Our Services
Healthcare designed for every stage of a woman's life.
St. Joseph Medical Center is
first on the minds of many families in the Houston area, with one in nine native Houstonians born in our facilities.
When you mention St. Joseph Medical Center, you’ll be surprised at how many Houstonians say, “Yes, I was born there, and so were my parents.” We have a tradition of being “Houston’s Birth Place” and we hope that tradition continues with you and your family.
Nearly 5,000 newborns are welcomed at St. Joseph Medical Center each year – that’s more than one baby born every two hours. We’re here and ready for you around the clock, providing the best in care to assist you with the most trouble-free delivery possible. We have licensed obstetrical anesthesiologists, neonatologists and other professionals on staff 24-hours a day who can provide care for babies who may arrive prematurely or are seriously ill. Our dedicated staff can assist in answering your questions or calming your nerves at any point during your stay.
Why Choose St. Joseph Medical Center?
Convenient parking, highly skilled professionals and the availability of Level II and Level III neonatal intensive care nurseries are only some of the reasons women choose St. Joseph Medical Center for their care.
While we specialize in care for high-risk pregnancies, we are dedicated to providing personalized attention to every woman who enters our facility. We want to assist women of all ages in caring for themselves, providing opportunities for education, wellness, the best in medical care and information on prevention.
The Women’s Center, adjacent to and accessible from the main hospital complex, is a five-story building, dedicated to women’s service. It contains:
- 16-bed ante partum unit for expectant moms
- 14-suites for labor, delivery and recovery
- 2 fully dedicated surgery suites
- 34-bed family birth center for moms and newborns
- Level II and III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for round-the-clock care for premature babies or seriously ill newborns
- Experienced, board-certified staff in the hospital 24-hours a day
- Obstetricians
- Gynecologists
- Obstetrical Anesthesiologists
- Neonatologists
- Respiratory Therapists
- Gynecological and Pediatric nurse practitioners
- Perinatologists on call 24/7 to care for high-risk babies
To assist you further in making your decision to come to St. Joseph Medical Center for women’s care, please call 713-757-7477 to schedule a tour on Saturday morning at 10 a.m., or visit Choosing a Women’s Hospital.
Medical and Surgical Care
Simply defined, Gynecology is a branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and routine physical care of the reproductive system of women. At St. Joseph Medical Center, it is much more than that. Specialists from all fields provide care for women from their youth through menopause and into their golden years.
Preventative care is a great part of staying well. Count on St. Joseph Medical Center to provide a wide range of services for common or less common conditions, utilizing:
- Preventative clinical care
- Mammograms
- Routine gynecological exams
- Surgical and non-surgical intervention
Our medical and nursing staffs are highly qualified and will be happy to provide you with more information on any of the following topics. Of you can search under our Wellness Center for further information.
- Alternatives to hysterectomy
- Breast health
- Healthy Living
- Hormone Therapy
- Menopause
- Menstruation and/or abnormal bleeding
- Osteoporosis
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Sexuality and reproduction
- Treatment of endometriosis
- Treatment of fibroids
- Urinary incontinence
- Vaginal urinary tract health
St. Joseph Medical Center was one of the
first hospitals in the nation to pioneer non-invasive, laparoscopic diagnostics and surgery. For many women, today’s options for laparoscopic treatment provide fewer complications, a shorter hospital stay and a more rapid recovery time. These options may be available for you in the following areas:
- Adhesions
- Cysts
- Fibroids
- Endometriosis treatment
- Urinary incontinence
- Vaginal hysterectomies
To make an appointment with one of our physicians, or to find a new physician for your care, please click on Find a Physician link in the right sidebar or call 713-757-7575 for more information.
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