well-woman

British  

noun

1. social welfare

   1. a woman who, although not ill, attends a health-service clinic for preventive monitoring, health education, and advice

   2. ( as modifier )

      well-woman clinic

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Example Sentences

But few Black women showed up for the well-woman services.

From Seattle Times

"Planned Parenthood claims these funds go to healthcare for women, but last year, Planned Parenthood performed a record number of abortions while also reducing the number of well-woman exams and breast cancer screenings it performed. Instead of funding Planned Parenthood, my bill will redirect this funding to community health centers that actually meet the health needs of women across the country."

From Salon

After switching to Medicare this year, she was surprised to walk out of her annual well-woman visit, once fully covered by her private insurance plan, with a $200 bill.

From Seattle Times

Women have also benefited tremendously from the elimination of out-of-pocket cost for preventive services like mammograms, well-woman visits, domestic and interpersonal violence screening and counseling.

From Salon

And fundraising continues for a traditional birth center in Pojoaque, New Mexico, that would offer culturally appropriate well-woman care, birth services and postpartum support groups.

From Washington Times