Women's Health
Women searching for health information can now find what they need in one place. Special information for women is important because along with the health issues unique to women, many diseases impact men and women differently.
Many programs at Riddle Hospital support these special health needs, including Women's Imaging, Breast Cancer Screenings and Support Groups, Cardiac Rehab, Diabetes and The Birthplace at Riddle.
To receive more information about the below topics, e-mail Community Health Education at RMHCommunityHealth@mlhs.org.
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Arthritis
- Arthritis Foundation—Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter: 800-355-9040
AIDS/HIV
- CDC/STD/AIDS Hotline: 800-342-2437
- Delaware County AIDS Network: 610-522-0522
- Fact Line: 800-662-6080
- PA Department Health Center in Chester: 610-447-3250 (free HIV testing and counseling)
- PA Department Health Division of HIV/AIDS: 717-783-0572
Alcohol
- Alcoholics Anonymous: 215-923-7900
- Mirmont Treatment Center
Partial hospitalization program and intensive outpatient program offered: 610-744-1400
Alternative/Integrative Therapies
- Main Line Health Physician Referral Line: 1-866-CALL MLH
Acupuncture
Accupressure
Biofeedback
Cancer Therapy
Guided Imagery
Hypnosis - Nancy Simons, ND, PhD
Manipulated Therapy
Massage Therapy - Carlton Ann Daily
Meditation
Naturopathy
Nutritional Therapy
Reiki
Relaxation Therapy
Vitamin Therapy
Women’s Health
Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer’s Association: 800-559-0404
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Babysitting
- SafeSitter Babysitting Course
This coures is designed for children ages 11-13. Classes are scheduled throughout the year. Educational program only, no babysitter referrals given. Please contact Community Health Education: 610-891-3560.
Bereavement
- Beginning the Journey (Riddle's Grief Support Group) - 1st, 2nd, 3rd&4th Thursday of every month at 10:30 a.m. in the Medical Library of Riddle Hospital. This group is for people dealing with a new loss or those who never attended a support group.
- Acme Supermarket located at the Granite Run Mall - The 2nd Tuesday of every other month beginning in September through May 9 am - 12 pm.
- Aston Community Center located on Concord Road in Aston - The 4th Thursday of each month 9 am - 12 pm.
- Brookhaven Municipal Building located off Edgemont Avenue (Rte. 352) in Brookhaven - Meets the 2nd Monday of each month from September to May 10 am - 1 pm.
- Granite Run Mall - The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 12 - 3 pm and from 6 - 8 pm
- Granite Run Mall - Mall Walkers Program - 2nd Monday of every month from 8 - 10 am.
- Pathmark Supermarket located on Edgemont Avenue in Brookhaven - The 2nd Thursday of each month from 10 am - 12 pm.
- Rocky Run YMCA - 2nd Wednesday of every month from 8 - 11 am.
- Springfield Mall - Mall Walkers Program - 1st Tuesday of every month from 8 - 10 am.
Breast Health
- Breast Cancer Survivor's Network - Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm. in the Administrative Annex: 610-627-4480
- Breast Exams - October: Breast Cancer Screenings - Riddle offers mammograms and clinical breast exams performed by gynecologists. They are intended to help women who are uninsured, underinsured, or cannot afford a screening: 610-891-3010
- Mammography - Women’s Imaging Center: 610-891-3010
Breast Feeding
- Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes - Childbirth Education: 610-891-3759
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Cancer
- American Cancer Society: www.cancer.org
- Breast Cancer Survivor's Network - Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm. in the Administrative Annex: 610-627-4480
- Cancer Center at Riddle - Located on the Ground Floor of Health Care Center I: 610-627-4480
- Cancer Support Group - Tuesdays at 1 pm in the Health Care Center I Conference Room. Open to patients with all types of cancer. 610-627-4480
- Jefferson Radiation Oncology Center: 610-627-4350
- Prostate Cancer Support Group - Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Adminstrative Annex: 610-891-3560
Cancer Screenings
- Breast Cancer (October) - Riddle offers mammograms and clinical breast exams performed by gynecologists. They are intended to help women who are uninsured, underinsured, or cannot afford a screening.
- Colorectal (November) - In conjunction with screenings, a colorectal surgeon and gastroenterologist lecture on colorectal cancer. Participants receive explicit directions for the use of home coloCARE kits, plus nutritional guidelines for prevention of colorectal cancer.
- Skin Cancer (May, June, July) - Dermatologists and plastic surgeons screen community members during the spring and summer.
Car Seat Safety Check Ups
- Call 1-800-CAR-BELT for more information
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program: 610-891-3060
Child Abuse
- Childline and Abuse Registry, Harrisburg - 24-Hour telephone service to report child abuses and neglect: 1-800-932-0313
- Children and Youth Services of Delaware County - Report child abuses and neglect in Delaware County. Child welfare services are available: 610-713-2000
Childbirth Education - Offers a variety of classes throughout the year to help prepare individuals for their role as new parents: 610-891-3759
Cholesterol Screening - Cholesterol Test Vouchers are given out at all blood pressure screenings (see listings of dates and times under Blood Pressure Screenings).
Community Education Programs: 610-891-3560
Continence - Continence Program for Women is a comprehensive service for the treatment of urinary and fecal incontinence, urinary frequency and urgency, and pelvic floor disorders. Marc Toglia, M.D., FACOG, Deborah Wiegand Snyder, PT. 610-627-4170
COSA (Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging): 610-713-2100
CPR
- Both Healthcare Provider and Heartsaver AED Courses are offered through Riddle. These courses are American Heart Association CPR courses for adult, child, and infant CPR. For more information, please call 610-891-3399.
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Diabetes
- Diabetes and You Programs - Daytime and evening programs available. Three-day programs which present diabetes education and meal planning: 610-891-3769
- Gestational Diabetes Counseling & Individual Instruction, by appointment only: 610-891-3769
- Diabetes Screenings - Offered periodically throughout the year: 610-891-3769
- Diabetes Support Group - This group is held the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1 pm (February, April, June, October, and December) and ont eh 1st Wednesday of the month at 7 pm (January, March, May and November) in the Community Education Center: 610-891-3769
Domestic Violence
- Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Inc. - Abuse Hotline: 610-565-4590
- Women Against Rape: 610-566-4342
Drug and Alcohol
- Alcoholics Anonymous: 215-923-7900
- Mirmont Treatment Center
Partial hospitalization program and intensive outpatient program offered: 610-744-1400
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Elder Abuse
- COSA: 610-713-2100
Exercise
- Medically Based Fitness Program at Riddle Rehab Institute: 610-891-3045
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Family Planning
- Planned Parenthood
Chester County: 610-692-1770
Delaware County: 610-566-2830
Montgomery County: 610-279-1695
Philadelphia County: 215-351-5560
Fibromyalgia
- Arthritis Foundation - Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter: 1-800-355-9040
First Aid
- Emergency Care and Safety Institute First Aid Course. This course covers basic first aid for adults, children and ifants and participants receive a three-year certification upon completion. Please call Community Health Education: 610-891-3560
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Genetic Counseling
- Perinatal Testing Center: 610-627-4078
Grief Support
- Beginning the Journey (Riddle's Bereavement Support Group) - 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month at 10:30 am in the Community Education Center located in the Medical Library. This group is for people dealing with a new loss or those who never attended a support group.
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Hearing
- Speech and Hearing Department at Riddle: 610-891-3370
Heart Disease
- American Heart Association: 800-734-3500
- American Heart Assoc/Women at women.americanheart.org
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Program: 610-891-3060
Home Care/Social Services
- The Home Care Network
Central Access: 484-580-1500
Home Health: 484-580-1600
Home Health Therapy: 484-580-1457
Hospice: 484-580-1550
Infusion: 484-580-1580
HIV/AIDS
- CDC AIDS Hotline: 800-342-2437
- Delaware County AIDS Network: 610-522-0522
Fact Line: 800-662-6080 - PA Department Health Center in Chester: 610-447-3250 (free HIV testing and counseling)
- PA Department Health Division of HIV/AIDS: 717-783-0572
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Infertility/Treatment
- Main Line Health's Physician Referral: 1-866-CALL MLH
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Juvenile Diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes Foundation: 1-800-533-2873
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Lifeline - Emergency Response System: 610-891-3525
Lupus Support Group: 1st Saturday of each month from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm in the Community Education Center in the Outpatient Pavilion. Support group meets September through June (no meetings in January and February).
Lyme Disease Hotline: 1-800-336-LYME
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Mammography
- Women’s Imaging Center: 610-891-3010
- Breast Cancer Screenings (October) - Riddle offers mammograms and clinical breast exams performed by gynecologists. They are intended to help women who are uninsured, underinsured, or cannot afford a screening.
Meals on Wheels of Delaware County: 610-459-8801
Medically Based Fitness Program: 610-891-3045
Menopause - Periodic educational seminars offered on this topic. Call Community Health at 610-891-3560 for information on upcoming programs.
Mirmont Treatment Center - Partial hospitalization program and intensive outpatient program offered: 610-744-1400
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Nutrition and Weight Center - Individual and group nutrition and weight programs and consultations: 610-891-3490
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Osteoporosis
- Bone Density Testing - Women’s Imaging Center 610-627-4466
- Periodic educational seminars offered on this topic. Call Community Health at 610-891-3560 for information on upcoming programs.
National Osteoporosis Foundation at www.nof.org
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Parenting
- Childbirth Education at Riddle - Offers a variety of childbirth, parenting, breastfeeding, and sibling preparation classes throughout the year: 610-891-3759
Physician Referral: 1-866-CALL MLH
Physical Therapy: 610-891-3030
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Rape
- Riddle Hospital Emergency Room: 610-891-3214
- Women Against Rape of Delaware County - 24-Hour Hotline: 610-566-4342 (also see Domestic Violence)
Riddle Hand Center: 610-891-3030
Riddle Rehabilitation Institute: 610-891-3030
Riddle Sports Medicine: 610-891-3030
Riddle Rehab at the Rocky Run YMCA: 610-892-4513
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Sexual Assualt
- Riddle Hospital Emergency Room: 610-891-3214
- Women Against Rape of Delaware County - 24-Hour Hotline: 610-566-4342 (also see Domestic Violence)
Smoking Cessation
Stress Management
- Periodic educational seminars offered on this topic. Call Community Health at 610-891-3560 for information on upcoming programs.
Substance Abuse
- Alcoholics Anonymous: 215-923-7900
- Mirmont Treatment Center
Partial hospitalization program and intensive outpatient program offered: 610-744-1400
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Urinary
- Continence Program for Women is a comprehensive service for the treatment of urinary and fecal incontinence, urinary frequency and urgency, and pelvic floor disorders. Marc Toglia, MD, FACOG, Deborah Wiegand Snyder, PT. 610-627-4170
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Violence and Abuse
- Childline and Abuse Registry, Harrisburg - 24-Hour telephone service to report child abuses and neglect: 800-932-0313
- Children and Youth Services of Delaware County - Report child abuses and neglect in Delaware County. Child welfare services are available: 610-713-2000
- Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Inc. Abuse Hotline: 610-565-4590
- Rape Cases - Riddle Hospital Emergency Room: 610-891-3214
- Women Against Rape of Delaware County - 24-Hour Hotline: 610-566-4342
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Weight Management
- Nutrition and Weight Center - Individual and group nutrition and weight programs and consultations: 610-891-3490
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