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Our New Call Center is Up and Running!
Effective April 7, 2005, the Adler Center implemented a Call Center.
The Call Center will be handling all incoming calls for both our
Stafford and Woodbridge locations. Our phone numbers will remain the
same. When you phone our office your call will be directed via our
automated attendant or by one of two phone receptionists, Angie King or
Isabel Valencia. Angie and Isabel will be dedicating their time to
solely answering and directing calls as well as scheduling
appointments. We are confident our Call Center will be successful in
handling your calls quickly and efficiently and with less hold times!
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Contact Us Via the Internet
If you prefer to request an appointment on-line, just go to the contact
page on our website and select the icon for online appointments. Fill
in the requested information and hit send. Our telephone receptionists
will receive your request over our fax machine and call you with the
your scheduled appointment date and time. Remember, please be specific
when making your requests so that we may accomodate you quickly and
efficiently.
If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the above,
please email us.
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Natural Family Planning |
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written by Monica Byrne,CNM
There are days when a healthy woman is fertile, days when she is
infertile, and some days when fertility is unlikely, but possible.
Understanding several basic concepts can help a couple to plan or
prevent a pregnancy.
The monthly pattern that occurs regularly in
most women
is called the menstrual cycle. Every cycle is divided into two parts -
before ovulation and after ovulation. The first part of the cycle, from
the first day of menstruation to ovulation, may vary from 13 to 20 days
in length. The length of the first part is not only different from one
woman to another, but also can differ in some women from month to
month. The second part of the cycle, from ovulation to the first day of
menstruation, is about the same length in all women. The egg is
released consistently 14-to-16 days before the onset of menstruation,
regardless of the length of a woman's menstrual cycle.
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Women's Health Seminar - Labor and Delivery Question and
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Monica Byrne, CNM will be discussing what
you should do
to prepare for your labor and delivery. The seminar will be held on
Wednesday, April 20 in our Woodbridge office from 6:30pm-7:30pm. This
will be a question and answer session - be sure to bring a list of
questions you would like to discuss. We do have limited time so
remember to keep your questions brief. Bring your labor partner!
Light refreshments will be served.
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Our Exciting Natural Childbirth Experience |
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written by Karen Rivers
Going through labor for the first time was an unforgettable experience
that I have learned from. I prepared myself for childbirth by
completing a Lamaze session, and also reading lots and lots of very
detailed literature. However, my mind was already set on breathing
through every contraction and receiving the wonderful Epidural that you
always hear about.
I remember sitting on the couch with my husband, who was
timing my inconsistent contractions, and wondering if this was really
it just false labor. I must have started timing these painful things
around 8 PM on the evening of June 27th, 2002. I distinctly remember my
Lamaze instructor telling us to stay at home as long as you can,
because if you're only 2-4 centimeters dilated then chances are you
might get sent back home. Well, I took that advice maybe a little too
seriously! By 11 PM, I just couldn't take it anymore. We jumped into
the car, and of course, once I got into the car my contractions were
consistently coming every 3 minutes. So, my husband hurried all the way
to Potomac Hospital, which was a good 25 minutes from home.
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In April - Automated Appointment Reminder System |
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The Adler Center will be testing an
automated
appointment reminder system within the next two weeks. We are hoping to
reduce the busy signals and hold times that our patients may
experience. The appointment reminder system is set up to automatically
call our patients the evening before their scheduled appointment. The
system is voice activated. If it doesn't hear a voice, it will continue
to call your number until it can leave a message. The message will
provide you with the day, date and time of your appointment. You also
have the ability to confirm your appointment at that time.
We are dedicated to making your experience
with the
Adler Center an enjoyable one. If you have any questions or concerns
regarding this new system, please contact our office.
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Employee of the Month - Terri Melville, Billing Supervisor |
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Before joining the Adler Center three years
ago, I was a
stay-at-home mom of five children. I jumped at the opportunity to work
at the Adler Center due to the fact I have always loved the medical
field. Being a mother, the OB/GYN practice fascinates me. I enjoy
sharing stories of my past pregnancies with the obstetrical patients.
As Billing Supervisor with the Adler Center,
my job is
to help our patients understand their accounts with our office. I am
always available to assist in any way I can. Knowing how important it
is for healthcare during pregnancy I am grateful to be part of such a
wonderful group of physicians and midwives who dedicate such a large
amount of the lives for the welfare of their patients.
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Send Us Your Baby Story! |
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Our subscribers have loved reading our baby
stories each
month. Many people have told us that they can't wait until the next
E-Newsletter to read another! If your baby was delivered by The Adler
Center, and you would like to share your experience on our E-Newsletter
and website, we urge you to write an article and email it to us. Don't forget
to send a picture to go along with the article!
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We Value Your Input.... |
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What topics would you like to learn about?
We select
topics for this E-Newsletter based on concerns we hear about in the
office and the latest medical news. If you have a health issue you'd
like to read about, a seminar topic you'd like to hear about, or any
suggestions about how to better our practice - please let us know. We
welcome your suggestions and comments!
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