The Women's Health Center at Queen's Celebrates Its First Birthday

The Queen's Women's Health Center was a huge collaborative effort. Many of those involved (and a few family members) pose outside the WHC's main lobby entrance for a first birthday photo.

First year birthday's are a big deal to many in Hawaii. It's no less the case for the Women's Health Center (WHC) at The Queen's Medical Center, which just celebrated its first year.

It really was like a birth for the many who worked on developing the WHC, which opened its doors in the winter of 2004. Thousands of Hawaii women were surveyed, Queen's physicians gave their input and local and national health trends were analyzed. The work has paid off— The WHC has so far surpassed expectations in more ways than one. Patients have consistently indicated that the WHC "exceeds or greatly exceeds" expectations by 96 to 98 percent.

The WHC offers Hawaii's women:

A medical director specializing in women's health.

Access to Hawaii's best doctors and medical experts in virtually every specialty.

Mammography, ultrasound, bone density & stereotactic biopsy diagnostic services.

Osteoporosis evaluation and treatment.

Physical therapy for pregnancy, postpartum, lymphedema, osteoporosis, incontinence and pelvic pain.

Menopause counseling.

Cardiovascular risk assessment.

Genetic consultation.

Breast cancer support group.

Health education classes.

Exercise classes.

Massage and Healing Touch.

There's still more to come. The WHC is working with Queen's oncologists to develop a strong, comprehensive breast health program.

The future is bright after just one year, and a celebration truly is in order. Queen's Women's Health Center began as a concept on paper and has grown to become an exceptional women's center, unique to the women of Hawaii.