Grande Ronde Hospital | Life & Health | Spring 2019

Grande Ronde Hospital 900 Sunset Drive La Grande, OR 97850 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Walla Walla, WA Permit No. 44 LIFE AND HEALTH is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of GRANDE RONDE HOSPITAL, 900 Sunset Drive, La Grande, OR 97850. Jeremy P. Davis, MHA President/CEO Wendy Roberts Senior Director ofAdministrative Services, CommunityBenefitsOfficer Mardi Ford Director, Communications&Marketing; Public InformationOfficer, LifeandHealth Editor Information in LIFE AND HEALTH comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2019 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Obstetrician-gynecologists (OB-GYNs) care for women throughout their lives. That care starts in early adolescence and continues through menopause and beyond. They provide this care in two important ways: They help women have healthy babies and safe deliveries, and they diagnose and treat health issues that are particular to women. OB-GYNs provide crucial preconception care so women are as healthy as possible before pregnancy—especially important for women who have health problems, such as diabetes. Prenatal pregnancy checkups help OB-GYNs spot problems with mom or baby prior to delivery, when they may be easier to treat. In addition, OB-GYNs treat painful periods and abnormal vaginal bleeding. They check for early signs of breast, cervical and other cancers that are particular to women. And they help women who are having hot flashes or pelvic pain. All OB-GYNS complete medical school and a four-year residency program. This includes training in surgery. Some continue their training to specialize in: Gynecologic oncology. These OB-GYNs treat cancers in reproductive organs, including cervical, ovarian and uterine cancers. Reproductive endocrinology and infertility. These specialists help women get pregnant and manage problems with hormones. Female pelvic medicine and reconstruc- tive surgery. These OB-GYNS treat inconti- nence and other urinary disorders. Maternal-fetal medicine. These OB-GYNs help moms-to-be with high-risk pregnancies. Sources: American Board of Medical Specialties; American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology; American College of Gynecologists and Obstetricians Obstetrician- gynecologists (OB-GYNs) care for women throughout their lives. That care starts in early adolescence and continues through menopause and beyond. What is an OB-GYN? + MAKE THE CALL! Dawn Knight, MD, sees patients at the Women’s Clinic. Call 541-663-3150 to make an appointment. Find out more about our clinic at grh.org/ womens-clinic .