Learn about gynecologic cancers

Christina Kramer, MD, Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Christina Kramer, MD, Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Jessica Hodson, DO, Family Physician

Jessica Hodson, DO, Family Physician

Gynecologic cancers are not always easy to detect. Knowing the facts can help women recognize sometimes silent symptoms so treatment can begin in the earlier stages.

Learn more at a lunch and learn program called “Preventing and Recognizing Gynecologic Cancers” on Wed., Feb. 11, 12 to 1 p.m. at Riverwood Healthcare Center, conference room C/D, in Aitkin. Hear from Dr. Christina Kramer, OB/GYN specialist and surgeon, and Dr. Jessica Hodson, Riverwood family physician, on risk factors, symptoms, treatment and prevention of cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulvar cancers.

A light lunch will be served at no cost. To register for this program, call Riverwood’s events line at (218) 927-5188 or email healthyliving@riverwoodhealthcare.org

This program is the fifth in a series of free monthly Well Woman programs being sponsored in Aitkin, Baxter and Crosby by Riverwood Healthcare Center and Cuyuna Regional Medical Center on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through May.

The Well Woman series topic for March is pelvic pain for April stress-related health issues. For Baxter and Crosby dates and information, call Cuyuna Regional Medical Center at (218) 545-4447.