Women’s Health
Women’s Preventive Health
Our women’s preventive health services include screenings and services that detect diseases early, when treatments matter most. We’re focused on helping all women enjoy longer, fuller lives.
Medically reviewed on Nov. 17, 2023.
Leaders in Women’s Preventive Health Services
As a woman, you have distinct health care needs. Unfortunately, many women put the health of others ahead of their own.
Even if you feel fine, it’s important to see your health care provider every year. Many conditions like diabetes and heart disease don’t cause symptoms. Yet they’re preventable or manageable with proper care.
At UC Davis Health, our women’s health services include annual check-ups, screenings and preventive services. Our team of women’s health experts partners with you so you can enjoy a long, healthy life.
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Our Difference
World-Class Women’s Services
At UC Davis Health, we give you access to leading experts in obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN), the nation’s first women’s heart program, cancer care, and other specialties. We make it easy for you to get all the care you need.
A Focus on Women’s Unique Health Needs
You receive preventive care services from women’s health specialists who understand your distinct health care needs, risk factors and challenges.
Complete Patient Care
We designed our women’s health services to protect your reproductive health, heart health, mental health and more. We help manage complex health issues and chronic conditions, so you enjoy life to the fullest.
Types of Women’s Preventive Health Screenings
Certain conditions don’t always cause symptoms, and some disease risk factors increase as you get older. That’s why it’s important to get regular preventive health screenings as recommended by your provider.
Recommended Health Screenings for Women
Well-Woman Exams
This annual preventive visit often includes a physical exam and mental health assessment. Your provider will check for high blood pressure and order blood tests to look for conditions like high cholesterol and diabetes. These conditions increase your risk for heart and vascular conditions.
Breast Cancer Screenings
Annual mammograms are recommended starting at age 40. Women with dense breasts may want to also consider getting a breast ultrasound or an MRI. We’re a regional leader in breast cancer care. If needed, you receive advanced breast cancer treatments at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Cervical Cancer Screenings
Pap tests are a type of gynecological screening that detects abnormal cells in the cervix before they develop into cervical cancer. This female reproductive system cancer affects the lower part of your uterus. Your age and risk factors determine how frequently you need Pap tests. If needed, we provide expert cervical cancer treatments.
Colorectal Cancer Screenings
Colorectal cancer screenings typically start at age 45. You may get tested earlier if you have risk factors, such as a family history of colon cancer. We offer the latest colorectal cancer treatments.
Infectious Disease Screenings
You may get blood tests to check for infectious diseases, such as hepatitis C, HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Osteoporosis Screenings
Women 65 and older, as well as younger women with certain risk factors, need bone density scans to check for osteoporosis. We offer advanced dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans to measure bone loss.
Preventive Health Services for Women
Our women’s preventive health services help you make healthy lifestyle changes. These services also help you prevent and manage chronic health conditions.
Women’s Health Services We Offer:
Health Classes
Our health classes help you stay healthy at any age. Class topics range from heart disease, diabetes, general wellness and more.
Immunizations
Your provider will make sure you’re up to date on immunizations during your physical exam. The types of immunizations you need depend on your age, health history and other factors.
Nutrition Counseling
Registered dietitians at our Food and Nutrition Services partner with you to improve your diet. Nutrition counseling helps if you want to lose weight or need to change your diet due to conditions like diabetes or kidney disease.
Smoking Cessation
Our Stop Tobacco Program (SToP) provides the tools you need to quit tobacco and nicotine. These products increase your risk of cancer, heart disease and other problems.
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Ranked among the nation’s best hospitals
A U.S. News & World Report best hospital in cancer, cardiology, heart & vascular surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ENT, geriatrics, neurology & neurosurgery, orthopedics, and pulmonology & lung surgery.
Ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals
U.S. News & World Report ranked UC Davis Children’s Hospital among the best in neonatology, nephrology, orthopedics*, pediatric & adolescent behavioral health, and pulmonology & lung surgery. (*Together with Shriners Children’s Northern California)
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital
Ranked Sacramento’s #1 hospital by U.S. News, and high-performing in back surgery, COPD, colon cancer surgery, gynecological cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, hip fracture, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pneumonia, prostate cancer surgery, stroke, TAVR, and gastroenterology & GI surgery.
The nation’s highest nursing honor
UC Davis Medical Center has received Magnet® recognition, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.
World-class cancer care
One of ~56 U.S. cancer centers designated “comprehensive” by the National Cancer Institute.
A leader in health care equality
For the 13th consecutive year, UC Davis Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the educational arm of America’s largest civil rights organization.
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