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Grande Ronde Hospital and our women’s clinic are at the forefront of providing access to the best in affordable women’s health care.

Studies show that many women tend to neglect their own health to focus instead on the health of their family and friends, which makes it especially important for women to prioritize regular checkups, mammograms and other appropriate health screenings.

Women have many of the same major health problems men do, but some of these problems have a greater effect on women. Add to that a woman’s complex reproductive system, and it’s no wonder clinics, care centers and hospitals that cater specifically to women are a growing trend.

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Grande Ronde Hospital and our women’s clinic are at the forefront of providing access to the best in affordable women’s health care.

Our radiology department was the first in the area to implement digital mammography for earlier and more accurate diagnoses. We also recently added a second digital machine to handle patient demand. In addition, we are the first in the region to offer stereotactic breast biopsy.

Stereotactic breast biopsy is a minimally invasive alternative to surgical biopsy. This outpatient procedure, performed in our radiology department under local anesthesia, was needed to remove small tissue samples for the pathologist to examine. The process takes about an hour.

Complete care at every age

In our women’s clinic, Dale Robinson, MD; Dawn Knight, MD; Stacy Whitaker, DO; and Jill Parsons, WHCNP, offer a wide array of women’s services, from adolescence to menopause and beyond. In addition to traditional obstetric and gynecological services, they provide treatment options for a variety of women’s health care concerns, such as heavy periods, family planning and incontinence.

Treatments for a variety of conditions

Thermachoice is a non-hormonal, minimally invasive option for treating menorrhagia, or heavy menstrual bleeding. Thermachoice is a proven and effective procedure that can be done in the clinic in less than an hour without hormones or hysterectomy.  

Our providers also offer a permanent birth-control alternative to tubal ligation for women who know their family is complete. Essure is a 30-minute procedure that will leave no scarring, as incisions are not made in the skin. It can be completed in the clinic without general anesthesia.

Urodynamic testing is a tool our providers use to determine how well a woman’s urinary tract is working. This testing will help explain problems with urine leakage or blocked flow. The muscles in and around the bladder and urethra can become weakened by aging, illness or injury. Weak bladder muscles may result in incontinence or an inability to empty the bladder completely, increasing the risk for urinary tract infections.

These tools can help keep a woman’s health in tip-top order for an improved quality of life. But first, you have to establish a relationship with a primary care provider who specializes in women’s health. Your women’s health care provider will be able to order diagnostic screenings and make referrals to internists, surgeons and more for any additional health care needs.

Make your health a priority by treating yourself to the best in women’s health care. Your family and friends will love you for it.

To find a women’s health care provider, visit our Physician Directory.