A certified registered nurse anesthetist, Melanie Bossert, CRNA, provides anesthesia care to patients across a wide spectrum of surgical cases. Born and raised in Velva, Melanie received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Minot State University in 2004 and worked five years as a critical care nurse at Trinity Hospital and St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck. In 2011 she received her Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia from Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth. Her CRNA training included a two-and-a-half-year residency at St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck, and an obstetric epidural/spinal rotation at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. A member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and the North Dakota Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Melanie is certified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists. She and her husband, Michael, have three boys and one girl.
Trinity Hospital
Badie Alakech, MD
Badie Alakech, MD, is board certified anatomic and clinical pathology. A graduate of the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine in Syria, he completed residency training in Pathology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. His training also includes post-doctoral research at the University of Texas School of Public Health in Houston and a fellowship in transfusion medicine at Bonfils Blood Center, Denver, Colorado. Prior to joining Trinity Health he was associated with the Pathology Associates of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Trinity Hospital
The main entrance faces east, protected from the elements under a large canopy. Once inside, visitors find themselves in the Atrium, which offers quick access to the Chapel, Gift Shop, Station Coffee Shop and Cafeteria. The grand escalator will provide easy access to the second-floor reception area, elevators and other services.
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Women’s Health
Take a closer look inside Trinity Health’s Family Birth Center, where expert care and a comforting, home-like environment meet. From labor to recovery, we’re with you every step of the way, including specialized NICU care, if needed.
Trinity Health is committed to helping women of all ages meet their total healthcare needs, from physical and psychological health to wellness and prevention. Our services help you be your healthiest at every stage of life: routine physical exams; mammography screening to detect and prevent breast cancer; birth control options; planning and preparing for your baby’s birth; prenatal and postnatal care, including high risk pregnancies; menopause and other hormonal treatments; and bone density screening to diagnose and treat osteoporosis.
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Why Choose Trinity Health?
Our women’s health specialists diagnose and treat disorders of the female reproductive system as well as conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, and the post-partum period.
Each woman has a unique story with varying needs across her lifespan. The Trinity team of OB/GYN physicians and advanced practice providers understand this and focus on building a strong relationship with each and every patient.
When you choose an OB/GYN provider, you’re really selecting a partner to help you navigate the many phases of womanhood. From the onset of puberty to menopause, you can trust that the women’s services experts at Trinity Health will be with you every step of the way.
Meet Our Specialists
Our team of providers brings a diverse offering of talents and abilities to Trinity patients. From certified nurse midwives to nurse practitioners and physicians highly skilled in robotic-assisted surgery, we’re ready to meet any challenge.
Inpatient Womens Health
The third floor of the new hospital is devoted to healthy family dynamics, with the Family Birth Center, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Pediatrics all situated in close range. The Birth Center has large rooms and two OR suites so C-Section deliveries and mom/baby recovery can occur in one location. The NICU consists of 22 bassinets, including 11 single rooms, three rooms for twins and one for triplets. There’s also an overnight room for parents and baby to stay the night before they leave the NICU.
Conditions We Treat:
These are some of the most common gynecological conditions we treat.
- Cancer of the female reproductive system
- Cervical dysplasia (HPV infection)
- Endometriosis
- Menopause and perimenopause
- Menstrual disorders
- Ovarian cysts
- Pelvic floor prolapse
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Pelvic pain
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Thyroid/hormonal conditions
- Uterine fibroids
- Urinary incontinence
- Urinary tract or vaginal infections
These are some of the most common obstetrical conditions we treat.
- Abnormal bleeding/cramping
- Gestational diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Infertility
- Iron deficiency
- Multiples (twins, triplets)
- Post-partum anxiety/depression
- Pre-conception/prenatal care
- Preeclampsia
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Preterm labor
- Severe morning sickness
Tests and Procedures:
- Cervical cerclage
- C-section
- Colposcopy for abnormal pap smear
- Dilation and curettage (D&C)
- Endometrial ablation
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Hysterectomy
- Hysteroscopy
- IUD placement
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
- Mammography
- Pap smear
- Tubal ligation
- Ultrasound
- Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)
- Vaginal delivery
Gynecologic Surgery
Some conditions require more complex care including surgical intervention. Our OB/GYN physicians provide open, laparoscopic, minimally invasive, and robotic surgery using the DaVinci system.
The most common surgeries include hysterectomy, sacrocolpopexy (pelvic organ prolapse), and myomectomy (uterine fibroid removal).
da Vinci Surgical System
Trinity Health uses the da Vinci® Si™ HD Surgical System for some hysterectomies and endometriosis procedures. The system gives your surgeon a highly-magnified, 3D view of the body, and the tiny, wristed instruments allow them to operate through one or just a few small incisions.
Potential benefits include:
- Less pain
- Lower risk of infection
- Faster recovery time
- Less scarring
- Reduced blood loss
Midwifery
Recognizing pregnancy and birth as a natural process, our midwifery team believes each birth is unique and offers a wide range of choices for each mother. These choices include a continuum from minimal intervention up to alternative options including an epidural. Our midwives encourage parents to participate in the labor decision process and are happy to discuss your ideal birth with you.
Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) are educated in two disciplines: midwifery and nursing. They work in consultation, collaboration, and referral with Trinity Health Ob/Gyns. Trinity Health’s midwives attend births in the hospital setting and do not have a home birth practice.
Certified Nurse Midwives
CNMs earn graduate degrees, complete a midwifery education program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME), and pass a national certification examination administered by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) to receive their professional designation.
Our Locations:
Trinity Health Medical Office Building
2305 37th Ave SW
Minot, ND 58701
To schedule an appointment, call (701) 418-7300.
Trinity Health Hospital
2305 37th Ave SW
Minot, ND 58701
To schedule an appointment, call (701) 418-7300.
Trinity Health Western Dakota
1321 West Dakota Pkwy
Williston, ND 58801
To schedule an appointment, call (701) 572-7711.
