A Pap smear is a quick and simple test that can save your life. It detects precancerous and cancerous cells of the cervix and helps to diagnose cervical cancer early, when it’s easier to treat.
Monique Petteys, FNP-C, is a dedicated family nurse practitioner specializing in women’s health and wellness. With a focus on personal attention, Monique offers targeted, whole-person care to the women of Clayton, Georgia, at The Women’s Center at Life Point Medical.
Originally from California, Monique has lived in the Rabun County area since 1996. She graduated from Rabun County High School in 1997 and received her undergraduate degree in nursing from Piedmont College in 2006. She received her Master’s degree with a specialty in Family Practice from Frontier Nursing University in Kentucky in 2012.
Monique has 14 years of professional nursing experience and has worked in multiple specialties throughout her career, including medical/surgical nursing and obstetrics. She has extensive training in women's health and family medicine. She recognizes the importance of a holistic, whole-person approach to patient care, and also has a passion for rural healthcare and underserved communities.
Monique currently resides in Long Creek, South Carolina. She has two great teenage kids, Dylan and Nyla, and also three dogs, a cat, and several chickens. She is an avid animal lover and enjoys just being in nature. She loves spending time with her friends and family, cooking, gardening, hiking, rafting, traveling, yoga, music, and adventures of all kinds.
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A Pap smear is a quick and simple test that can save your life. It detects precancerous and cancerous cells of the cervix and helps to diagnose cervical cancer early, when it’s easier to treat.
If you need a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam, no problem. Here’s what you need to know about this required exam, and what you'll need to do to pass.
Sexual health encompasses multiple aspects — practicing safe sex, preventing unwanted pregnancy, and getting screened for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Here are some simple, less obvious ways you can help boost your sexual health.