FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE : 9/4/2026 
 
(Chester, CA) — Seneca Healthcare District (SHD) is pleased to announce the addition of endometrial ablation to its Women's Health service line at the Lake Almanor Clinic, providing local women with a safe, effective, and minimally invasive treatment option for heavy menstrual bleeding. 

The procedure is now being offered by Dr. Tamara Simon, MD, a women's health specialist with more than 18 years of clinical experience caring for women through every stage of life. 

Heavy menstrual bleeding can significantly impact a woman's quality of life, affecting work, family responsibilities, travel, social activities, and overall well-being. Endometrial ablation is an outpatient procedure designed to reduce or eliminate excessive menstrual bleeding by removing the endometrial lining, the tissue inside the uterus responsible for menstrual flow. 

"Women should not have to plan their lives around heavy bleeding," said Dr. Tamara Simon. "Novasure Ablation is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure that eliminates or significantly reduces a monthly cycle and relieves PMS symptoms. All this without downtime." Dr. Simon has successfully performed this procedure hundreds of times over the last decade. She adds, "By offering endometrial ablation locally, we can provide patients with a treatment option other than Hysterectomy. Sometimes women do not realize how much they have been suffering from abnormal bleeding until after the procedure."  

The procedure is performed without external incisions and typically takes only a few minutes to complete. Most patients return to normal activities within one to two days. For many women, treatment results in substantially lighter menstrual periods, and some experience the complete cessation of menstrual bleeding. 

 

Benefits of Endometrial Ablation May Include: 

  • Reduced or eliminated heavy menstrual bleeding 
  • No need for long-term hormone therapy or ongoing medication 
  • Preservation of the uterus while potentially avoiding hysterectomy 
  • Minimally invasive treatment with no external incisions 
  • Quick recovery and long-lasting symptom relief 

Patients considering endometrial ablation will first undergo a comprehensive consultation to review symptoms, medical history, and available treatment options. The procedure is generally recommended for women who have completed childbearing, as pregnancy following endometrial ablation is not advised. 

The addition of endometrial ablation reflects Seneca Healthcare District's continued commitment to expanding access to specialized healthcare services within the Lake Almanor Basin and surrounding communities. 

"Our goal is to provide high-quality women's healthcare close to home," said Brady Haynes, COO. "Expanding services like endometrial ablation helps ensure local women have access to advanced treatment options without the burden of traveling outside our community." 

Dr. Simon provides a full spectrum of gynecologic care, including preventive women's health services, menopause management, hormone replacement therapy, and treatment for a variety of gynecologic conditions. She is recognized for her compassionate, individualized approach and dedication to supporting women at every stage of life. 

Appointments and consultations are available through the Lake Almanor Clinic, located at 199 Reynolds Road, Chester, CA 96020. To schedule an appointment, call 1 (833) 227-3743, or email scheduling@senecahospital.org.  

 

About Seneca Healthcare District: SHD's mission is to provide community members and visitors with outstanding healthcare services and quality care through dedicated and compassionate staff, providers, and innovative technology. Our commitment to the communities around us is to create an atmosphere that promotes wellness and healing.

About the Lake Almanor Clinic: The Lake Almanor Clinic is home to primary care providers, currently accepting new patients. To make an appointment, please call 1(833) 227-3743. The Lake Almanor Clinic is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, closed noon to 1:00 pm for lunch, also offering walk-in services.