Providence Women and Children’s Services- Children who have a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy to treat sleep apnea usually have a noticeable improvement in their symptoms within 6 months of th...
More » - An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the lower rectum (anus) that causes pain during bowel movements. It is a common condition. Anal fissures do...
More » - Antenatal checkups are very important to monitor the progress of your pregnancy....
More » - Botox injections for treatment of urinary incontinence....
More » - Bone densitometry uses special X-ray equipment to quickly and accurately measure the density of bones. This measurement helps doctors identify people ...
More » - Most swollen glands or lumps under the skin are not cause for concern. The glands (lymph nodes) on either side of the neck, under the jaw, or behind t...
More » - As a mother who is breastfeeding, you may want to consider milk donation for other babies in need. It is an opportunity to make a difference in the he...
More » - Consultations are private and last from 30 to 90 minutes and are covered by most insurance plans....
More » - All products carried in our stores have been selected for their high quality. The full range of products available makes this the only place you'll ne...
More » - Bronchoscopy is a procedure doctors use to look at the airways leading to the lungs. During bronchoscopy, a thin, lighted instrument (bronchoscope) is...
More » - Bunion surgery generally involves an incision in the top or side of the big toe joint and the removal or realignment of soft tissue and bone to reliev...
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Cardiologists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels, such as ch...
More » - A cesarean section is the delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) in the mother’s belly and uterus. It is often called a C-section. In most cases,...
More » - Chalazion is a round, slowly emerging, localized swelling, in the form of a cyst located on the lower or upper eyelid. (Chalazion is the Greek word fo...
More » - Hypospadias is sometimes treated with surgery to correct the placement of the urethral opening, usually during the first year of life. There are sever...
More » - Male circumcision is a surgery to remove the foreskin, a fold of skin that covers and protects the rounded tip of the penis. The foreskin provides sen...
More » - Cleft lip is a treatable birth defect that occurs when the tissues of the upper jaw and nose do not join as expected during fetal development, resulti...
More » - New treatments must prove to be safe and effective in scientific studies before they can be made widely available to patients. By performing clinical ...
More » - A closed reduction is done on a simple fractures in which the bones can be put back in place by simply manipulating them back together without making ...
More » - Colonoscopy enables your doctor to examine the lining of your colon (large intestine) for abnormalities by inserting a flexible tube as thick as your ...
More » - Cystoscopy is a test that allows your doctor to look at the inside of the bladder and the urethra using a thin, lighted instrument call...
More » - A tooth that is severely damaged may need to be removed. A surgeon who specializes in surgeries of the mouth (oral and maxillofacial surgeon) or your ...
More » - Laparoscopy is a surgery that uses a thin, lighted tube put through a cut (incision) in the belly to look at the abdominal organs or the female pelvic...
More » - To diagnose the cause of your urinary incontinence, your doctor will ask about your medical history and do a physical examination, including...
More » - Objects (foreign bodies) inserted into the ear usually do not cause significant damage. But objects that are inserted forcefully can damage the ear ca...
More » - A hole in the eardrum or "perforated eardrum" can come from a bad ear infection; a surgical procedure, such as placement of an ear tube; or ...
More » - In endoscopic sinus surgery, an endoscope is inserted into the nose, providing the doctor with an inside view of the sinuses.
Surgical instruments ar...
More » - Whether you’re already a mother, or are preparing for your first child, Providence can help. We partner with the best prenatal clinics in the state, i...
More » - Fracture repair is surgery to fix a broken bone using plates, nails, screws or pins....
More » - Ganglions usually do not need treatment. Because a ganglion is not cancerous and may disappear with time, your doctor may recommend watching the gangl...
More » - When neither surgery nor a stent placement is possible, the doctor may insert a gastrostomy tube through the wall of the abdomen directly into the sto...
More » - You will probably need surgery to fix your fracture. The type of surgery you have will depend on where the break is and how bad it is. Your doctor may...
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A hernia is a bulge of intestine, another organ, or fat through the muscles of the belly. A hernia can occur when there is weakness ...
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A hydrocele (say “HY-druh-seel”) is a buildup of watery fluid around one or both testicles. It causes the scrotum or groin area to swell.
A congen...
More » - Hypospadias is sometimes treated with surgery to correct the placement of the urethral opening, usually during the first year of life.
There are s...
More » - A hysterectomy is surgery to take out a woman’s uterus, the organ in a woman's belly where a baby grows during pregnancy. After a hysterectomy, you wi...
More » - An Implanted hearing aid, is a surgically inserted hearing device. A sound processor transmits sound vibrations to an inserted titanium implant. The i...
More » - During your prenatal visits, you may have developed a birthing plan with your care provider. If an emergency or an urgent situation arises, your plans...
More » - Surgery to move an undescended testicle into the scrotum is called orchiopexy or orchidopexy. It is usually performed on babies who are 6 to 15 months...
More » - Laryngoscopy is an examination that lets your doctor look at the back of your throat, your voice box (larynx), and vocal cords with a scope (laryngosc...
More » - Ligament and tendon repair is surgery to repair a damaged or torn tendon or ligament....
More » - A mammogram is an X-ray test of the breasts (mammary glands) used to screen for breast problems, such as a lump, and whether a lump is fluid-filled (a...
More » - Orthognathic surgery treats malocclusion ("poor bite") by restructuring the jaw through cutting the bone and repositioning the bone segments...
More » - Meatal stenosis is the most common long-term complication of male circumcision. Stenosis is a blockage or narrowing that develops in the opening of th...
More » - Middle ear infections are usually diagnosed using a health history, a physical exam, and an ear exam.
With a middle ear infection, the eardrum, when ...
More » - Ear tubes are plastic and shaped like a hollow spool. Doctors suggest tubes for children who have repeat ear infections or when fluid stays behind the...
More » - Tears normally drain from the eye through small tubes called tear ducts that stretch from the eye into the nose. A blocked tear duct occurs when the d...
More » - Most neck masses in children are benign and due to either inflammation or congenital disorders. The treatment for most congenital neck masses is ...
More » - Physical therapy is treatment to improve mobility to relieve pain, and to restore physical function and overall fitness. The physical therapist uses e...
More » - We provide consultation, diagnosis and treatment for children with surgical needs, including neonatal surgery and surgery for congenital anomalies. We...
More » - Should you need us, we have the largest neonatal intensive care unit in the northwest. We offer 19 single-family suites, for a capacity of 70 mon...
More » - Orchiectomy is the removal of one or both testicles (testes) and is generally performed by a urologist. The testicles are the male sex organs that pro...
More » - Otoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery to change the look of a person's ears through a combination of moving, reshaping, adding, or removing structural ear ...
More » - Some fractures require percutaneous pinning which is helpful in stabilizing unstable fractures. It involves using an X-ray to insert pins through the ...
More » - A PICC ("pick"), line is one of several types of central venous catheters. It is inserted into a vein in the arm rather than a vein in...
More » - Pilonidal disease is a chronic infection of a cyst (pilonidal cyst) that develops near the top of the crease between the buttocks. When the infected c...
More » - A central venous catheter, or vascular access device (VAD), is a long, thin, flexible tube used to give medicines, fluids, nutrients or blood products...
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Vitrectomy is the surgical removal of the vitreous gel from the middle of the eye. It may be done when there is a retinal detachment, since removing...
More » - During the first weeks after giving birth, called the postpartum period, your body begins to heal and adjust to not being pregnant. It's easy to get o...
More » - Pregnancy brings many feelings and questions— we’re here for you. You may have special needs and be unsure how to find ways to address those needs. Pr...
More » - Drooping is the result of reduced muscle tone in the muscles that control the eyelids.
If your lower eyelids droop outward, away from the eye (ectrop...
More » - Urethral sling surgeries to treat urinary incontinence involve placing a sling around the urethra to lift it back into a normal position and to exert ...
More » - Endorectal soave pull through is a surgical procedure used in the treatment for Hirschsprung disease. It requires a reconstructive “pullthrough” proce...
More » - Strabismus is a vision problem in which both eyes do not look at the same point at the same time. It usually develops during childhood.
Normally, the...
More » - Take care of yourself. Every woman deserves the specialized attention that a women’s healthcare professional provides. From adolescence through the go...
More » - The nasal septum is the wall between the nostrils that separates the two nasal passages. It supports the nose and directs airflow. The septum is made ...
More » - A skin graft is a piece of skin used to replace diseased or injured tissue, such as burned skin. A graft can be healthy living tissue harvested from a...
More » - Spinal fusion (arthrodesis) is a surgical procedure that joins, or fuses, two or more vertebrae. Spinal fusion is major surgery, usually lasting sever...
More » - In an excision, the infected material is drained and the cyst is removed. Because an excision is a complex procedure that requires a deeper cut than a...
More » - Histrelin is given in a tiny implant that is inserted under the skin on the inside of your upper arm. You will receive this implant with a minor surgi...
More » - Treatment for a thyroglossal cyst often requires surgical removal to prevent recurrence. Before the cyst is removed, it is important that th...
More » - In arthroscopic surgery, the doctor inserts tiny surgical tools and a camera into a few small cuts in your jaw. It is the type of surgery most often u...
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Surgery overview
A tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of the tonsils and is usually performed by an Ear, Nose, Throat Surgeon (otolaryngologist)...
More » - If a child with an ear infection has a bad earache, a doctor may perform tympanocentesis, a procedure that involves using a needle to remove flui...
More » - The term “endoscopy” refers to a special technique for looking inside a part of the body. “Upper GI” is the portion of the gastrointestinal tract, th...
More » - Urethral bulking to treat urinary incontinence involves injecting material around the urethra. This may be done to:
Close a hole...
More » - Urodynamics is a study that assesses how the bladder and urethra are performing their job of storing and releasing urine....
More » - A vaginal delivery is the birth of a fetus through the mother's birth canal, or vagina....
More » - Surgery is the most common treatment for cancer of the vulva. The goal of surgery is to remove all the cancer without any loss of the woman's sexual f...
More » - Surgery for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries involves reconstructing or repairing the ACL.
ACL reconstruction surgery uses a graft to rep...
More » - The ankle is a weight-bearing joint that absorbs the body's full impact. An injured or diseased ankle can be especially painful. Ankle replacement is ...
More » - Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that allows your doctor to look at the inside of a joint in your body through a thin viewing instrument called an ...
More » - A bone biopsy is a procedure in which a small sample of bone is taken from the body and looked at under a microscope for cancer, infection or other bo...
More » - Grafting is a surgical procedure that replaces missing bone with an artificial, synthetic or natural material from the patient's own body....
More » - Braces, casts and splints are orthopedic devices used to immobilize or restrict movement of a body part in order to heal an injury or correct a deform...
More » - Total joint replacement involves surgery to replace the ends of both bones in a damaged joint to create new joint surfaces.
Total hip replacement s...
More » - Hip revision surgery, which is also known as revision total hip arthroplasty, is a procedure in which a surgeon removes a previously implanted artific...
More » - A sample of joint fluid can be taken from any joint in your body. The joint fluid is then analyzed in a lab to look for inflammation, infection, gout,...
More » - Joint fusion permanently fixes a joint in one position....
More » - Joint replacement involves surgery to replace the ends of bones in a damaged joint. This surgery creates new joint surfaces.
In knee replacement su...
More » - Occupational therapy is treatment to help people live as independently as possible. Occupational therapists work with people of all ages who, because ...
More » - Occupational therapy helps people live as independently as possible. Occupational therapists work with people of all ages who, because of illness...
More » - Physical therapy provides services for people of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, when medical problems or other health-related conditions ...
More » - Physical therapy is a type of treatment for people whose health problems make it hard to move and do everyday tasks. It can help them move better, may...
More » - Surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff tendon usually involves:
Removing loose fragments of tendon, bursa and other debris from the space in th...
More » - Joint replacement involves surgery to replace the ends of bones in a damaged joint. This surgery creates new joint surfaces.
In shoulder replacemen...
More » - Articular corticosteroids or steroids are medicines injected directly into a painful, inflamed joint, ligament or tendon....
More » - Pediatric long-term care is round-the-clock care in a pediatric nursing facility for children who have profound disabilities and complex medical needs...
More » - Short-stay medical management is available for children who need nutrition assessment and support, seizure management, medication management, postsurg...
More » - Caring for a child with complex medical needs is a 24-hour commitment. That’s why we offer help for families meeting the challenge....
More » - Providence Wee Care is a place of laughter, learning and play for children ages 6 weeks through 6 years. We provide an integrated developmental progra...
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Providence Neurodevelopmental Center for Children offers Healthy ‘n Fit, a pediatric weight management program for kids 8 to 15 years old who are ov...
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Warm-water aquatic therapy gives children a fun and soothing way to work on therapy goals. Water resistance and density, buoyancy and warmth combine...
More » - Pediatric audiology encompasses assessing the hearing of newborns, infants, toddlers and school-age children.
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More » - Augmentative and alternative communication (also known as AAC or Aug Com) is a mode of communication used by individuals who are unable to verbally ex...
More » - Developmental pediatricians evaluate and treat children who have a wide range of developmental conditions.
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More » - Registered dietitians assess and work with infants and children who experience feeding difficulties, weight gain or loss, obesity or food allergies.&n...
More » - We provide specialty medical care for medically fragile children....
More » - Our new dental clinic is located within the Providence Child Center. Our pediatric dentists and staff provide specialized dental services f...
More » - A pediatric modified barium swallow study is an X-ray video that shows how a child swallows various foods and liquids. The study provides detailed inf...
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Pediatric epilepsy monitoring (EMU) is done with video for pediatric patients who have had difficulty controlling their seizures with medication, al...
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Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language and communication disorders.
Speech-language pathologists w...
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Auditory processing allows us to:
Localize sound
Use timing or temporal cues
Integrate information from both ears
Understan...
More » - The Autism Parent Training Program at Providence Neurodevelopmental Center for Children offers a parent-implemented approach to teaching social-commun...
More » - Learn more by watching our video, "What Is Sensory Integration?".
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More » - Massage is rubbing the soft tissues of the body, such as the muscles. Massage may be helpful in reducing tension and pain, improving blood flow and en...
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Cancer support groups provide education and support for cancer patients and their loved ones. Support groups are led by our professional staff and a...
More » - The choice of treatment and the long-term outcome (prognosis) of women with cervical cancer depends on the stage of the cancer. Your age, overall heal...
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Chemotherapy is the use of medicine to destroy cancer cells. Chemotherapy is called a systemic treatment because the medicines enter the bloodstream...
More » - Surgery is used to treat many gynecologic cancers including uterine, ovarian and cervical cancers. Surgeries for gynecologic cancers include hysterect...
More » - The choice of treatment and the long-term outcome (prognosis) for women who have ovarian cancer depends on the type and stage of cancer. Your age, ove...
More » - Kidney surgery is performed to treat a variety of conditions and is usually performed by a urologist.
Conditions treated by kidney surgery include...
More » - For your convenience, Providence offers an online childbirth education program. This program is ideal for women whose schedules don’t allow them to at...
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Pediatricians are medical doctors who specialize in the care of children.
Pediatricians can treat children with any type of problem, or they may sp...
More » - Men, women and children can suffer from difficulties with bowel function. Whether it is struggling with chronic constipation or having episodes of fec...
More » - Loss of bladder control (urinary incontinence) is very common in women. In fact, one out of every four women sometimes has trouble with bladder contro...
More » - Many women experience a feeling of heaviness, pressure or fullness in their pelvis from loss of support to the uterus, bladder or rectum. This loss of...
More » - Pelvic pain is a serious problem for many women, particularly those of childbearing age. It may be caused by childbirth, poor posture, surgery, infect...
More » - Some children struggle with bowel and bladder symptoms and physical therapy is a conservative way to give kids back their confidence!
Physical th...
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