Women's Health
A woman's health often takes a back seat to life. Whether caring for a
family (husband, children, parents, even grandparents), working, or any
of a number of other responsibilities, it’s important that a woman take
time out to care for herself, so she may continue to enjoy what life has
to offer.
At Holy Family Hospital
our priority is to help each woman maximize her health and
well-being through all the ages and stages of life. That’s why
our primary care physicians, obstetricians/gynecologists, specialists,
nursing staff and other health care professionals work together to
provide personalized treatment that responds to each woman’s individual
needs. After all, Women’s Health is many things – annual checkups,
controlling risk factors, experiencing a healthy pregnancy, managing
chronic conditions and aging with energy and confidence.
Through each stage of care we strive to provide the appropriate
attention and time needed to respond to questions and maintain
exceptional communication with a woman, her family and her physician.
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Holy
Family Hospital’s Women’s Health
Network, provided in conjunction with
the Massachusetts Department of Public
Health, offers free education and health
screenings for qualified women who are:
• Between the ages of 40 and 64
• Underinsured or have no health
insurance
• Residents of Massachusetts.
Services
offered include:
• Education and screenings for breast and
cervical cancer
• Self-breast exam instruction
• Information regarding breast health issues
• Blood analysis for total cholesterol, HDL and
blood glucose
• Blood pressure and body mass index measurement
• Health screenings to assess overall risk of
developing heart disease, diabetes and stroke
• Cancer awareness programs
• Physical exams
• Clinical breast exams
• Pelvic exams
• Pap smears
• Mammograms
• Diagnostic services
If you would like more
information, please call the Women's
Health Network at 978-794-9606 or
978-687-0156, ext. 4179.
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