Lisa Jaruwannakorn

Why Choose Adena?

Every woman deserves to live her best life through every stage. That’s why the Adena Women’s Health Center is here to guide you through every milestone. Whether you’re in middle school or nearing menopause and beyond, our board-certified doctors and midwives can help you navigate and prepare for what’s next.

Women's Health at Adena

As your partner in health, we help create long-term relationships with you and your family by providing the best women’s care in the region. Our caregivers are part of your community, and they are passionate about women’s health in Southern Ohio.

Our experienced physicians and midwives focus on the full spectrum of women’s health, from gynecology and nutrition counseling to labor and delivery, as well as menopause and other women's health and wellness concerns as women mature. No matter where you are in life’s journey, you can count on Adena Women’s Health specialists to be with you every step of the way.

Conditions We Treat

When you need specialized women’s care, you don’t have to travel. Adena Health offers expanded access to the care you need with additional providers and locations that are close by. Our women's health experts can treat:

Breast cancer
Endometriosis
Menopause
Osteoporosis
Ovarian cysts
Pelvic issues
Thyroid disorders
Urinary incontinence
Urinary tract infections
Vaginal lesions and cysts
Varicose veins

Preventive Care

Preventive care is the foundation of a healthy life, and our Women's Health physicians and midwives can work with you to detect any potential health problems early. By taking control of your health today, it’s possible to find (or even avoid) conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and cancer that can go undetected. We want to empower you with the care you need for a healthy life.

Recommended Screenings by Age

Here are the Women's Health screenings recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the American Cancer Society. You can schedule these screenings at locations throughout the 13-county region of Southern Ohio. Based on your personal risk factors, family health history and current symptoms, your doctor may recommend you have some screenings earlier, later or more frequently.

Age 18 to 29

Blood pressure: Get screened at least every two years if you have normal blood pressure (below 120/80).
Cervical cancer: Women should get a Pap test every three years from age 21-65.
Cholesterol: Get a baseline test in your 20s.

Age 30 to 39

Everything listed above.
Cholesterol: Start annual screenings at age 35.

Age 40 to 49

Everything listed above.
Breast cancer: Get an annual mammogram starting at age 40. Some women who are at higher risk may be eligible for a mammogram at a younger age. Talk to your doctor about your risks.
Diabetes: Women with no risk factors should be tested annually starting at age 45.
Colorectal cancer: Start screenings at age 45. Depending on the type of test, get rescreened every 5 to 10 years.

Age 50 to 59

Everything listed above.
Coronary calcium (or calcium scoring): Have a baseline scan at age 55.

Age 60+

Everything listed above.
Osteoporosis: Have a bone density or DEXA scan every 2-3 years starting at age 65.

Our Services

Adolescent gynecology
Biopsies (thyroid, soft tissue, breast and lymph node)
BioTE® hormone therapy
Bladder surgeries
Certified Nurse Midwives
Gynecology surgery
Hymenectomies
In-office hysteroscopy exams
Laparoscopic procedures
Menopause care
Nutrition counseling
Obstetrics & prenatal care
Oophorectomies (removal of ovaries)
Osteoporosis testing (DEXA)
Pelvic rehabilitation
Polypectomy (removal of polyps)
Preventive health screenings and medications
Specialty visits
Transvaginal tape procedure (TVT)
Tubal ligation
Ultrasound
Vaginal revisions
Vulvectomy
Wellness and prevention programs
Women’s support groups
Women's Heart Health

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Lisa Jaruwannakorn

Sep 12, 2023, 14:06 PM

Personal touch of Adena nurse midwives connects with mother of two.

Title : Lisa Jaruwannakorn

It’s been five years since Adena Health nurse midwife Natasha McCoy helped deliver Lisa Jaruwannakorn’s second child. Now, when patient and provider come together for an annual care visit, it feels more to Lisa like reconnecting with a longtime friend.

Lisa was a patient of a former Adena physician when she delivered her first child, a son, nearly a decade ago. While happy with the care she received at the time, when that doctor left the health system, Lisa was scheduled for an annual exam with a nurse midwife. Unsure at first what to expect, right from the first interaction she discovered the members of the nurse midwife team were very personable, knowledgeable, and comforting.

As such, when she got pregnant with her second child, a daughter, Lisa said she knew she was in good hands with the program. When the time came to be induced at 39 ½ weeks in order to deliver, she was happy to see Natasha was the provider there to welcome and check in on her throughout the entire process.

“She didn’t just come in when I was pushing and then leave,” Lisa said. “I felt like she was a part of the process with me and she made me feel so comfortable and at ease. She also came to check on me and my daughter the next day as well, and I felt that was just going above and beyond. I continue to see Natasha yearly and she always remembers things about my family and takes the time to speak with me on not just a patient level, but on a personal level.”

A former nurse of 10 years at Adena Health before leaving to care for her children, Lisa knows what goes into a successful patient experience and having the kind of bedside manner that shows a patient he or she is special. It’s that personal approach nurse midwives bring to the table that has appealed so much to her.

“I had a more personal relationship with them and I felt very comfortable asking questions,” Lisa said. “I think having been a registered nurse and taken care of patients, I was able to see that midwives bring their own perspective to health care and really develop that bedside relationship. I felt the midwife group, and especially Natasha, had a very personal bedside manner during office visits and while I was laboring.”

Lisa also knows there may be those among the public who don’t understand the depth of knowledge that nurse midwives possess. She encourages those who may have that view to take a closer look at what nurse midwives bring to their care.

“Nurse midwives have a wealth of knowledge and experience to offer, and I felt very comfortable laboring with Natasha,” she said. “She helped include my entire family and went above and beyond, being with me every step of my delivery process.”

Lisa feels the effort to continue developing the nurse midwife program since its introduction at Adena Health in 2015 to complement its OB/GYN care is another example of the health system’s commitment to serving patients in ways that work best for each individual.

“I was proud to work for Adena Health System for so many years,” she said. “Adena truly cares about its patients and strives to make each interaction a comfortable one with a pleasing outcome. I would recommend anyone to the Adena OB/GYN group for their exceptional care.”