Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
 
WOMEN'S HEALTH SOURCE

Services & Programs

Clinical Services

The clinical services offered at Jefferson Hospital are the foundation for Women's Health Source. Experts in many medical specialties are available to care for women of all ages. To further investigate this continuum of care, please call or stop by for information on:

  • Cardiology
  • Family Practice
  • Gynecology
  • Infertility
  • Internal Medicine
  • Mammography
  • Maternal/Fetal Medicine
  • Neonatology
  • Obstetrics
  • Oncology
  • Orthopaedics
  • Pediatrics
  • Rheumatology
  • Senior Health
  • Urogynecology

Prevention and Education Programs

Our commitment to helping women lead healthier lives has been the driving force in creating an array of programs to educate women on important health topics and to prevent health problems. Women's Health Source offers educational seminars and health screenings designed to be responsive to the needs and interests of the women in our communities.


Health Education Seminars

Educational programs are scheduled throughout the year to address a variety of topics important to women, such as menopause, stress management, parenting and nutrition management.


Health Screenings

Women's Health Source will make information available about upcoming screenings for early detection of diabetes, breast cancer, skin cancer, and many other health risks.


Supportive Services

Support Groups
Sharing with other women who face circumstances or situations similar to yours is often the best way to get help. That's why Women's Health Source offers referral to a wide variety of support groups that deal with issues such as living with cancer, bereavement, hysterectomy, fibromyalgia and menopause.

Counseling
Referral to social workers and behavioral health professionals are available to assist women with specific, personal issues or crisis situations. Programs include: Family Planning, Youth and Family Center and the Center for Addictive Diseases.


Women's Health Source Sites

On-Site Registered Nurses
Women's Health Source has a dedicated site Jefferson Hospital. Stop in for a visit, or simply call, and you'll find a warm, inviting place where you can comfortably and privately consult with a knowledgeable registered nurse. You'll get professional, woman-to-woman answers to your questions or help finding whatever information you may need. Our nurse can also help you locate and access the full range of women's services that exist at any of our facilities.

Resource Library
You'll find books, periodicals, videos and brochures full of information about health issues for women and their families. Our site also offers women the opportunity to:

  • Take home health information kits with literature on a variety of topics
  • Access information on the centers' computers with CD-ROM video library
  • Explore recommended Internet websites
  • Check out our Resource Manual for information about our hospitals, physicians and community services
  • Refer to many health-related newsletters, magazines, and patient education brochures and information