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Women's Health

Women's Health A HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE IN WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE We are prepared to address every vital medical need a woman has, including obstetrics, prenatal and neonatal support and breast cancer prevention and treatment

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Our team is devoted to the treatment and care of women, with years of experience helping women manage and maintain their health in a variety of crucial ways. 

Experience Matters

Health isn’t just a physical feeling. It’s an experience that’s personal to you. Our team is devoted to the treatment and care of women and children. With a comprehensive line of obstetrical, pediatric, and cardiovascular care programs-among many others, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland has spent years helping women manage and maintain their health in a variety of crucial ways. 

We are prepared to address every vital medical need a woman has, including obstetrics, prenatal and neonatal support, breast cancer prevention and treatment, heart and vascular care, physical therapy, and more. 

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Women and heart disease

While most women are aware of their risk for breast cancer, many don’t realize a larger threat is beating inside their chests - heart disease. Heart disease is the number one killer of American women, killing more women than all cancers combined. In fact, more women die of heart disease each year than men.