Tuesday, April 19, 2011

The Best Women'S Hospitals

Many women's hospitals specialize in obstetrics and gynecology.


A women's hospital provides various medical services to women and focuses on areas involving their health and well-being. Areas of specialty include pregnancy, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, menopause, osteoporosis and maternity services. Opportunities are also available for women to learn about nutrition, fitness, weight management, wellness and mental health.


Magee--Womens Hospital of UPMC


The Magee--Womens Hospital of UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) is a full service medical facility that provides various specialty services for women, including breast cancer, mammography, gynecological cancer, behavioral health, digestive disorders and bone health. Nearly 10,000 babies are born at the hospital each year and the facility is recognized by the National Center of Excellence in Women's Health. The hospital has two specialties ranked by U.S. News & World Report; their gynecology department is ranked sixth, while the cancer department is 42nd in the country.


Magee--Womens Hospital of UPMC


300 Halket St.


Pittsburgh, PA 15213


412-641-1000


upmc.com


Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island


The U.S. News & World Report ranks the Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island 26th in gynecology. The hospital features services in reproduction and infertility, women's oncology and women's primary care. The Breast Health Center focuses on treating and educating patients about mammograms, cancer risk assessment and cancer management. Women learn to perform a breast self-examination and understand the differences between benign and cancerous breast changes.


Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island


101 Dudley St.


Providence, RI 02905


401-274-1100


womenandinfants.org


Brigham and Women's Hospital


Brigham and Women's Hospital is an academic and teaching hospital that provides patient care and research opportunities. The Women's Health Center of Excellence at the hospital specializes in obstetrics and gynecology, fetal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and bone and joint disease. The hospital also addresses a number of health issues involving domestic violence, nutrition, menopause and osteoporosis. According to the U.S. News & World Report, Brigham and Women's Hospital ranks in the top ten in gynecology, heart surgery, kidney disorders and urology.


Brigham and Women's Hospital


75 Francis St.


Boston, MA 02115


617-732-5500


brighamandwomens.org







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