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by Dr. Letitia Hirthe I 5 min read
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VBAC: Risks and Benefits

A woman who has undergone a cesarean section may desire to deliver her next child vaginally. This is called VBAC, or vaginal birth after cesarean.

Prenatal Vitamins

Proper nutrition during pregnancy is essential for a healthy baby, and it can be difficult to get all the necessary vitamins and minerals from diet alone. This is why prenatal vitamins are such a crucial supplement during pregnancy.

7 Most Common Pregnancy Questions

As an expecting mother, we know you have a lot of questions. We decided to help you answer them by compiling a list of the most frequently asked questions by our patients.

What is a WHASN?

Thank you for choosing Women’s Health Associates of Southern Nevada (WHASN). We consider it an honor to be given the opportunity to assist you with your medical needs. Our providers are committed to being leaders and advocates in the pursuit of excellence in women’s health care. We strive to provide the highest quality of care possible with integrity, honesty, compassion, and efficiency. Our healthcare providers do not discuss financial obligations or insurance coverage. This allows the providers to focus their full attention on your medical needs. Understanding our financial policy is important to a successful physician-patient relationship. We make every effort to keep our fees reasonable while at the same time covering the cost associated with the services we provide. Our financial agreement is indicative of our respect for your right to know, ahead of time, what our expectations are for the patient’s financial responsibility. Payment of your bill is considered part of your overall healthcare service provided by WHASN. If you are unable to have follow-up care or testing ordered by your provider due to financial burden, please ask to speak with the office administrator. We will do our best to assist you with getting the medical care needed.

What is the purpose of Women's Health Associates of Southern Nevada?

It is the policy of Women’s Health Associates of Southern Nevada to inform patients of the availability of an Advance Directive form. Patients are encouraged to make informed decisions about end-of-life care and services. Women’s Health Associates of Southern Nevada encourages patients to learn about options for end-of-life care and services. Implement plans to ensure your wishes are honored. You are encouraged to discuss your decisions with family, friends and healthcare providers.

Do you have to complete a patient registration form?

All patients must complete our Patient Registration Form prior to their visit with the physician. It is the patient’s (parent/guardian) responsibility to notify this office of any information changes. This includes changes to your address, phone number and insurance information. You are required to provide updated personal demographic information, a current copy of your insurance card, a picture ID, and payment of any outstanding balance for each visit.

Does Whasn accept checks?

WHASN’s central billing office accepts checks as payment on an account. In the event a check is returned by the bank for “non- sufficient funds”, “closed account”, “return to maker”, “check voided”, “ stop payment” and “un-authorized signature”, a $25.00 fee will be assess ed to your account. We may choose to proceed with legal action which will result in additional fees to you or the guarantor of the account. You are responsible for the additional fees.

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