Lynn Kowalski, MD

02/03/2022

Genetic testing can provide important information for diagnosing, treating, and preventing illness. Talk to your doctor about whether genetic testing is right for you.

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02/02/2022

With technology becoming more and more a part of life, it stands to reason that the health arena would take advantage of the benefits tech can provide.

From providing expert advice to guidance and tools, the underserved and under-funded sector is helping women find solutions to serious health issues

01/27/2022

Robotic surgery, or robot-assisted surgery, allows doctors to perform many types of complex procedures with more precision, flexibility and control than is possible with conventional techniques.

Just a generation ago, women could only get traditional open surgery for gynecologic conditions like cervical and ovarian cancer. Since open surgery

01/25/2022

The United States Congress designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month. Have you had the screenings that are appropriate for you?

You can lower your risk for cervical cancer by getting screened regularly, starting at age 21.

01/21/2022

When ovarian cancer is found early, about 94% of patients live longer than 5 years after diagnosis. Unfortunately, only about 20% of ovarian cancers are found at an early stage.

The myth that ovarian cancer is a “silent killer” is just that, a myth, says a UW Medicine expert on the subject. The more clinicians and primary-care providers recognize the early signs, instead of “blowing them off” as just gastrointestinal problems or nerves, the more lives will be saved,...

01/20/2022

The American Cancer Society (ACS) has updated its guidelines for cervical cancer screening. The new guidelines are for people with a cervix with an average risk of cervical cancer. For people aged 25 to 65 years, the preferred screening recommendation is to get a primary human papillomavirus (HPV) test every 5 years.

Cervical diseases are preventable with vaccination and appropriate screening. Spread the word!

01/17/2022

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as he is remembered as America's preeminent advocate of nonviolence. In sermons and speeches, King's voice rang out with a call for us all to work toward a better tomorrow together.

01/15/2022

Dr. Kowalski has been performing robotic hysterectomies since 2005 when she did the first case in the state of Nevada.

The da Vinci System enables your doctor to perform a minimally invasive hysterectomy even for complex conditions ? with enhanced vision, precision, dexterity and control.

01/14/2022

Cardiovascular issues are the leading cause of death worldwide. Although a greater percentage of men have cardiovascular factors in midlife, there seems to be more of an effect on the cognition of the women with those factors.

Study finds that women’s cognitive abilities may decline in middle age if heart health issues are present.

01/11/2022

More than 14,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer each year, but the disease is preventable with vaccination and appropriate screening.

When Denise Giancaspro experienced some unexpected bleeding at 58, it was cause for alarm.  “I immediately made an appointment with the doctor who f

01/07/2022

The media stresses weight loss so much that older women think that's what they need to do to stay healthy, and staying at a healthy weight has been proven to lower risks of many deadly diseases. However, perhaps as we age, we should focus more on keeping moving and eating a healthy diet rather than the number on the scale.

A US study of older women finds that those who perform well on physical tests have the best chances of living longer, while weight loss may not be beneficial

01/07/2022

We have to remember that new information about Covid-19 and the vaccines that are new to everyone is emerging constantly! Ask your doctor what is right for you.

An analysis of thousands of menstrual records offers support for anecdotal reports of erratic cycles after shots.