Women face diverse medical needs that change throughout each phase of life. Routine check-ups, joyous moments of pregnancy and childbirth, life changes and potentially threatening diseases…all require special medical expertise. We deliver that level of skilled care—with compassion and understanding—close to home.

Comprehensive women's services at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital begin with skilled OB/GYN physicians and trained registered nurses. However, we don't stop there. We have resource centers, a certified Menopause Clinician, a dedicated Women's Imaging Center and we maintain facilities equipped for everything from wellness care to surgery. When the time comes to deliver your baby, our Mother and Baby Unit provides labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum care all in the same room and nurtures healthy-beginnings in a family-centered environment.

To learn more about Women's Services at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, call 828-765-4201.
To schedule an appointment with an OB/GYN provider call 828-765-0170.

Women's Imaging Center
The Women's Imaging Center is a separate area devoted solely to women. Beautifully decorated with a private waiting area, dressing room and consultation room, the center offers:

• Digital mammograms – high-resolution, 3-dimensional images
  
• Bone density test – x-rays to diagnose osteoporosis
  
• Education Resource room – learn to perform a breast self exam, use a life-like model to learn what a lump feels like, watch educational DVDs and help yourself to pamphlets
  
• Consultations with radiologist – one-on-one to discuss your results

For more information, follow the link to the Women's Imaging Center web page or call 828-766-1630.

Childbirth Education
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital prepares you for delivery and infant care with extensive childbirth education classes. Certified Childbirth Educators teach expecting mothers about the stages of pregnancy, preparation for childbirth, the process of labor and delivery, and infant safety.

Follow the link to our Mother and Baby web page to learn more about Childbirth Education.

Obstetrical Care
Women in the region rely on quality obstetrical services from conception through post-partum care. Designed with a focus on comfort and family-centered services, all rooms in our Mother and Baby Unit are private and spacious so they accommodate medical equipment, medical staff, family and friends. Experience labor and delivery in our home-like environment:

• Dedicated LDRP rooms: No moving from one unit to another; labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum care (LDRP) are all provided in the same room.
  
• Rooming-in – babies room-in with moms; nursery care is an option
  
• Open visitation is encouraged

Gynecological Care
Board certified physicians deliver skilled gynecological care beginning in the teenage years and continuing throughout each phase of life. We value preventive care to maintain long-term wellness; we're also highly experienced in treating all issues related to women's health. You can count on medical care, education and physicians taking the time to talk with you about your concerns. Complete services available include:

• Annual exams
  
• PAP smears
  
• Gardasil vaccine
  Birth control and counseling
  
• Testing for sexually transmitted diseases
  
• Breast health
  
• Infertility and preconception counseling
  
• Menopause management and treatment

Together with medical treatment of women's health issues, our OB/GYN physicians understand the importance of teaching about maintaining health, self-care and making sure questions are answered. Don't hesitate to seek their advice and treatment for any type of medical condition, such as:

• Urinary tract infections
  
• Vaginitis
  
• Polycystic ovarian syndrome
  
• Pelvic pain
  
• Premenstrual syndrome
  
• Incontinence

Menopause Management
Navigating menopause may be a challenge, especially if you suffer from severe hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and sleeping problems. Women face tough decisions about treatment options and their safety. This is when you need the services of a qualified physician who is a certified Menopause Clinician.

To schedule an appointment with our certified Menopause Clinician, call 828-765-0170.

Women's Surgery
The Surgery Department at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is prepared for planned or emergency obstetrical procedures such as cesarean sections. Our physicians also perform traditional and minimally invasive procedures including:

• Hysterectomies – partial and total; vaginal and abdominal; LSH (laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy)
  
• Tubal ligations
  
• Dilatation and curettage
  
• Diagnostic laparoscopy
  
• Cervical conization – to diagnose and treat benign or cancerous lesions
  
• Bladder procedures – to treat incontinence

Women's Cancer Care
Diagnostic procedures are supplied by our team of physicians and radiologists, and outpatient chemotherapy is available at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. However, specialized cancer management is normally referred to private oncology practices in Asheville, NC or otherwise as may be appropriate. While the physicians in these practices are credentialed and experienced, they are not employed by Blue Ridge Regional Hospital.

For more information, follow the link to our Cancer Care web page.

Cancer Resources
You will receive continuous support throughout treatment and recovery from cancer at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. Your OB/GYN doctor remains your primary care physician, following your treatment and helping with routine medical care. A resource room and support groups are available at the hospital; state-supported programs are available through your county:

• Cancer Resource Room at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital: In partnership with the American Cancer Society, the resource room provides educational materials, support and free wigs.
• Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP): Women meeting income eligibility requirements may obtain free or reduced-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings, as well as ongoing medical assistance. Contact the BCCP coordinator for your county:
  • Avery County – 828-733-6031
    
  • Mitchell County – 828-688-2371, extension 19
  • Yancey County – 828-682-6118, extension 34

Appointments and Information
To schedule an appointment, or to learn more about Women's Services, please contact:

• Blue Ridge Regional Hospital – 828-765-4201
  
• OB/GYN practice at Blue Ridge Medical Center – 828-765-0170
  
• Women's Imaging Center -- 828-766-1630

Locations
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
125 Hospital Dr.
Spruce Pine, NC 28777

OB/GYN Practice and Menopause Clinician
Blue Ridge Medical Center
Spruce Pine Campus
496 Altapass Rd.
Spruce Pine, NC 28777