| |  |  The Twin River Health Center provides patient-focused care in urology, gynecology and now midwifery. You will receive expert care from our group of highly regarded urologists, our gynecologist, certified nurse midwives and physician assistant with the help of compassionate, experienced support staff. Care at Twin River is offered in a comfortable, family setting where we will welcome you with a warm, friendly smile, kind words and ample empathy.
Urology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases of the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive organs. Our urology specialists welcome the opportunity to see you on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursdays. Our goal is to work with you to diagnose and treat your urology issues through medications, lifestyle changes and surgery, if needed.
We offer help in many areas, including:
| • Urinary incontinence |
• Prostate issues and
enlarged prostate (BPH) |
• Recurrent bladder
infections |
• Vasectomy or male
sterilization |
| • Painful bladder syndrome |
• Erectile dysfunction |
| • Kidney stones |
• Hematuria (blood in the
urine) |
Gynecology is a medical specialty that deals with the health of the female reproductive system. Our gynecologist, one of Vermont’s only certified menopause specialists, sits on the Vermont Board of Health. She is available to care for you on Tuesdays and Thursdays to help diagnose and treat your gynecological issues through medication and lifestyle changes.
We offer help in many areas, including:
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| • Menopause |
• Vaginal discharge and
infections |
| • Painful and/or heavy periods |
| • Breakthrough bleeding |
• Breast health |
| • Birth control |
• BRACAnalysis (genetic
screening for breast and
ovarian cancers) |
| • Annual pap smear exams |
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Midwifery is offered by a team of certified nurse-midwives educated and specially certified in nursing and midwifery, who provide health care to women throughout their lives. Midwife means “with woman.” Certified nurse-midwives believe you deserve time and individualized attention, especially during pregnancy so that you can be healthy and feel empowered to birth and take care of your baby. Midwives also provide routine gynecological care. Services include:
| • Adolescent reproductive health services focusing on healthy behaviors |
• Prenatal care
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• Contraceptive counseling
and management
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• Extensive, individualized labor support
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• Well-woman care and annual
exams throughout life
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• Postpartum care
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• Diagnosis and care of common
gynecological problems
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• Lactation support
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• Preconception counseling and care
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Types of health care providers
What is a DO and a PA-C”
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Patient resources
If you need help accessing, or have questions about, medical and community resources, Gifford’s Care Coordinator can help. Call the Care Coordinator at (802) 728-2499. |
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CONTACT US
108 North Main St.
White River Junction, VT 05001
Phone (802) 296-7370
Fax (802) 296-7174
OUR PROVIDERS
UrologyMichael Curtis, MD Richard W. Graham, MD Nancy Blessing, PA-C
Gynecology
Ellamarie Russo-DeMara, DO
OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
AFTER HOURS
For emergency care after office hours, call Gifford at (802) 728-7000 or dial 911.
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