Women's health in Waxahachie
At Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie, we know your healthcare needs change as your body changes. That’s why we offer the quality women's health you’ve come to expect, even if health needs emerge that you didn’t expect.
Our specialized Waxahachie women’s health services and friendly, compassionate medical team can help women of all ages and stages of life achieve optimum health through special women’s programs such as:
- Gynecologic (OBGYN) healthcare
- Childbirth services
- Urogynecologic healthcare
- Mammography/breast imaging
- Delivering quality for growing families
Baylor Scott & White – Waxahachie features a Women’s Health Center that provides growing families advanced obstetrical care in a warm, caring environment.
Comprehensive women's health services
Women have special health needs and are at greater risk than men for certain diseases. The healthcare professionals at Baylor Scott & White Health offer comprehensive services and screenings you need as a woman at all phases of your life, helping you stay healthy and active.
Women's imaging and diagnostic services
Baylor Scott & White - Waxahachie uses the latest advanced imaging technology to diagnose and monitor women for conditions common to females.
- 2D and 3D mammography
- Screening mammograms
- Diagnostic mammography
- Breast biopsy ultrasound
- Breast biopsy
- Breast MRI
- Invasive breast procedures
- Sono DEXA (bone density)
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