First in the Region Obstetric Emergency Dept.

This year marks the second anniversary of ThedaCare's Obstetrical Emergency Department (OB-ED) and Hospitalist Program, which operates around the clock and provides care for pregnant women facing obstetrical challenges.

Through the program at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, women more than 16 weeks pregnant that are presenting with a pregnancy-related concern will be directed from the traditional emergency department and go directly to the obstetrical emergency department area, which has onsite access to Children’s Hospital NICU if needed.

A high-risk obstetrician will evaluate a woman immediately without waiting for her doctor to arrive onsite or provide a consultation over-the-phone.

“ThedaClark OB Hospitalists provide direct care to pregnant and postpartum patients when time counts the most," said Dr. Valary Gass, Department Chair of the ThedaCare OB-ED and Hospitalist Program. "Our first-in-the-region dedicated Obstetric Emergency Department and the 24-hour presence of an obstetrician increases patient safety and adds a layer of support for our OB-Gyns, CNMs, and Family Medicine OB doctors who deliver at ThedaCare Neenah. Further support is provided to doctors delivering at TC’s Berlin and Shawano hospitals in simplified access to obstetric consultation and transfer when emergencies arise.”

The OB-ED ensures expectant mothers continue to receive timely, specialized care for themselves and their babies. This supplements the care of a woman's OB provider, who continues to provide care in the facility.