Providence Women's Health Team

The Providence Women's Health team is committed to providing useful and actionable insights, tips and advice to ensure women of all types can live their healthiest lives.

  • Healthy mom, healthy baby: Supporting new moms and babies on their breastfeeding journey

    Healthy mom, healthy baby: Supporting new moms and babies on their breastfeeding journey

    Many parents choose to breastfeed their children, and Providence is proud to support these families as we celebrate National Breastfeeding Month together.

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  • “Trusting their experience brought me comfort"

    “Trusting their experience brought me comfort"

    Grateful mother reflects on compassionate care through the years at Providence

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  • The mind-gut connection and how to improve it

    The mind-gut connection and how to improve it

    The mind-gut connection and how to improve it

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  • The female face of caregiving

    The female face of caregiving

    The female face of caregiving

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  • Why women need different health care than men

    Why women need different health care than men

    Women need different health care services than men. Providence has comprehensive women’s health services to help you at any age. Learn more.

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  • Understanding female sexual dysfunction

    Understanding female sexual dysfunction

    A women’s health expert at Providence talks about the importance of good sexual health and answers common questions about female sexual dysfunction.

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  • Endometriosis: When pain is more than just a ‘bad period’

    Endometriosis: When pain is more than just a ‘bad period’

    We take a look at the most common signs of endometriosis and how your doctor can help eliminate the pain through medications or surgery.

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  • Recurrent vaginal infections

    Recurrent vaginal infections

    A women’s health expert explains vaginal infections and shares tips to help recognize this common condition experienced by one-third of all women.

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  • Cervical health: what you need to know

    Cervical health: what you need to know

    During Cervical Health Awareness Month, take charge of your cervical health with testing and vaccination aimed at preventing cervical cancer.

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  • Give yourself the gift of mental wellness

    Give yourself the gift of mental wellness

    A women’s health expert at Providence talks about mental health and giving yourself the gift of mental wellness this holiday season.

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  • What women need to know about hormones and mental health

    What women need to know about hormones and mental health

    Reproductive hormones do more than regulate cycles, and support fertility and pregnancy. They also play a big role in your mood.

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  • Abnormal mammogram? It’s probably not a cause for concern.

    Abnormal mammogram? It’s probably not a cause for concern.

    There are many reasons why you may need a follow-up mammogram – and most of them aren’t caused by cancer.

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  • Women’s health: Everything you need to know

    Women’s health: Everything you need to know

    We show you how to stay healthy at every age, providing specific information on working with your primary care provider and heart and bone health.

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  • Estrogen and osteoporosis: How hormones influence bone health

    Estrogen and osteoporosis: How hormones influence bone health

    Estrogen plays a big role in keeping our bones healthy and strong. Learn more – including how you can prevent bone loss.

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  • Learn how to prevent gynecologic cancer

    Learn how to prevent gynecologic cancer

    It’s Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, so take the time to learn more about ovarian, endometrial/uterine, vulvar and vaginal cancer prevention.

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  • For the love: One mom’s journey from birth trauma to pregnancy

    For the love: One mom’s journey from birth trauma to pregnancy

    Pregnancy and childbirth don’t always go as planned. Haley Bufkin learned that firsthand and was grateful to have Covenant caretakers by her side.

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  • Bladder and Bowel Issues Are Common in Women as They Age

    Bladder and Bowel Issues Are Common in Women as They Age

    Bladder and bowel issues have a big impact on women’s quality of life as they age. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

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  • Women in your 40s, here’s the info you need!

    Women in your 40s, here’s the info you need!

    We continue our series with Dr. Melanie Santos about questions women may want to ask their primary care doctors. Our focus this month: Women in their 40s.

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  • 10 summer fun ideas for your kids

    10 summer fun ideas for your kids

    You don’t need to send your kids to camp to give them a healthy, active summer that’s full of learning. We give you 10 ways to keep your kids busy.

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  • Our new program puts you at the center of your birthing process

    Our new program puts you at the center of your birthing process

    Providence Health’s TeamBirth program focuses on the mother’s needs, making sure you are a big part of the decision-making process.

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