Recently, a friend shared that she was struggling with some health issues. She had visited her primary care doctor and gynecologist and undergone two regimens of antibiotics, but nothing had changed. She was planning to travel outside of the country, and she was worried that her problems would worsen. She told me that she thought she might need a urologist. “Better yet,” I said, “I think you need a urogynecologist.” Two days later, she met with Uduak Andy, MD, chief of Gynecology at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and later that same week, she left for her trip with a new medication and peace of mind.
As a friend, I was happy to have helped — and as CEO of Penn Presbyterian, I was proud to witness the impact of our new Women’s Health facility firsthand.
Located on the 12th floor of Penn Medicine University City (PMUC), the new Penn Health for Women University City began welcoming patients in mid-April. With its light wood floors, blue tones, large waiting areas, and exam rooms flooding with natural light, the facility feels more comfortable than clinical. It also offers easy access to other specialists and primary care doctors located in PMUC, as well as those based across the street on the main hospital campus. By combining Urogynecology, Gynecology, and the PEACE: Family Planning and Pregnancy Loss program into one central location, this comprehensive center ensures that patients of any age can access convenient care — whether they need to undergo routine exams and screenings or minimally invasive surgery; receive treatment for bladder and pelvic floor disorders, or endometriosis and fibroids; or work with a compassionate care team who can help as they plan for a family, manage a miscarriage, or terminate a pregnancy.
As our Women’s Health teams continue to settle into their new space, I am excited to see how they will grow and enhance their services. I’m so grateful to everyone who played a part in opening this facility — your efforts will allow us to expand our reach and ensure women across our community can get the care and support they need.