offer expanded Women's Health services. A Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) specializes in continuing and comprehensive healthcare for women across the lifespan with emphasis on conditions unique to women. They deliver a range of acute, chronic, and preventive healthcare services. Below are a examples of some of the services and procedures that Carolyn Hand, WHNP is able to offer. To schedule an appointment with Carolyn, talk to your Primary Care provider or call 707-884-4005.

​Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Services

Teen Health Care
Well Woman Exams
Breast Cancer Screening/Evaluation
Pap Smears, HPV screening
Sexual Health and Wellness Counseling 
Contraceptive care
STD screening, Treatment, and Follow-up 
Pregnancy Testing
Preconception Health
Menstruation Issues
Fertility Evaluation and Treatment
PCOS
Evaluate and Treat Common Infections
Urinary Tract Problems
Menopause and Premenopausal Issues
Screening for general health problems like heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes with referral when needed.

Procedures

Colposcopy
IUD Insertions/Removals/Problems (Mirena/ParaGard/Skyla)
Bartholin Gland Issues
Skin Tag Removal
Endometrial Biopsies
I&D of Inclusion Cysts
​Vulvar/Vaginal Biopsies

Pediatric Care

RCMS offers primary care for all phases of childhood, from the newborn to the adolescent.

Our Well Child program consists of:
Physical Exams Throughout Childhood
Immunizations
Sports Exams for Youth
Acute Illness Diagnosis and Care

To make an appointment for your child, call (707) 884-4005 for the Gualala Clinic, or (707) 882-1704 for the Point Arena Clinic.
Teen Clinic
Working in conjunction with the Point Arena High School, RCMS helps to operate the school's Teen Clinic. This Clinic is staffed by school nurses and counselors, and teens are encouraged to make drop in visits, or they may call to make an appointment.

Twice a month an RCMS medical provider is available to meet with teens on either a drop in or by appointment basis. The Teen Clinic is available to area teenagers and offers all types of primary care, including acute illness, family planning and counseling services.
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For more information, or appointments, call the Teen Clinic at (707) 882-1628.