Services Provided at Women’s Center

Please click on any of the services below to get a detailed description. Feel free to email us with any further questions.

• Abnormal Pap Smear Evaluation
• Annual Physical Exams/Pap Smears
• Breast Care
• Family Planning
• Gynecological Care
• Incontinence Care
• Infertility Care
• Menopausal Treatment
• Major Hospital Surgery
• Minor Hospital Surgery
• Minor In-Office Surgery
• Non-Stress Tests
• Pregnancy Care
• Primary Care Services (limited)
• Ultrasound (basic)

Abnormal Pap Smear Evaluation - WCHCP treats the patient with an abnormal pap smear. This may require repeating the pap smear, colposcopic examination (using a large microscope to see the cervix) and/or surgical treatment.

Annual Exams/Pap Smears - Since the advent of the pap smear 60 years ago, the incidence of cervical cancer has dramatically decreased. Part of the annual examination includes performing the pap smear, breast, abdominal, pelvic and sometimes rectal examination. Depending on a patient’s history, thyroid, heart, lung and skin examinations may be done. Blood pressure, temperature and weight measurements are taken during the annual examination. If necessary, referral to a patient’s primary care physician will be done.

Breast Care - Breast examinations are part of an annual examination. However, a patient may have a concern regarding her breast (e.g. breast mass, nipple discharge) that needs attention. WCHCP provides for evaluation, treatment and diagnosis of breast problems. Patients are referred for mammograms, breast ultrasounds and/or biopsies. Self breast examinations are taught.

Family Planning - All types of contraception (birth control) options are offered at WCHCP including permanent sterilization (“a tubal”). These contraception options include but are not limited to the Depo shot, pills, rings, patches, diaphragm fitting and IUD placement.

Gynecological Care - WCHCP is a full service gynecological provider for all aged females. Care includes but is not limited to treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, abnormal vaginal bleeding, vaginitis, uterine fibroids, endometriosis and other gynecological conditions from puberty to post menopausal females.

Incontinence Care - As women age, incontinence (leaking urine) can be a problem. WCHCP can diagnose and treat the various type of incontinence both surgically and medically. Pessaries (a plastic device to limit incontinent episodes) are fitted. Urodynamic evaluation will soon be available.

Infertility Care - Fifteen percent of couples have difficulty conceiving or getting pregnant. WCHCP provides evaluation and treatment of basic infertility problems. If necessary, patients are referred to high risk infertility specialists (endocrinologists) to help in conceiving. Once pregnant, patients are welcomed back to WCHCP for the continuation of their pregnancy and delivery.

Menopausal Treatment - With the baby boomers coming of age, many women are entering the menopausal period or “change of life.” Dr. Hannah does evaluation and treatment of menopausal symptoms. Problems that accompany menopause such as osteoporosis are addressed. Multiple treatment options are available for the treatment of menopausal symptoms.

Major Hospital Surgery - Dr. Hannah provides major gynecological surgeries to treat specific conditions. These include but are not limited to hysterectomies, tubal and ovarian procedures. Surgical correction of incontinence problems can be treated. If gynecological cancer is detected Dr. Hannah refers these patients to a special female cancer doctor, but is still involved in their care.

Minor Hospital Surgery - Some gynecological surgeries require only a short same day hospital admission. Dr. Hannah’s services include minor surgeries involving the uterus, cervix, vagina, ovaries and fallopian tubes.

Minor in-office surgery - Some gynecological problems can be treated with minor in-office surgery. These include some biopsies of the uterine lining, vulva, cervix and skin. If necessary, these patients may also require in hospital surgery.

Non-Stress Tests - Later in pregnancy, this test is used to test for fetal well-being. This involves placing a monitor around the abdomen of the mother-to-be and monitoring the fetal heart beat. Dr. Hannah then interprets the test and decides if additional monitoring is necessary.

Pregnancy Care - From conception through the postpartum care, WCHCP provides complete pregnancy care for the low risk and some high risk patients. Pregnancy care for women with twins is also provided. Dr. Hannah partners with high risk specialists to provide complete care for some high risk patients.

Primary Care Services - Limited primary care services are provided. These include treatment of urinary and respiratory tract infections. Cholesterol, blood pressure, colorectal screening and glucose screening are provided. Referrals to primary care physicians are provided as needed.

Ultrasound - Basic obstetrical ultrasound services are provided. These include diagnosis of the number of fetuses, position, fluid checks and checks for fetal viability. The targeted ultrasound is done at the hospital. Limited gynecological ultrasound services are also provided by Dr. Hannah.