When we designed this clinic, we had women at the center of every decision.
We have thought about this concept for several years.
It allows the patient and the family a walk-up service of any ambulatory clinic around the state,
however with all the facilities of a really state-of-the-art center.
We definitely stand out because we offer so many different services to our patients. So
it's nice to be a one-stop shop for our patients and it's really convenient.
It's so exciting to have our patients be able to come to UAMS, not have to travel all over
the campus, but come to one building and get all their care at one place.
Every person I've come in contact with has been truly amazing here at UAMS Health Women's
Center. Being able to come here and have all my services provided when I have my sonogram done,
I went to the exact same floor. I just went to a completely different room.
I didn't have to travel far. And then when it's time for my actual appointment,
I just walked over to the room next door. So that was really nice on my feet.
We really want to take care of every aspect of a woman's health care needs from
a young girl through menopause and all the complications that can occur with that.
In our new building, we have eight ultrasound rooms, 46 exam rooms, we have a huge team of
doctors and nurse practitioners and high-risk OB specialists and skilled ultrasonographers.
And all of our staff really love what we do and love taking care of women.
Everyone here is very helpful, like very, very helpful. And they're so sweet. The
doctors and the LPNs, they all work great together. They're excellent. They answer
every question I have or anything I need assistance with, they're there.
You know, when you get to pick things from the ground up, it's much more aligned with
the vision that we see. We knew that telemedicine is really going to be a big part of where we grow.
Our expanded telehealth footprint allows you to have access to the
largest group of high risk physicians without ever leaving your hometown.
We have the state's own women's mental health program here in our clinic. Our
psychiatric partners will come and they have a clinic here every week that really
specializes in pregnancy, postpartum and really women's mental health care.
OB services range from general comprehensive OB care to specialized diabetes care
to specialized genetics counseling. We'll also offer specialized care for teens,
women in menopause and we have a specialty vulva clinic.
In addition to some of the services that we are offering under this umbrella of a clinic,
pelvic floor and women's physical therapy is one of the areas that
we're really excited to be able to offer our patients.
We have in-house Spanish interpreters here. Not only do they
interpret for us, but they ensure that our patients are comfortable. They will walk
them down to check-out to make sure that future appointments are scheduled. They will walk them
to lab. Our interpreters really go the extra mile to make sure that they are comfortable
and that they're getting all the care that they're supposed to get at their current visit.
As part of our comprehensive health program, UAMS provides gender-affirming health care
to those who identify as transgender or gender non-conforming. We have a separate waiting area
and a small private clinical area where our transgender health care occurs
so the patient feels comfortable, relaxed and in a safe environment.
So one of the things I love most about UAMS is the huge emphasis on education. We want those
patients to be empowered with the education to make the best health care decisions that they can.
We have weekly classes for breastfeeding in Spanish and in English. We have childbirth
classes, newborn care and safety, which includes CPR, diabetes education that's
also English in Spanish and virtual. And you get to meet with a dietitian and a pharmacist.
One of my favorite things that I learned here was all the information I gathered from
the classes that I've taken. Susan really informed me a lot on
things I needed to know as far as being a first-time mother.
Coming to the classes has truly helped me learn what I really need to know.
So I feel very confident in proceeding on to give birth.
We also have smoking cessation counseling, so our patients who would like to stop smoking
can have healthier pregnancies and a healthier life.
Everyone from the front desk check-in person that you meet
to your physician or your APN that you see really cares about the women who come here.
We have put together this incredible team of really caring, compassionate individuals. They
love this team. They love what they do and they love the mothers they take care of.
Whether you are looking for just routine OB or gynecology care,
or if you need the services of one of our specialty clinics,
we're ready. We're ready to take care of you, and we're going to treat you like family.
They treat you with a lot of respect.
You don't have to worry about anything here. They take care of you here.
UAMS Health Women's Center is truly centered around women.
The true testament of what we do is it moves you. This reaction is
what you get when you love what you do and you belong to a team that's just incredible.