News & Events
Dr. Emily Rangel talks to KOIN 6 about the new openness around menopause
More people than ever are talking openly about perimenopause and menopause, and KOIN 6’s Elizabeth Dinh sat down with WHA’s Emily Rangel, MD to talk about what a once-taboo conversation becoming mainstream means for patients. As Dinh notes, it’s not just women or even just patients anymore; a lot of guys are talking about this…
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Dr. Carrie Frederick talks to KOIN 6 about the estrogen patch shortage
If you’ve had trouble filling your estrogen patch prescription lately, you’re not alone. WHA’s Carrie Frederick, MD, MPH, spoke with KOIN 6’s Elizabeth Dinh about why the patches are harder to find right now and what patients can do in the meantime. Watch the full story > Dinh reports that more people are talking about…
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Plan extra travel time: I-5 closure will slow traffic across Portland, September 11 through early October.
Beginning September 11, the Oregon Department of Transportation will close the southbound lanes of I-5 at the Rose Quarter, around the clock, for up to five weeks of critical roadway repairs. The closure is expected to last into early October. While the construction is centered downtown, the effects are expected to be widespread. Detoured traffic…
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Dr. Maryanne Garvie-Loveland talks perimenopause and menopause on KOIN Conversations
What’s myth and what’s fact when it comes to menopause? WHA’s Maryanne Garvie-Loveland, MD, joined KOIN 6’s Elizabeth Dinh for a KOIN Conversations segment on perimenopause, menopause and the questions so many people are asking about this stage of life. Watch the full conversation here > Dr. Garvie-Loveland, who has practiced with WHA for 17…
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WHA is in-network for Regence plan members
Patients with Regence health plans can receive in-network care at 12 WHA clinics and the six hospitals where we provide care. As of April 1, 2026, Regence and Legacy Health did not reach agreement on a new contract. As a result, some Legacy clinics and providers in the Portland metro area are now out of…
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Fifteen WHA Clinicians Recognized on Portland Monthly’s 2026 Top Medical Providers List
Women’s Healthcare Associates is pleased to announce that 15 clinicians have been named to Portland Monthly’s 2026 Top Medical Providers list, an annual peer-nominated recognition honoring excellence in patient care across the region. This year’s honorees represent the depth and diversity of WHA’s clinical teams, including OBGYN, maternal-fetal medicine and urogynecology physicians, as well as…
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Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy – What Patients Need to Know
You may have seen recent headlines or public statements suggesting a link between acetaminophen (Tylenol) use in pregnancy and autism. Understandably, this has raised questions and concerns. At this time, there is no scientific evidence to support an association between acetaminophen use in pregnancy and autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability. What the evidence shows Acetaminophen…
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Expanded Space at PPMC Brings Dedicated Midwifery Access to WHA's Tabor Clinic
We’re thrilled to announce that our Tabor clinic on the campus of Providence Portland Medical Center (PPMC) is expanding—creating more room, greater comfort and something many in our community have been asking for: dedicated access to WHA nurse-midwifery care at PPMC. Thanks to a timely opportunity, we’re adding a second office suite just down the…
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May is Maternal Mental Health Month
Maternal Mental Health Month is an opportunity to discuss and share the importance of mental health wellness during the perinatal period. We continue to learn about the prevalence of mental health conditions impacting pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum, with the most common being depression, anxiety and substance use disorders. According to the CDC, 1 in 8…
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