Benenden Hospital Launches Comprehensive Women’s Health Assessments
Benenden Hospital, the leading independent hospital based near Cranbrook, has announced the launch of a comprehensive health assessment, tailored to address the needs of women at every stage of their life.
Adding to the hospital’s existing support for women’s health, including its female health hub, the personalised assessment for women aged 18 and above covers a broad spectrum of women’s health tests, all conducted on the same day, to provide a detailed snapshot of your health status.
The tests are followed by an in-depth consultation with the hospital’s dedicated women’s health GP, Dr Fiona Warner, providing an opportunity to discuss health history, lifestyle and any concerns.
Health assessment results will be delivered to patients with GP comments via post or email. If required, patients can opt to have a 15-minute follow-up phone appointment. This is an opportunity to discuss additional insights, clarify any queries, and gain a full picture of your health, with expert advice and guidance to plan any next steps accordingly.
Two levels of women’s health assessments are available – Essentials and Advanced – both of which include:
- Health assessment including blood pressure and BMI
- Cholesterol levels
- Kidney function
- Liver function
- Full blood count (anaemia and immune system function)
- Diabetes test
- Thyroid function (age specific)
- Cervical smear (as appropriate)
- Sexual health – HVS swab (as appropriate)
Health discussion – including:
- Menopause (all stages)
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- Fertility
- Contraception
- Sexual health
- Bone health
- Breast examination guidance
- Lifestyle
- Incontinence
The Advanced assessment adds a hormone profile, vitamin D, B12, folate, ferritin and bone profile blood tests and bowel cancer screening. Also available, at the discretion of the GP, are a liver scanning ultrasound, breast scan referral, pelvic ultrasound and chest x-ray.
Benenden Hospital’s specialist GP for women’s health, Dr Fiona Warner, says:
“Our comprehensive women’s health assessment offers a single, convenient visit to enable women to take control of their health, make informed decisions about their wellbeing and gain all-important peace of mind.
“With an emphasis on preventative health, the assessments aid to ensure early detection of common health issues. We will also be aiming to provide a calm comfortable environment where your concerns are listened to and you feel supported with the highest standard of care.”
To gain a clear picture of their overall health and protect their future health, patients can book a comprehensive women’s health assessment or make an enquiry by visiting www.benendenhospital.org.uk or calling the hospital’s Private Patient team on 01580 363584.
