A woman's body changes and develops throughout her life. As a result, women's health care needs change dramatically over time. Depending upon her age and stage in life, women's health care issues change as well. For example, the concerns and issues that affect adolescents are very different from those of a woman in her 30s. Similarly, the health care issues that effect a woman in her 30s are very different from those of a woman in her 50s.

A woman's body is just as intriguing as it is complex. Here, you will learn about the anatomy, functions, and systems of a woman's body, detailed with labeled medical illustrations and simple definitions.

A healthy woman is one who learns ways to prevent disease as well as care for a condition if one does arise. Learn more about your body and ways to keep it healthy including monitoring breast health and gynecological health, as well as heart health and mental health.

There are many different diseases and conditions affecting women that require the clinical care of a physician. Knowledge of a condition's symptoms, risk factors, prevention approaches, diagnostic tests/procedures, and available treatment options all help a woman make more informed healthcare choices.

One thing is sure, throughout their adult years, women's medical needs continually change.

St. John's is pleased to provide a comprehensive women's health program that covers the broad range of women's health care needs, from puberty through menopause.

St. John's Women's Services provides the full range of health care services for women in any stage of life.

From adolescence through a woman's senior years, St. John's offers experienced physicians, prevention and wellness programs, advanced diagnostics, specialty programs, and leading-edge treatment options.

Some of these special women's services include:

• Pregnancy and childbirth services;
• Gynecology practices located in Springfield, Nixa, Lebanon and Rolla;
• State-of-the-art diagnostics available at St. John's Hospital and clinic offices;
• A 28-bed inpatient unit at St. John's Hospital dedicated to women's surgery and staffed by health care professionals trained to be sensitive to the unique needs of women.

Specialty programs just for women:

• St. John's Menopause Program;
• St. John's Breast Center;
• St. John's Women's Heart Center;
• St. John's Clinic - Women's Oncology;
• Ongoing education programs and women's retreats, such as the monthly women's health forums and the annual Totally Healthy Woman Retreat..
   

For more information about St. John's Women's Services, please click on the link to the right or call 888-8888 or 1-800-909-8326 for a physician referral.

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