We are actively monitoring the overall COVID-19 status in the community and offer all our practice’s services following CDC and DPH guidelines. We will adjust our in-office visit policies as needed. We appreciate your cooperation as we strive to accommodate your needs and keep everyone healthy. See Our Guidelines for In-Office Visits
Most Common Birth Defects
/in Blog, Uncategorized /by Carey BlankenshipThough you may not realize it, birth defects are extremely common. About one in every 33 babies born in the United States will have some type of birth defect, which translates to about one baby […]
Covington Women’s Health Implements Telemedicine Visits
/in News, Uncategorized /by Carey BlankenshipWe have moved quickly to implement televisits as a scheduling option for our established patients. Certain health care needs can be provided over the phone without an in-person visit. This service lets us provide the […]
Heart Disease in Women
/in Blog, Uncategorized /by Carey Blankenship* The following article was written by Covington Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Rhonda Cook and was published in Rockdale Newton Citizen’s “Physicians Guide.” * Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in […]
Menstruation 101
/in Blog, Uncategorized /by Carey BlankenshipAbout half of the women population is currently in their reproductive age, which means about 26 percent of the world is currently experiencing their menstrual cycle. A pivotal part of that cycle is the period, […]
What You Need to Know About Cervical Cancer
/in Blog, Uncategorized /by Carey BlankenshipWhile rare, cervical cancer does affect about 200,000 women in the United States each year. For those who do have it, it can be a devastating disease if not caught early enough. That’s why it’s […]
Covington Women’s Health Specialists Physician Dr. Meridith Farrow Appeared on the “The Weekly Check-Up”
/in News, Uncategorized /by Carey BlankenshipCovington Women’s Health Specialists physician, Dr. Meridith Farrow appeared on “The Weekly Check-Up” on News/Talk WSB Radio on Sunday, January 12th. The weekly radio show addresses a wide range of topics about health. It includes […]
The Benefits of Breastfeeding
/in Uncategorized /by lizziBy Brenda Barlowe, CNM, MSN Breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed your new baby. It’s also one of the best ways to bond with baby and has numerous benefits for the health of […]
Dr. Larrimore Appears on “The Weekly Check-Up”
/in Uncategorized /by lizziDr. Cathy Larrimore of Covington Women’s Health Specialist’s appeared on “The Weekly Check-Up” on News/Talk WSB Radio on Sunday, September 1st. During her segment, Dr. Larrimore discussed a variety of women’s health issues such as […]
Dr. Cathy Larrimore’s Thoughts on Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
/in Uncategorized /by lizziOvarian Cancer Is One of the Deadliest of Women’s Cancers Each year, approximately 22,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. This cancer typically occurs in women in their 50s and 60s. Many women who are […]
Dr. Meridith Farrow’s Thoughts on Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
/in Uncategorized /by lizziBy Dr. Meridith Farrow, MD, FACOG Reports in the news about the annual well-woman exam are confusing! Do women need an examination every year? Is a Pap needed every year? The answers are YES and […]