WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTER

Gerber Memorial Health Services 231 924-1100

Your guide to all of the wonderful Women’s Health Services at Gerber Memorial Health Services is Women’s Health Coordinator, Brenda Dulaney-Connell, RN, MSN. She will provide you with information about women and family services throughout GMHS’ facilities. If GMHS does not provide what you need, Brenda will connect you with the proper Newaygo County agency that will be able to help you and your family. You can reach her directly by calling 231-924-7139.

The Women’s Health Center at Gerber Memorial Health Services (GMHS) has been designed for women to provide an attractive, comfortable environment, which promotes privacy for diagnostic exams and procedures. It is accredited by the State of Michigan, Federal Government Mammography Quality Standards Act, American College of Radiology, and JCAHO (Joint Commission).

SERVICES
• Biopsies
— Core Biopsies
— Cyst Aspirations
— Excisionals
— Needle Localizations
— Stereotactic Biopsies
• Bone Density Testing for Osteoporosis (DEXA)
• Breast Health navigator providing education, care coordination, breast self exam
• Breast Surgical Service Coordination
— Lumpectomy
— Mastectomy
• Heart Imaging
• Laserscope Treatments
• Mammograms (for annual screenings call 231-924-7778)
• Oncology (Cancer) Services Coordination
• Post Surgical Rehabilitation - Home Health Care Services (Continu-Care)
• Ultrasound
• Women’s Health Education

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Radiologists: Newaygo Area Radiology, P.C.
Accreditation: ACR, MQSA, Joint Commission

WELLNESS & REHABILITATION SERVICES

Gerber Memorial Health Services
231-924-3195

• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Conditions Related to Osteoporosis
— Low back pain
— Fractures
— Posture changes
• Incontinence Therapies (uncontrolled leakage)
— Bladder
— Bowel
— Pelvic Pain
• Lumpectomy and Mastectomy Rehabilitation Care
— Inpatient Treatment
— Outpatient Treatment
• Wellness Services
— Multiple Exercise Facilities: Fremont, Newaygo, White Cloud
— Water Exercise
— Group Classes & Education
— Personal Trainers

CHILDBIRTH SERVICES

Gerber Memorial Health Services
231-924-1302

Family Birth Center
• 24-Hour Obstetric Triage Services
• Breastfeeding Classes
— Lactation Consultants
— Childbirth Education Classes
• Childbirth Review Classes
• Designated C-Section/Delivery Room
• Early Pregnancy & Prenatal Classes
• Infant/Child CPR Classes
• Maternal & Infant Support Services (MSS/ISS)
• Parents As Teachers (PAT)
• Pregnancy Complications Education & Care
— Pre-Term Labor
— Gestational Diabetes
— Sibling Classes
• Specialized Home Health Care Services for Pregnancy Complications
— Dietician instruction on nutritional services
— Hyperemesis (excessive vomiting)
— IV/IM antibiotics for infections
— Pregnancy induced high blood pressure
• Home Care Services Following Delivery

EDUCATION PROGRAMS


Gerber Memorial Health Services

Maternal/Child Care (231-924-1302)
• Breastfeeding Classes
— Lactation Consultants
• Childbirth Education Classes
• Childbirth Review Classes
• Early & Prenatal Classes
• Sibling Classes
• Infant/Child CPR Classes
• Maternal & Infant Support Services (MSS/ISS)
• "Parents As Teachers" (PAT) Program
• Pregnancy Complications Education & Care
— Pre-Term Labor
— Gestational Diabetes

Women’s Health (231-924-7139) **
• Breast Health Care
• Diabetes
• Health care needs throughout a woman’s life
• Heart (Cardiac) Health
• Incontinence
— Menopause
• Nutrition
— Spirit of Women Community Events
— Weight Management
•Osteoporosis

** To arrange special group programs call 231-924-7139

SPECIALTY SERVICES


Gerber Memorial Health Services
231-924-1305 (for all services unless otherwise noted)
• Cardiology
• Cancer Treatment Center
• Diabetes Center (231-652-2777)
• Ear/Nose/Throat
• Foot Care
• Gynecology
• Laserscope Surgery Treatment (231-924-1100)
• Neurology
• New Focus, the Center for Mental Health (231-924-1385)
• Nutritional Support Services (231-924-1377)
• Oncology
• Ophthalmology
• Podiatry
• Pulmonary
• Sleep Disorder
• Urology
• Vascular