A woman’s body is capable of phenomenal things. But being a woman also comes with unique health challenges. At Baptist Health, we’re dedicated to providing women the care they need to protect their health, at every age and stage. 

From attentive mother and baby care to comprehensive breast health and gynecologic services, we partner with women to help you attain your very best health, throughout your life. 

Why Choose Baptist Health for Women’s Care?

The Baptist Health team is unified in providing compassionate care. When you choose one of our Baptist Health locations for women’s care, you will benefit from our:

• Expertise: Our staff is dedicated to the care of women. Several Baptist women’s health locations are designated as Breast Imaging Centers of Excellence by the American College of Radiology, and our Lexington location’s breast care program has been nationally recognized. We’re passionate about our work and focus exclusively on women’s health issues.
• Focus on women’s health: We want our patients to know that we’re here to help them through all the key health issues of their lives, from early gynecologic care to pregnancy, menopause and postmenopausal care. Our expansive services — and our many programs dedicated to the care of women, including physical therapy and breast care — illustrate our commitment to women’s health.
• Experienced healthcare staff: Our fully accredited healthcare staff supplements extensive medical education and training with years of real-world experience in a wide variety of settings. From our obstetricians and gynecologists to our nurses, lab techs, and support staff, we have the background in compassion and care to benefit you when you need us most.
• Care innovations: We can perform many complex gynecologic procedures on an outpatient basis. Providers at some Baptist Health locations use minimally invasive da Vinci surgical technology, which often leads to a quicker recovery and less pain for patients. Baptist Health women’s care center  locations offer a wide range of diagnostic, treatment and support services for breast cancer patients. 
• Enhanced facilities: Our facilities are designed with women’s health needs in mind. This includes Lexington’s newly built Women’s Care Unit and the newly renovated La Grange Women’s Center that includes an upgraded Mother & Baby unit. 
• Expansive preventive services: Baptist Health helps women get or stay healthy with screenings and services designed to prevent disease or detect it in early stages. These include: 
  • Breast health and osteoporosis screenings
  • Weight loss and other nutrition services
  • Physical therapy programs dedicated to women
• Small communities, big care: Each of our locations has a special connection to its community. We’ve been here for several decades — and many of our women's care staff and gynecologists have been with us just as long. We treat every patient like family. Regardless of where you live in our Kentucky or Southern Indiana service areas, you’ll receive the care that you deserve as a member of a shared community.

Women’s Health Services to Support Every Stage of Your Life

Our dedicated women’s health staff is committed to providing the care you need with a compassionate touch. We offer a full range of women’s health services, including:

• Mother and baby care: Each Baptist location provides skilled, customized maternity services that support you at every point from pregnancy planning to postpartum care. See why so many moms trust Baptist’s maternity care.
• Gynecology services: Whether you need routine gynecologic screenings or more complex care, we can help. From menstrual problems to pelvic pain, our women’s health providers have extensive experience diagnosing and treating a range of women’s health issues. We know how busy you are, so we offer many outpatient treatment options for your convenience. Learn more about our gynecology services.
• Women’s bone health: It’s never too early to start caring for your bones. Baptist Health providers can help you improve your bone health at every stage of life, using the latest in osteoporosis prevention, testing and treatment. Read more about bone health.
• Women’s heart health: Keeping your heart healthy involves both lifestyle choices and good medical care. At Baptist Health, we help you master the basics of heart disease prevention while providing the screenings, tests and treatments that are right for you. Learn more about women’s heart health.
• Breast health: Whether you need routine breast screenings or more complex care, you’ll get skilled, compassionate care with the latest diagnostic technologies at Baptist Health. If you get a breast cancer diagnosis, our specially trained nurse navigators will guide you through your cancer care. See what else stands out about our breast health services.

FAQ

What's the Difference Between Primary Care and Women's Health?

Primary care is a comprehensive approach to healthcare, emphasizing wellness checkups, illness avoidance, and the long-term management of chronic medical conditions. It is not limited to a single demographic slice of society. Women’s health focuses primarily though not exclusively on the reproductive health of adolescent and adult women, including pregnancy, sexual health, and diseases of the reproductive organs. Women’s health can also include gynecological services for prepubescent girls.

What Type of Doctor Is Best for Women's Health?

Because women’s health focuses on reproductive and sexual wellness, an obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) is often the best choice as a women’s health physician. OB-GYNs specialize in evaluating and treating medical conditions of the female reproductive organs and are therefore a logical choice when selecting a provider for women’s health.

Is Women's Health the Same as OB/GYN?

There is considerable overlap between women’s health and obstetrical-gynecological care, but they are not identical. OB-GYN focuses specifically on medical conditions of the female reproductive organs and related sexual behaviors. Women’s health expands that approach to broader areas of concern only indirectly related to sexual and reproductive issues (for example, breast cancer avoidance).

What Is a Women's Health Program?

A women’s health program is any medical initiative designed primarily to benefit female health through any or all stages of life, from prepubescent girls to adolescent and adult women. This may include a variety of services, from preventive care, such as regular mammograms, to obstetric and gynecological care related to reproductive health, sexual activity, and pregnancy.