The Women’s Health Center at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial 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).

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Women’s Health Services	Wellness & Rehabilitation Services	Childbirth Services
Education Programs	Specialty Services	The Women’s Health Center at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial
Tamarac - The Center for Health and Well -Being	Diabetes Center at Spepctrum Health Gerber Memorial	Continu-Care Home Health Care
Maternal Child Care	Spirit of Women

WOMEN’S HEALTH SERVICES

Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial
231 924-1100

Your guide to all of the wonderful Women’s Health Services at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial is Women’s Health Coordinator, Brenda Dulaney-Connell, RN, MSN. She will provide you with information about women and family services throughout Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial’s facilities. If Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial 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.

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

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WELLNESS & REHABILITATION SERVICES

>Physical Rehabilitation at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial

>Tamarac Center for Health and Well-Being

Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial
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

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CHILDBIRTH SERVICES

>The Birth Center at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial

Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial
231-924-1302

Family Birth Center
24-Hour Obstetric Triage Services
Breastfeeding Classes
-Lactation Consultant
-Childbirth Education Classes
Childbirth Review Classes
Designated C-Section/Delivery Room
Early Pregnancy & Prenatal Classes
Infant/Child CPR Classes
Review Class
Sibling Class
Parents As Teachers (PAT)
Pregnancy Complications Education & Care
-Pre-Term Labor
-Gestational Diabetes
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

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EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial

>Continu-Care Maternal-Child Health Programs

>The Birth Center at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial

Maternal/Child Care
231-924-1302

Breastfeeding Classes
-Lactation Consultant
Childbirth Education Classes
Childbirth Review Classes
Early & Prenatal Classes
Sibling Classes
Infant/Child CPR Classes
"Parents As Teachers" (PAT) Program
Pregnancy Complications Education & Care
-Pre-Term Labor
-Gestational Diabetes

Women’s Health 231-924-7139
(To arrange special group programs call 231-924-7139)

>The Diabetes Center at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial

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

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SPECIALTY SERVICES

>Specialty Services at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial

Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial
231-924-1305
(for all services unless otherwise noted)

Cardiology
Cancer Treatment Center
Diabetes Center (231-652-2777)
Ear/Nose/ThroatFoot Care
Gynecology
Laserscope Surgery Treatment (231-924-1100)
Neurology
Nutritional Support Services (231-924-1377)
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Podiatry
Pulmonary
Sleep Disorder
Urology
Vascular

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Spirit Night
Catch the Spirit with this series of monthly programs from Gerber Memorial
>Current Flyer (PDF)

>BMI Calculator
What is your body mass index?

>More BMI Information

Health Information For Each Stage of Your Life (PDF):
Twenties
Thirties
Forties
Fifties
Sixties
Seventies

The following resources provide general information about men, women and children’s health:

>www.girlshealth.gov
Promotes emotional and physical health for teenage girls and provides information about body, fitness, nutrition, bullying and other issues.

>www.mypyramid.gov
Advances and promotes dietary guidance for all Americans, including customary dietary guidance for young women based on age and activity level.

>www.womenshealth.gov
Lists health organizations, campaigns and events, publications and more.

>www.fda.gov
Provides guidance on using food labels to make healthy choices.

>www.fitness.gov
Provides charts for calories burned for specific physical activities.

>www.nutrition.gov
Provides information on healthy eating.

>Smoking Cessation from the American Heart Asociation

>National heart, Lung and Blood institute

>Diabetes as a Risk Factor for Heart Disease

>Stop Atrial Fibrillation

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