May is National Women’s Health Month
Southcoast Health recognizes the importance of raising awareness on health-related issues and topics important to women of all ages. It’s a great reminder for all women (and those who love them!) to make their health and well-being a top priority.
From screenings to wellness checks, to implementing healthy changes to help you feel your best, Southcoast Health is here for you with the care, support and resources you need to be your healthiest self.
Stories of Strength, Hope and Healing
Kara Caron was approaching age 50 when she began to assess the gynecological care she needed as she neared menopause.
“I wanted to breeze through my menopausal age as gracefully as possible,” she said. “And I wanted an expert in that area.”
Read Kara’s menopause story here.
Doreen, an active grandmother of five knew a shooting pain through her knee was not something to overlook. Little did she know, this would be a start to a long orthopedic health journey.
Read Doreen’s orthopedic story here.
Becky is a 72-year-old retired high school art teacher residing in Mattapoisett. She has always been proactive about her health, routine visits and screenings. It was a complete surprise when her care team identifies concerning lumps at a routine mammogram.
Read Becky’s cancer story here.
Marie’s days were full of gardening, crafts, social gatherings, and travel until one morning when she woke up unable to more her left leg. The mother of two and grandmother of five had suffered a stroke at age 69 and found herself in the Southcoast Health Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Center at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Read Marie’s stroke recovery story here.
Women’s Health Screenings
Annual screenings are a key defense in the fight against cancer. Early detection means earlier treatment and improved outcomes.
Breast Health and Mammograms
Our Nationally Accredited Breast Center offers a full array of services including mammograms, ultrasounds, breast biopsies, and breast MRIs.
Early detection is key in the fight against breast cancer – regular mammograms are your best friend in this fight. Our 3D mammograms improve the clarity and the depth of the imaging, giving you the clearest picture of your breast health and breast cancer risk.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
For compassionate and comprehensive women’s healthcare in Southeastern Massachusetts, you can count on Southcoast Health Obstetrics & Gynecology. Our experienced team of OB/GYNs works with women of all ages, whether you are visiting us for your first gynecologist appointment or are seeking pregnancy care. Our gynecologists offer many obstetrics and gynecology services and will help you stay informed and confident about your health.
Menopause
Southcoast Health is proud to introduce the Southcoast Menopause & Wellness Program – the region’s first program dedicated to comprehensive, individualized care for women in their midlife and menopausal health transition.
We understand that each woman experiences this time in their life differently. We have developed a dedicated collaborative team of providers whose goal is to help guide you through menopause safely and effectively.
Maternity
Whether you’re looking for a reliable OB/GYN in New Bedford or a well-equipped birthing hospital in Fall River, Southcoast Health can help. We serve new moms and families in communities across the South Coast by giving them a trusted place to deliver their baby.
Women’s Heart Health
At Southcoast Health, we understand that with a strong heart you can get more out of life. That is why we help your heart be as healthy as it can be. Our Cardiovascular team includes cardiologists and other heart specialists in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island who have years of experience in the treatment of cardiovascular disease and heart failure.
Caring for the heart requires an insightful mind, and our board-certified cardiologists, structural heart specialists and cardiovascular surgeons are the best and the brightest. With exceptional training, our doctors deliver the compassionate, personal care that our heart patients deserve.
For your learning:
- Heart disease has emerged as a serious risk for women, too. Read more about it here
- Take a heart health quiz Heart Quiz for Women (southcoast.org)
Staying Healthy and Active
Weight Loss Programs
Maintaining a healthy weight decreases the risk of chronic health conditions associated with obesity, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.
The Southcoast Health Weight Loss Center offers both surgical and non-surgical weight loss programs and a comprehensive team of specialists to guide and support you every step of the way with a plan customized for you and your goals.
Orthopedics
Staying active is an important step towards living a healthy lifestyle. If arthritis, knee or joint pain is preventing you from living an active life, we have the surgical and non-surgical options to help.
Osteoporosis
Women are more at risk of developing osteoporosis than men because the hormone changes that happen at the menopause directly affect bone density.
Essential Care Tailored for You
Primary Care
A trusted partnership and regular visits with your Primary Care Provider is a proactive step for better management of your health. Visit Find a Doctor to meet our hundreds of Primary Care Physicians, Specialists and Advanced Practice Professionals and to find the right provider for you.
Urgent Care
When non-emergency illness or injuries strike, Southcoast Health Urgent Care provides quick and convenient medical care that you and your family need to feel better fast.