Karl J. Krapek Sr. Comprehensive Women’s Health Center at Saint Francis
Established in 2014, the Karl J. Krapek Sr. Comprehensive Women’s Health Center at Saint Francis is built on the hospital system’s long legacy of community trust and patient-centered care. Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center is proud to continue its long-standing commitment to women’s health through the ever-expanding Comprehensive Women’s Health Center. Delivering robust, tailored care in one convenient location, the roughly 175 to 200 women who come through the center’s doors each and every day are receiving top-quality care by some of the best specialty physicians in the state, who utilize advanced technology.
A Single Location for Comprehensive Care
“The Comprehensive Women’s Health Center’s singular location means women can access screening mammograms and diagnostic services from a team of fellowship-trained breast surgeons, restore their pelvic health or treat cancers of the reproductive tract,” said Dr. Phillip Roland, the center’s physician leader. These hubs of expertise — all under one umbrella — allow women to take advantage of ranges of services: from breast biopsies to ultrasonography to massage therapy to holistic nutrition, lactation support, genetic counseling and gynecologic oncology support groups, to name just a few.
The result is an, innovative facility within Saint Francis Hospital where women benefit from several specialized departments:
| Specialized Center | Services Provided |
|---|---|
| The Hoffman Breast Health Center | Breast-cancer prevention, treatment, recovery, and imaging. |
| The Comprehensive Women’s Infusion Center | Specialized infusion care and patient support. |
| Gynecologic Oncology Saint Francis Medical Group | Treatment for cancers of the reproductive tract and oncology support. |
| The Women’s Heart Program | Custom cardiac care and cardiovascular wellness. |
| The Center for Integrative Medicine | Massage therapy, holistic nutrition, and supportive healing. |
| Urogynecology Saint Francis Medical Group | Female pelvic medicine and restorative health services. |
Advanced Diagnostics and Expert Initiative
The center focuses heavily on integration across all channels by streamlining the process of breast-cancer prevention, treatment and recovery, beginning the process with same-day mammogram results. “We’re making it easier for women to take care of themselves with coordinated services,” said Laura Bailey, executive director of Women & Infants Services. Every patient walks out with results and hopefully more peace of mind. If you need additional imaging, you will likely get it done the same day; if you need to see a breast surgeon, chances are very good you can see them that day.
In January, the American College of Radiology designated Saint Francis Hospital’s Hoffman Breast Health Center as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. Assets such as 3-D breast tomosynthesis imaging, ultrasound elastography, stereotactic image-guided breast biopsies and bone-density scans led to this recognition. Hoffman Breast Health Center is also accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and for the past two years, earned the Women’s Choice Award for breast health.
Wellness and Preventive Care
The high-level care practiced at the Comprehensive Women’s Center does not only focus on diagnoses and treatment, but on educating women about preventive care and wellness. The center’s physicians look to partner with patients’ primary-care providers to balance and strengthen patients’ long term health care efforts. Patients are also supported by the highly regarded convenience factor exclusive to Saint Francis: free valet parking upon arrival is the first sign that the center is something different, while on-site nurse navigators coordinate patient care to ensure the most efficient experience.
This initiative is led by nationally recognized specialists including Dr. Kimberly Caprio, director of the breast center, Dr. Edward White, breast surgeon, Dr. Christine Rizk, director of the women’s health center, and Dr. Niamey Wilson, chief of breast surgery. As Dr. Phillip Roland noted, “The ability to receive each of these services in a single location is truly a unique experience.”