Women’s Center
Columbia Memorial Hospital has a longstanding and continuing commitment to women’s healthcare. Our physicians and staff offer expertise in the important healthcare issues that affect women of all ages. The Women’s Center offers consultative and ongoing care for women, ages 16 and up. Our providers are Board Certified and in good standing with The Oregon Board of Medical Examiners.
From our participation in and support of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to the screenings and care provided by our Diagnostic Breast Care Center, our involvement and breadth of knowledge in women’s health issues are of the highest caliber.
The CMH Center for Women accepts most private insurance plans. Our babies are delivered at Columbia Memorial Hospital. Ultrasounds are performed in the Women’s Center and evening birthing classes are available through our Education Services. Our childbirth educators are certified specialists in their fields. We have affordable payment plans and pregnancy packages for all our patients.
These are just a few of the comprehensive health care services available to area women through the Women’s Center and Columbia Memorial Hospital.
The Women’s Center, located in the CMH Health & Wellness PAVILION, second floor, offers in conjunction with CMH a variety of diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical services, including:
- Annual Exams
- Menopause related issues
- Cryotherapy
- Colopscopy and leeps
- Bladder issues (incontinence or prolapsed bladder, and pessary care
- Pelvic pain
- Ovarian or uterus issues
- Birth control options (prescription options, IUDs and permanent sterilization).
- OB care (ultrasound, gestational diabetic testing, related lab work, and high risk obstetrics).
- Mammography
- Abdominal and prenatal ultrasound services
- Lymphedema treatment
- Bone density tests for osteoporosis
Surgeries performed by Women’s Center doctors include, but are not limited to:
- Hysterectomy
- Tubal ligation
- Bladder repair
- Ovarian cystectomy
- Diagnostic laparoscopy
- Hysteroscopy
- Ablations
- Vaginal and rectal repairs
- Cesareans
Osteoporosis
As many as half of all women and a quarter of men older than 50 will break a bone due to osteporosis. Anyone can develop osteoporosis, but it is common in older women. Osteoporosis makes your bones weak and more likely to break.
Osteoporosis is a silent disease. You might not know you have it until you break a bone. A bone mineral density test is the best way to check your bone health. To keep bones strong, eat a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, exercise and do not smoke. If needed, medicines can also help.
Risk factors include
- Getting older
- Being small and thin
- Having a family history of osteoporosis
- Taking certain medicines
- Being a white or Asian women
- Having osteopeni, which is low bone mass
The Columbia Memorial Hospital Women’s Center is uniquely positioned to help our patients recognize the disease and access the care they need.
It is important that your provider know what medications you are on. Please click here and download a copy of our Medication Information Form. Fill it out and bring a copy with you when visiting any healthcare provider. It is a good idea to make copies of the form and carry one with you at all times.
Location
505 22nd Street - Across the street from the East Entrance
Contact Information:
Bonnie Kuhn – Women’s Center Manager
bonnie_kuhn@columbiamemorial.org
503-338-7595 x5519