Women’s Health Services

Welcome to Saint Vincent. Welcome to better care.Saint Vincent is a proud member of Allegheny Health Network—an integrated delivery network focused on preserving health care choice and providing affordable, high-quality care.

Expert, compassionate health care for women.At Saint Vincent, we’re dedicated to meeting the individual health care needs of women at every age. From breast health and pregnancy to hormones, heart disease, osteoporosis and joint issues, we give you access to the area’s top women’s health experts. The most advanced technology. And the finest hospital amenities including spacious private rooms. Our comprehensive network of physician specialists provides a wide range of health care services for women and their families throughout our region.

Maternal-Fetal MedicineOur Maternal-Fetal Medicine program focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of expectant mothers and their fetuses who may experience problems during pregnancy. Our specialized physicians provide high-risk pregnancy care, perinatal consultations, fetal testing, obstetrical and gynecologic ultrasounds as well as other advanced genetic/non-genetic services— right here in Erie.

Certified Nurse MidwivesFor centuries, many women have utilized the skills and insights of midwives for assistance and support in childbirth. At Saint Vincent, our certified nurse midwives provide comprehensive care throughout pregnancy, labor, birth and the postpartum period. The benefits of a Saint Vincent nurse midwife include:

• A personal, more holistic style of care with a lower rate of interventions, such as labor- inducing medications and cesarean sections

• Full service care, 24/7

• 1-to-3 patient/midwife ratio, so expectant mothers know who will deliver their babies

• Support for Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section (VBAC)

• Availability of water births

• OB/GYN physicians are ready for consultation or referral, if needed

Colorectal HealthAt Saint Vincent, we provide women with individualized care for colon and rectal health. Our board-certified experts specialize in traditional and advanced colonoscopies and laparoscopic colorectal surgery. They also offer comprehensive evaluation, medical management and treatment of all colorectal issues. From bowel control problems and pelvic floor disorders to lowering your risk of colorectal cancer, you’ll find our physicians deliver the highest quality care in a comfortable, approachable atmosphere.

Pelvic HealthFor most of our lives, we take continence—the voluntary control of bladder or bowel functions—for granted. But when illness, injury or surgery result in loss of full control, it can be devastating. The Saint Vincent Center for Pelvic Health was designed to address these issues and provide comprehensive care for a broad spectrum of conditions. Our multidisciplinary pelvic health team includes primary care physicians, obstetrician-gynecologists, urologists, colorectal specialists, gastroenterologists, surgeons, physiatrists, anesthesiologists, a physical therapist certified in pelvic muscle dysfunction, and a pelvic health navigator. Together, they work with each patient to design the optimal treatment plan.

Breast HealthWhether it is a routine mammogram or suspicion of breast cancer, we believe no woman should have to wait. That’s why we have created the region’s first streamlined breast health continuum. The results of your mammogram are sent to your physician within 24 hours. And, should you need additional imaging, biopsy or surgical consultation, our breast health nurse navigator guides you through this process in about two weeks. Advanced mammography and sonography technologies are in place at the Saint Vincent Women’s Center at 311 West 24 Street. The Women’s Center provides a welcoming, comfortable environment with complete respect for your privacy. As the region’s premier provider of breast health information, diagnostics and surgery, Saint Vincent is truly your partner in the battle against breast cancer.

Gynecologic Oncology Saint Vincent continues to be the region’s first choice for specialized women’s surgical care, offering women affected by gynecologic cancers treatment options close to home. Our Gynecologic Oncology program offers access to the most advanced treatment and care management options for women with reproductive cancer including breast, ovarian, cervical and endometrial cancers. Gynecologic Oncology integrates radiation and chemotherapy with pelvic surgery to provide total care for gynecologic oncology patients. Minimally invasive surgical techniques are used whenever possible, utilizing the da Vinci® surgical system.

Mothers and Babies More and more expectant mothers benefit from our highly experienced physicians and nurses in the comfort of our beautiful new $8 million Mother and Baby Center. The Center features a new nursery and 27 exquisite all-private rooms—each with a private bathroom and shower.

Our new $2.8 million neonatal intensive care unit features dedicated neonatologists and is the first choice of doctors and hospitals throughout the region. It offers new parents reassurance if their baby should require a higher level of care and expertise. Our commitment to women and their babies also includes the safety and security of our state-of-the-art Hugs and Kisses Infant Protection System.

Because education is essential to a healthy pregnancy and effective parenting, our Beautiful Beginnings class series offers something for every phase of parenthood. From preparation for labor and labor refresher classes to breastfeeding, CPR, sibling preparation, Mommy & Me playgroups and even a class for grandparents and dads-to-be, these fun, helpful and affordable classes are offered year round. And now, we offer these classes online.

Our Lactation Center provides helpful guidance from certified lactation nurses and also offers a retail boutique, pump rentals, a call-in WarmLine, free baby weight checks and a breastfeeding support group.

Saint Vincent is also a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, one of 170 in the country recognized as the premier children’s hospitals in their regions.

Bone and Joint HealthScreening for osteoporosis is performed at the Saint Vincent Women’s Center with state-of-the-art bone densitometry. Our Total Joint Center, a Highmark Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip ReplacementSM, addresses the orthopedic issues created by osteoporosis and arthritis, including hip, knee and shoulder pain. The Total Joint Center now offers gender-specific knee replacement for women that provides a better fit, increased available knee motion and more natural movement because the implant closely matches the unique size and shape of a woman’s knee. Our series of free seminars, featuring orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists, offers information and support to those suffering from joint pain of any kind. To ensure your specific needs are met, Saint Vincent is staffed by a full range of orthopedic specialists.

Cardiovascular CareAt Saint Vincent, our clinical affiliation with the Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute enables us to deliver world-class cardiovascular services right here in Erie. Because women’s heart care needs are unique, Saint Vincent offers a program specifically designed to

educate women about their risk for heart disease and prevention strategies. The Saint Vincent Women’s Heart Health program provides women with educational material, dietary advice, online heart-health information, access to cardiac risk assessments, exercise classes and a Women’s Heart Hotline. In the event of a heart attack, cardiologists are located at Saint Vincent 24/7 to provide the kind of care you need when you need it the most.

Neurological CareMigraine headaches. Back pain. Stroke treatment and prevention. We can help women of all ages identify the risks, prevent the onset or manage the pain. But we don’t stop there. Our nationally trained and recognized experts provide a level of care once found only in major cities. We specialize in the treatment of pain, stroke, and cancer of the brain and spine. In collaboration with Cleveland Clinic experts through telemedicine equipment, Saint Vincent specialists evaluate and discuss treatment options for stroke patients offering faster treatment when minutes matter in a stroke. With a specially trained neurointerventionalist using digital biplane technology, we can also restore vital blood flow to the brain and often stop a stroke in its tracks.

The Saint Vincent Women’s CenterLocated on the Saint Vincent campus at 311 West 24 Street, the Saint Vincent Women’s Center provides personalized, compassionate care for women in a beautiful, comfortable and private setting.

• Accredited by the American College of Radiology as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence

• Mammography scheduling is available online by visiting SaintVincentHealth.com/Services/WomensHealth

• Digital mammography with diagnostic results to your physician in 24 hours

• Onsite radiologist utilizing digital mammography

• Breast health nurse navigator to assist women in need with obtaining free mammography services and to help all women through the diagnostic process

• Bone densitometry for osteoporosis and ultrasound testing for OB/GYN, abdomen and breast

• Lactation Center featuring consultations with certified lactation nurses, a call-in WarmLine, a boutique, free baby weight checks and pump rentals

• Health education and screenings

To learn even more about our comprehensive Women’s Health Services, visit SaintVincentHealth.com/WomensHealth today.

232 West 25 Street

Erie, PA 16544

(814) 452-5000

SaintVincentHealth.com