News & Events

Women’s Healthcare Associates, LLC (WHA) is pleased to announce the latest addition to our family: a new office in Hillsboro. We’re located at 7431 NW Evergreen Parkway near the intersection of Cornelius Pass Road and we couldn’t be more excited to serve our patients and this growing community from our new location. Meet Our Team….

Starting November 2nd, 2016, WHA is partnering with distribution company Gathr to offer four opportunities to see the documentary film Embrace at theaters in the metro area. Embrace was made by Australian photographer Taryn Brumfitt. The film—and her larger Body Image Movement—seek to recognize the importance of body diversity by encouraging people to be more…

Construction update! Due to weather-related delays, the Midwifery Birth Center will now open on February 13th, 2017. We couldn’t be happier to announce the opening of WHA’s Midwifery Birth Center; the first out-of-hospital birth option in Portland integrated within a medical group practice offering the full spectrum of midwifery and OB/GYN care. The Midwifery Birth…

The new Portland option supports natural birth in a home-like setting, integrated with the full spectrum of obstetric care. Midwifery Birth Center, Portland, OregonWomen’s Healthcare Associates (WHA) has welcomed nine new babies into the world at its new Midwifery Birth Center since births began there in April 2017. Led by certified nurse-midwives with structured physician…

In an effort to demonstrate its commitment to quality, excellence and serving the community, Women’s Healthcare Associates (WHA) achieved accreditation for its Midwifery Birth Center on June 9, 2017. To become accredited, WHA’s services, systems and protocols at the birth center were evaluated by the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers (CABC), which measures…

In January, Oregonians will have the opportunity to vote on Ballot Measure 101. A “yes” vote helps preserve funding for the Oregon Health Plan through a small tax on hospitals, insurance companies and managed care organizations. If Measure 101 fails, our state is facing a $210 million budget shortfall that will result in cuts to…

On May 14th, 2018 we are changing our electronic health record, scheduling and billing software system to Epic. We’re excited! Many medical practices and hospitals in the community already use Epic, and being a part of this network will allow us to safely and securely access and share your health information to better coordinate your…

Portland OB/GYN Dr. Robert Dyson retires effective September 30, 2018. Since starting his practice in 1981, Dr. Dyson estimates he has delivered more than 17,000 babies and performed more than 10,000 gynecological surgeries. Dr. Dyson has enjoyed close relationships with the family medicine community, as well, and has helped to train hundreds of medical students…

We are thrilled to share that insurance provider Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield and Legacy Health reached an agreement, preventing disruptions in care for WHA patients planning hospital procedures and deliveries. Please visit Regence or Legacy for more information.