Women's Care

The Peggy V. Helmerich Women’s Health Center

From labor and delivery, childbirth education, neonatal intensive care, and our Labor of Love program to our Leta M. Chapman Breast Care Center, the Peggy V. Helmerich Women’s Health Center is committed to providing quality and compassionate care. With two locations in Tulsa and one location in Claremore, we are proud to change lives and help welcome new ones in each of our advanced Women’s Health Centers.

The Leta M. Chapman Breast Health Center

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women and the second leading cause of cancer death. Risk factors include early onset of menstruation, late onset of menopause, high-fat diet, family history, late or no pregnancies, high alcohol intake, use of estrogen replacement therapy, prior breast cancer, radiation to the chest wall and moderate obesity. 

The Leta M. Chapman Breast Health Center is designed just for women and their breast health. Our exceptional staff strives to provide women with a caring, comfortable, and professional atmosphere while offering services from screening to post-mastectomy apparel. Early detection is critical for survival. For this reason, the center features state-of-the-art equipment for early diagnosis and accurate evaluation of breast cancer. For more information, call the center directly at (918) 579-8080.

Breast health services

We provide a wide range of breast health and women’s care services, including:

• 3D digital mammography
• Bone density screening for osteoporosis
• Breast cancer care
• Breast MRI
• Breast ultrasound
• Lymphedema therapy
• Stereotactic (X-ray-guided) breast biopsy
• Ultrasound-guided breast biopsy

Our multidisciplinary team at Hillcrest is made up of many specialists, including breast sonographers, surgeons, medical oncologists, nurse navigators and practitioners, pathologists, radiologists, and plastic surgeons. Together, our team will guide you through self-exams, clinical exams, mammograms and treatments. No matter your needs, we are committed to ensuring you are a part of your ongoing breast health journey, from screenings and treatment to after care and beyond.

Breast cancer screenings

Did you know that 75% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history or are not considered high risk? Standard mammography can miss up to 50 percent of cancers present in women with dense breasts. 3D mammography is the most advanced technology in breast cancer detection and is available at the Leta M. Chapman Breast Center located at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

No referral is necessary for screening and most insurances now cover 3D mammography exams. For patients whose insurance does not cover 3D technology, the added costs beyond traditional mammograms can still be affordable. Be sure to check with your insurance for coverage rates. Please call the Leta M. Chapman Breast Center at (918) 294-4700 to schedule your mammogram.

Breast cancer treatment

Breast cancer is a disease that forms in the cells of the breasts, with most cases occurring in women, although it can also develop in men. Some common signs and symptoms of breast cancer include breast discomfort, a lump in the breast, and changes in the shape or texture of the nipple, skin, or breast.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with breast cancer, our compassionate specialists will work diligently to provide comprehensive treatments tailored to your needs. Our oncologists provide breast cancer surgery and other cancer treatments like immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and more. In addition, our dedicated breast surgeons provide plastic surgery services for patients who have had a partial or double mastectomy. 

Learn more about our oncology services.

Maternity care services

At Hillcrest, we provide comprehensive labor and delivery services for pregnant women throughout the entirety of their birthing journey. Backed by a team of skilled specialists, our labor and delivery center offers dependable care to ensure you and your baby have a safe delivery. 

Our maternity care services include:

• Childbirth education
• Gentle C-section program
• High risk antepartum unit
• Lactation support at our Lactation Center
• Neonatal intensive care
• Obstetric emergency department
• Perinatal palliative care
• TeamBirth care

Learn more about our labor and delivery services.

Gynecologic oncology

Over 80,000 times per year, a woman in the United States is diagnosed with gynecologic cancer, and about 26,000 women will die this year as a result. Gynecologic oncology is a medical specialty that deals with the study and treatment of malignancies arising in the female reproductive tract. 

The ovary, endometrium, cervix, vulva, and vagina are where the most common and serious gynecological malignancies occur. Gynecologic oncologists are cancer specialists trained in the biology and pathology of gynecologic cancers. Whether you’ve just received a cancer diagnosis or have come into remission, our oncologists will ensure continuous patient care tailored to your individual needs.

Urological care

Urinary incontinence is uncontrollable leakage of urine from the bladder. Women experience urinary incontinence twice as often as men due to pregnancy, childbirth, menopause and the physical structure of the female urinary tract. The causes of urinary incontinence are treatable and frequently curable, but women need to see a physician for help. 

Treatments include exercise, electrical stimulation, biofeedback, timed maintenance, medication, pessaries, implants, catheterizations, and advanced surgical procedures. Our urologists and gynecologists are trained in the latest incontinence treatments and will work diligently to find a treatment that works for you.

Urogynecologic surgery

Urogynecology oncologists are cancer specialists trained in the biology and pathology of gynecologic cancers and ensure continuous patient care as opposed to the disjointed care of several different specialists.

Urinary incontinence is uncontrollable leakage of urine from the bladder. Women experience urinary incontinence twice as often as men due to pregnancy, childbirth, menopause and the physical structure of the female urinary tract. The causes of urinary incontinence are treatable and frequently curable, but women need to see a physician for help. 

We are pleased to offer the da Vinci robotic surgical system as an advanced option to help treat urogynecological problems and malignancies. With this minimally invasive surgical and robotic technology, surgeons operate through a few small incisions and view the patient through a magnified 3D high-definition vision system. The important thing to note is that the surgeon is in control of the da Vinci system, which allows for greater control and preciseness. Da Vinci is considered the number one minimally invasive choice for hysterectomy procedures in the U.S.

Our urogynecologic treatments include:

• Biofeedback
• Catheterizations
• Exercise
• Electrical stimulation
• Implants
• Medication
• Pessaries
• Timed maintenance
• Other advanced surgical procedures

Our urologists and gynecologists are trained in the latest incontinence treatments, which means you can rely on our team to provide exceptional urogynecologic surgical care no matter your needs.

Cardiology services for women

More than 8 million American women currently live with heart disease. One in three will die as a result, making it the #1 killer of women. Significant risk factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, obesity and physical inactivity. Women often have atypical symptoms like new episodes of fatigue, shortness of breath, insomnia, indigestion, and/or an anxious feeling rather than the classic crushing chest pain and tingling down the left arm that men typically experience. The Oklahoma Heart Institute (OHI) cardiologists and endocrinologists, can offer you complete heart care, from prevention and diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation.

Diabetes management

There are 25.8 million people in the United States, who have diabetes and over 41 million Americans currently have prediabetes.The team of dedicated employees at the Hillcrest Center for Diabetes Management strives to give you the latest clinical information, answers to questions, and education on how to take control of your diabetes. Teams consist of dietitians and nurses, certified pump trainers, certified diabetes educators, exercise physiologists and behavioral health specialists, all of whom are eager to help you.

Our services include:

• Blood glucose and urine testing
• Classes for Type I, Type II & Gestational diabetes
• Dietary counseling
• Insulin and oral medication administration
• Lifestyle change and behavior adjustment instruction
• Meal planning
• Nutrition consultations for prediabetes patients

For more information on these services, please call (918) 579-3385.

Osteoporosis screenings

Osteoporosis is the severe loss of bone, causing brittleness and weakness, particularly common in the spine, wrists and hips. Some bone loss is normal as people age; however, osteoporosis is a debilitating disease that affects over 8 million women in the U.S. One in two women over age 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in her lifetime. In fact, women can lose up to 20% of their bone mass in the five to seven years following menopause, making them more susceptible to osteoporosis. The Leta M. Chapman Breast Health Center, located in the Peggy V. Helmerich Women’s Health Center, is equipped to assist with early screening and detection of osteoporosis. Please call us to learn more about our osteoporosis screening services.