b'Giving ValuesPreventionAccessMedCenter for WomenThe MedCenter for Women, whichmammography, genetics counsel-combines medical care and sup- ing, wellness classes and behavioral port services, opened its doors atsupport, as well as a nutrition and 930 Third St. and welcomed its firsteducation center. Points of distinc-patients after years of planning andtion range from specialized offerings preparation.Michelle Schroeder, MD, brings a urological gynecology focusto It was a good four years in thenew and innovative ways of address-making, says Kelly Leggett, MD,ing problems of access. the medical centers chief clinical transformation officer. It startedResearch shows that the ability with interviewing our staff, ourto access care is one of the major community and our patients, androadblocks that prevent women from finding out what they need. seeking care. Whether due to lack of transportation, working long hours A state-of-the-art facility in a con- or caring for children and families, venient location, the MedCenter forwomen often neglect their own health Women offers a full range of services,care. Locating all of the services including gynecology, prenatal care,together is a recipe for success,12Cone Health Philanthropy'