Wellstar Women's Health
Comprehensive Care for Every Life Stage
From adolescence to menopause and beyond, we offer advanced, specialty care tailored to your changing healthcare needs in every stage of life. We are committed to helping women live longer, healthier lives.
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Women's Health at Wellstar
Wellstar women's health experts understand the conditions unique to women in all stages of life. Our comprehensive, compassionate team offers personalized care in a comfortable environment. We treat various health issues and life events, from gynecology and pregnancy to fertility and breast health. We also have extensive experience treating gynecologic cancers, as well as urogynecologic and other pelvic conditions.
Staying healthy is easier with convenient, state-of-the-art diagnostic, surgical and maternity services. Every woman should schedule an annual check-up at least once a year. As part of your well-woman exam, your provider will take your blood pressure, perform a Pap smear, pelvic exam and a breast exam. Depending on your age and medical history, your physician may recommend additional testing to catch potential health issues early.
Our Care Philosophy
Wellstar Women's Health understands that every woman is unique, and we know how to empower you to achieve optimal health. We are committed to caring for you with compassion and expertise.
Fertility
Deciding to have a family is a personal decision with many options. Based on your health, our team will help you achieve your goals and craft a plan tailored for you.
Obstetrics
Whether you need routine prenatal and delivery services or high-risk pregnancy care, we're here to ensure the health and wellness of you and your baby.
Gynecology
Healthcare needs change as you age. Get the most effective care for everything, from puberty and sexual health through menopause and hot flashes.
Breast Health
We use the latest screening technologies to monitor your breast health, which can help doctors diagnose abnormalities or breast cancers at the earliest stage.
Our Care Team
Our team partners with you to ensure you receive the comprehensive care you need and the experience you desire. For our expecting patients, we offer a variety of birth and care plans. Our gynecological team provides integrated care with other medical specialties, both medical and surgical, to determine the best possible treatment plan for you. Our team members collaborate with experts in other medical disciplines throughout Wellstar to provide you with personalized care tailored to your needs.
Comprehensive, specialized care
Medical specialists collaborate to create patient-centered care plans. Our multidisciplinary teams often include board-certified OB/Gyn’s and certified nurse-midwives who have the most advanced training and knowledge in their fields. They collaborate with specialists, including:
- Breast Surgeons
- Gyn-oncologists
- Maternal-fetal medicine specialists
- Reproductive endocrinologists
- Urogynecologists
Innovative technology, individualized treatment
You will experience the convenience and commitment of a dedicated team providing the highest quality care. We will develop a plan that is specific to you based on your needs and goals. Team members may include:
- Advanced nurse practitioners
- Genetic counselors
- Lactation and breastfeeding specialists
- Physical therapists
- Specialized imaging technicians
- Ultrasound professionals
Wellstar Foundation
As a not-for-profit, gifts to the Wellstar Foundation make it possible to provide patients with additional resources and amenities for a higher level of comfort and care. Every dollar donated supports Wellstar’s vision of delivering world-class healthcare, carried out through patient-centered programs, advancements in technology and making reliable healthcare available close to home. Your generosity also makes it possible to provide free screenings and diagnostic services to uninsured and underinsured patients every year. For more information about how to support our fight against disease, visit the Wellstar Foundation.
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- Labor and Delivery
- Obstetrics
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
- Certified Nurse Midwifery
- Expectant Mother and Family Education Classes
- Gynecology
- Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Preventative Care and Contraception
- Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
- Robotic Gynecologic Surgery
- Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
- Comprehensive Breast Health Program
- 3D Mammography
- Digital Mammography
- Breast MRI
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction
- Genetic Counseling
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Make Health Your Habit This Spring
When the weather starts to warm up, many people start getting ready for the spring season. Along with cleaning and decluttering your home, you should also spruce up the space you live in every day—your body.
When you prioritize your well-being and do the proper up-keep for your health, it may help you stay ahead of potential medical issues.
To feel your best this spring and beyond, we’re sharing our top tips to keep you healthy.
Check for a clean bill of health
Setting our clocks forward can also be your reminder to set up a visit with your primary care provider.
“People should definitely add a wellness exam to their spring-cleaning checklist, regardless of age. Routine preventative care every year is very important,” said Wellstar Primary Care Physician Dr. Nayab Dhanani.
During a wellness exam, your provider will check your Foundational 4 numbers—body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
From there, your provider can help create a screening plan to help keep you ahead of chronic conditions or serious diseases. Recommended screenings may vary depending on your family history, gender and age, as well as your provider's recommendations.
“The importance of screenings is really to be proactive instead of reactive,” said Wellstar Primary Care Physician Dr. Facia Dew. “It’s better to know a person’s risk factors so we can screen accordingly. Our goal is to meet their unique medical needs and help them live a healthy life.”
Be sure to bring up any other medical concerns, health questions or wellness goals at the appointment. Wellstar providers are partners in your care, committed to keeping you feeling your best physically, mentally and emotionally.
Stay ahead of health concerns
It can be easy to put your own health on the backburner as life gets busy. This spring, make a commitment to yourself to get the essential screenings you need.
For women, screenings like pelvic exams, Pap smears and mammograms can help catch cancer, sexually transmitted diseases and other issues. These important physical and gynecological health exams can help you stay ahead of potential medical concerns, such as breast cancer, cervical cancer and ovarian cancer.
Along with a routine physical to stay in top shape, men can benefit from a prostate-specific antigen test. Having this simple blood test done can help catch prostate cancer in its early stages, often when it is more treatable. Men who are 50 or older should start getting screened for prostate cancer. Those at higher risk—including Black men and those who have had a close relative diagnosed with prostate cancer—may start screenings even sooner.
Talking about colon health can feel a little uncomfortable, but getting screened could save your life. Starting at age 45, everyone should get a colonoscopy. Those with a higher risk or family history of colorectal cancer may need to start screening even sooner. Learn more about the importance of colon screenings.
Freshen up your mindset
For people who experience seasonal depression during the fall and winter months, spring’s longer hours of light may bring a renewed sense of hope. Still, lingering feelings of sadness or other difficult emotions could be more than just the “winter blues.”
“We have a screening test called PHQ-2, which is used to screen for depression,” Dr. Dhanani explained. “Patients typically have to answer two questions, and it is a preliminary screening to see if you have any signs or symptoms of depression.”
“Plenty of times, patients don’t even know they have depression. Often, a person may have had the condition for a while and it could be untreated,” Dr. Dhanani said.
If you feel overwhelmed and need support, we’re here for you. Reach out to your provider or one of our behavioral health specialists for help.
Looking for more ways to stay well? Learn about screenings to help keep you healthy.
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Let’s Get to the Bottom of Your Colonoscopy Questions
In people under 50, colorectal cancer is now the number one cancer-related killer of men and the number two killer of women. Black communities are 20% more likely to get colorectal cancer and 40% more likely to die from it. But this doesn’t have to be the case—colorectal cancer is preventable. When people have a screening colonoscopy, doctors can remove pre-cancerous polyps, stopping them from ever becoming cancer.
Colonoscopies are now recommended starting at age 45 for the general population, and younger for people at higher risk or with a family history. But you have questions:
I’m above average healthy—do I really need a colonoscopy?
How do I know my risk level?
Will the procedure be painful?
How much time should I take off of work?
A panel of gastrointestinal health experts and a patient answer your questions and more here.
Who needs a colonoscopy
I eat well, exercise and am in good general health. Do I really need to go through the hassle of a screening colonoscopy?
Dr. Shani Clay, gastroenterologist: Unfortunately, we discover colon cancer in quite healthy individuals. While it is true that smoking and consumption of red meat increases your risk, we also see colorectal cancer in patients who follow very healthy diets and exercise regularly, hence the need for all people to get screened for colon cancer.
Samantha McInturff, colon cancer survivor: The screening age used to be 50 before they changed it to 45, so I had never had a screening. I was 48 when I had symptoms that led to a colonoscopy and I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. I am a rule follower. I always get my mammograms. I never smoked. I have no family history. I thought, ‘How can I have cancer?’ What I’ve been through really highlights the importance of screening early. Don’t be scared. Getting screened for colon cancer is a small inconvenience that’s completely worth it.
When should I start having colon cancer screenings and how often will I need to have one?
Dr. Clay: For people at average risk, meaning people with no alarm symptoms and no family history of colon cancer, screening begins at age 45.
How frequently you should have a colonoscopy depends on a few things, including family history, the number and type of polyps that are found during your colonoscopy and how clean the colon is at the time of the procedure. Repeat procedures can be anywhere from six months up to 10 years, depending on the results.
Colon cancer is in my family. When should I start screening?
Dr. Sahir Shroff, surgical oncologist: We’re seeing more and more young patients with colon cancer. If a patient has a strong family history, the screening should start sooner than 45 years of age. For example, if your parent died of colon cancer, you should begin colonoscopies at the age of 30. It depends on the risk factor. Talk to your primary care doctor about your personal risk level.
Dr. Clay: If you have high-risk factors, you should be screened earlier. For example, if a person has a first-degree relative with colon cancer who was diagnosed at less than 60 years of age, that individual should get a screening colonoscopy at either 40 years of age or 10 years younger than the age at the relative’s diagnosis. Additionally, there are certain genetic syndromes that also warrant earlier colon cancer screening with a colonoscopy at less than 45 years of age. Wellstar has a Genetic Risk Assessment Program for people with hereditary risk factors or a family history of cancer.
Should I see a doctor if my stool looks different than before?
Nancy Page, oncology nurse navigator: If you’re having changes in your bowel habits like blood in or on your stool or black stool, you need to let your doctor know soon. Consistent changes like constipation, diarrhea and, it may sound gross, but skinny stools that look like a pencil for a few weeks or more are signs to talk to your doctor. Other changes to be aware of are unexplained weight loss, unexplained fatigue, abdominal pain and even anemia. Don’t put it off. Don’t think, ‘I work a lot. I have kids. I’m busy.’ Let your doctor know now. If it’s colon cancer and it’s diagnosed early, there’s a 90% cure rate.
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Make Health Your Habit
The start of a new year is a great time to focus on your health. For many of us, that means setting resolutions to live a healthy, full life. While many people like to reset their health goals in January, Wellstar providers partner with patients year-round to help them feel their best.
By following tips from Wellstar health experts, you can create realistic resolutions and better your health—making healthy choices a lifelong habit rather than a short-term goal.
Partner with a Wellstar provider
When it comes to your wellness goals, staying healthy starts with a visit to your Wellstar primary care provider.
“Your primary care provider will collaborate with you to create a customized care plan and recommend screenings based on factors such as your age, gender and family history,” said Wellstar Primary Care Physician Dr. Cristina Dasoveanu. “Regular screenings can help you stay ahead of issues and catch any health concerns early.”
Know Your Foundational 4
To check your health status and screen for potential medical issues, your provider will take your Foundational 4 numbers, a few screenings that identify risk factors for some health conditions such as heart disease.
Blood pressure
A blood pressure test helps diagnose hypertension (high blood pressure), hypotension (low blood pressure), heart disease and other conditions.
Blood glucose level
The amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood can indicate the onset of diabetes or risk of heart disease, heart attack or stroke.
Blood cholesterol
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL), often called “bad” cholesterol, can indicate clogged arteries, which may lead to heart disease, heart attack or stroke.
Body mass index (BMI)
A higher level of body fat may indicate an increased risk for heart disease, hypertension (high blood pressure) and diabetes.
Personalized OB/GYN care for women
“Gynecologists partner with women in their healthcare across the lifespan,” said Dr. LeThenia “Joy” Baker, a Wellstar obstetrician and gynecologist. “The first gynecologic visit is recommended between 13 and 15, and the first exam between 18 and 21.”
Gynecologists are uniquely positioned to care for women from adolescence through menopause and beyond.
“We’ll make sure you are up to date on screenings like mammograms and Pap smears, help you make informed decisions about family planning and fertility, and provide medical and surgical treatment for a variety of conditions affecting the female reproductive system,” Dr. Baker said.
Primary care, anywhere
In addition to in-person primary care visits, Wellstar also offers virtual care options. Connect with your Wellstar provider over the phone or with video on a computer, smartphone or tablet.
“While primary care physicians help patients meet long-term wellness goals, we’re also here for you when you’re sick,” said Wellstar Primary Care Physician Dr. Georgia Forrest. “Your primary care provider is already familiar with your background and health needs, so we can seamlessly continue that care and help you get back on track when you’re ill.”
If you need to see a specialist such as a cardiologist, pulmonologist or neurologist, your primary care provider will refer you for that specialized care while continuing to help you manage your overall wellness.
“Through our patient portal MyChart, specialists and primary care physicians can see test results and visit summaries and stay updated on how each of us is working with the patient,” Dr. Forrest said.
Accessing care online
If you’re a MyChart user, E-visits are a convenient way for you to receive care from a Wellstar provider without needing to schedule an appointment or come to the clinic. Through MyChart, tell us about your health concern by answering a few questions about yourself and your symptoms, then a primary care provider will respond in MyChart with your care plan.
Conditions that can be treated with an E-visit include:
- cough
- sinus problems
- urinary tract infection
- conjunctivitis
- back pain
- diarrhea
- vaginal discharge
- heartburn
Log on to MyChart and click “Symptom Checker” from the menu in the top left of the screen to start an E-visit.
For more immediate healthcare needs that are not life-threatening, you can talk to a provider with WellstarON, our virtual urgent care.
In an emergency, such as if you are having trouble breathing or experiencing chest pain, call 911.
Learn more about the different types of care Wellstar offers and where to go if you’re not feeling well.
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