Cancer

Cancer Services for Women

When you’re going through a battle with cancer your entire life stops. Everything changes. Here at Lakeland we are committed to partnering with you every step of the way along your journey.

The most important part of treating any type of cancer is early detection. For women, Pap tests, clinical breast exams, and mammograms are important tools for early detection of disease.

 

Catharine Roos, MD

Catharine Roos, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology


About the Provider

Video Title:Check-up: Causes of bladder leakage (Catherine Roos, MD)

Video Summary: Bladder leakage, also known as urinary incontinence, can happen to women of all ages. Learn about the different types of incontinence and risk factors for developing them from obstetrician and gynecologist, Catharine Roos, MD.

Video Title:Check-up: Tips for infertility (Catherine Roos, MD)

Video Summary: Obstetrician and gynecologist, Catharine Roos, MD, shares natural ways and other treatments to increase ovulation.

Video Title:Physician Profile Video: Catharine Roos, MD (Women’s Health)

Video Summary: Catharine Roos, MD, shares the many reasons why patients schedule an appointment with an obstetrician and gynecologist.

Video Title:Check-up: The goal of kegel exercises (Catherine Roos, MD)

Video Summary: Watch obstetrician and gynecologist, Catharine Roos, MD, share what the goal is for doing Kegel exercises and how to properly do them wherever you are.

Video Title:Check-up: What does a gynecologist do? (Catherine Roos, MD)

Video Summary: Watch obstetrician and gynecologist, Catherine Roos, MD, discuss what patients of all ages can expect during their visit with a gynecologist.

Video Title:Check-up: What are ovarian cysts? (Catherine Roos, MD)

Video Summary: Ovarian cysts are very common in females of all ages. Learn about the different types and causes of cysts from obstetrician and gynecologist, Catharine Roos, MD.

Video Title:Umbilical cord prolapse: Bethany Curtis "Right place, right time"

Video Summary: Bethany Curtis shares her birthing experience with the care team at BellaNova Women's Health.

Video Title:Check-up: Urinary tract infections (Catherine Roos, MD)

Video Summary: Watch obstetrician and gynecologist, Catharine Roos, MD, share information about UTI prevention and treatment.

Education

Undergraduate
  • Andrews University
  • Major: Bachelor of Science
Residency
  • William Beaumont Hospital
  • Major: Medical Degree
Medical School
  • Loma Linda University School of Medicine
  • Major: Medical Doctor

Insurances Accepted

  • Priority Health

Office Locations

A

CH SWM Care Center WH Royalton

3950 Hollywood Rd, Suite 100,
St. Joseph, MI 49085
B

InterCare Women's Health Center

796 Hwy M-139,
Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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