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Area physicians offer public seminar about POP

Pelvic organ prolapse affects 1 in 2 women

02 / 19 / 2008

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OSHKOSH, Wis.- Dr. Thomas Reinardy and Dr. Jeremy Bell, gynecologic specialists for Affinity Health System, are offering a free, educational seminar to demystify pelvic organ prolapse (POP).

POP affects 1 in 2 women who have experienced a vaginal birth, a hysterectomy or obesity. Symptoms include urinary incontinence, pressure or pain in the lower back or abdomen, and a general sense of heaviness. Though common, many women do not discuss their symptoms with a physician because of embarrassment or lack of knowledge about the condition.

The physicians will discuss the symptoms, with a special section about sudden urinary incontinence, and treatment options, including the new minimal invasive treatment Prolift.  

The pelvic organ prolapse seminar will take place at 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 11 at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. To register for this free event, contact Affinity NurseDirect at 1-800-362-9900.

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For the Editor:
Affinity Health System, a Catholic mission-oriented regional health care network, is a partnership of Ministry Health Care and Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare. Affinity Health System is the Fox Valley’s third largest employer, according to the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and is ranked 24 among the top 100 integrated health care networks nationwide (Verispan 2008). Both St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton and Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh rank among the top 1 percent among hospitals nationwide in terms of quality and efficiency, as determined by the 2007 Premier | CareScience Select practice National Quality Award. Network Health Plan has achieved Excellent accreditation status from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), the highest possible level. It is ranked 37th among the 250 rated health plans in the nation in terms of customer satisfaction and clinical performance, according to the U.S. News and World Report/NCQA Best Health Plans in America listing. Members of Affinity include Mercy Medical Center and Mercy Health Foundation, Oshkosh; St. Elizabeth Hospital and the St. Elizabeth Hospital Community Foundation, Appleton; Affinity Medical Group, a regional network of 23 family practice and specialty clinics in 13 communities; Calumet Medical Center, Chilton; Network Health Plan, Menasha; and Affinity Occupational Health.