Women's Health at Parkview
At Parkview we understand the unique nature of caring for women of all ages. Women often have special needs and concerns about their health and well being. From that first trip to the gynecologist, to breast health, our women's health professionals are here to guide you along the way.
Women's Surgical Services
We offer a wide range of women's health surgical services including needle localization, breast surgery and gynecological surgery. We are committed to offering the latest minimally invasive and laproscopic procedures to minimize scarring, decrease pain and shorten recovery time. Our physicians have special training in breast and gynecological surgeries and use the most advanced techniques and tools available.
Women's Imaging
Parkview was the first to offer a number of women's health services in the Southern Midcoast area and is committed to offering the latest and most advanced technology and procedures in women's health including breast screening and diagnosis.
Parkview firsts:
For Southern Maine
- First 16-slice CAT Scan
- First Digital Mammography service
For Midcoast Maine
- First Women's Health & Breast Care Center
- First Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Service
- First to be nationally accredited in stereotactic and ultrasound breast biopsy
- First nationally accredited ultrasound vascular laboratory
- First Pictorial Archiving Communications System (PACS)
The Breast Care Center
Parkview Adventist Medical Center 's Breast Health Department is a multidisciplinary breast care program, offering clinical and support services from screening and diagnosis to treatment and counseling. Our services include digital mammography, breast ultrasound, and biospy.
Call us at 207.373.2252 for an appointment.
We have compiled a comprehensive list of resources for you.
Bone Health
Many women are also concerned with the prevention, detection and treatment of osteoporosis. One-half of all women will experience an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime.
Early detection is vital. We offer bone density testing, a quick and painless form of x-ray technology.
To find out more call 207.373.2252.
Women's Rehabilitation
Urinary Incontinence Plan
Urinary incontinence is an under reported condition that many women accept as a normal part of aging or childbearing. Fortunately, this condition can usually be successfully managed through conservative treatments such as physical therapy. Treatment includes kegel exercises, biofeedback, bladder retraining, and electrical stimulation.
Gynecological Physical Therapy
The pelvic floor muscles form a sling from the pubic bone to the coccyx and have three important functions: supportive, sphinteric and sexual. Pelvic floor dysfunction may be caused by muscle, nerve, soft tissue or joint malalignment. Symptoms may include pain in the lower back, vagina, coccyx, lower abdomen and/or hips, incontinence, organ prolapse and painful intercourse. Treatments include relaxation training, soft tissue mobilization and/or spinal/pelvic malalignment corrections, biofeedback and postural education.
Obstetrical Physical Therapy
Physical therapists are able to assess and treat much of the pain and discomfort associated with pregnancy. Treatment includes, strengthening and stretching exercises, education in proper body mechanics, correction of sacroiliac joint malalignment, soft tissue mobilization and relaxation training.
Pre/Post Operative Physical Therapy
Physical therapy can address the wide range of discomforts associated with delivery, mastectomy and gynecological procedures. Gynecological procedures that physical therapy can treat include episiotomy, hysterectomy, bladder suspension, abdominal/vaginal surgery and mastectomy.
For more information or to request a free brochure call 207.373.2293.
Brunswick Women's Healthcare
Our hospital based practice, Brunswick Women's Healthcare is improving the health and well being of the women in our community. To this end, we offer a comprehensive range of educational, diagnostic and 
treatment services designed to meet the diverse needs of women. In addition to our general gynecology services, we help encourage women to take care of their bodies and empower them to become actively involved in their wellbeing.
From left, Julia Reynolds, Melinda Theriault, Dr. Richard Littlefield, Kim Owen and Lisa Personett.
Menopausal Health
There are a variety of issues that are unique to perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. With this in mind, we offer patient education and group seminars as well as medical and natural management of symptoms.
Pelvic Health and Continence Center
We work with the Parkview Rehabilitation to help women overcome pelvic pain and incontinence issues.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Our board-certified gynecologists have expertise in performing minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries for gynecologic problems. We provide alternatives to hysterectomy and other surgeries to allow women to quickly return to their regular activities. Techniques include hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, vaginal surgery and office-based sterilizations.
Parkview is the only practice in Maine to offer the Essure permanant birth control procedure in the office. To learn more go to www.essure.com.