09 Sep 2024 Baptist Health, City of NLR open clinic in Rose City neighborhood
NORTH LITTLE ROCK – Officials held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Sept. 4, to celebrate the opening of Baptist Health Family Clinic-Rose City, which serves residents of North Little Rock and surrounding communities.
A partnership between the City of North Little Rock and Baptist Health, Baptist Health Family Clinic-Rose City is the first full-service medical clinic in the east part of North Little Rock since a medical office burned in 2013.
“In addition to advancing Baptist Health’s mission of providing quality services with Christian compassion, we believe this will help improve health care access for residents in the Rose City neighborhood so they can get the care they need closer to home,” said Troy Wells, president and CEO of Baptist Health.
North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick is from Rose City and personally knows the importance of a health clinic. He suffered a head injury as a child and, if he had not had immediate medical attention in Rose City, he may not be here today.
“Baptist Health continues to provide quality health care and we are pleased they have partnered with our city in creating this health clinic for our residents, Hartwick said. “The east part of North Little Rock is the fastest growing part of our city. We have three new factories, new homes, and are excited for this clinic to support our growth. The location of this clinic is vital for North Little Rock.”
Jessica Udeogu, MD, will see patients at Baptist Health Family Clinic-Rose City. Dr. Udeogu is a native of Carrollton, Texas and residency graduate of the Baptist Health-University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Education Program.
Dr. Udeogu earned a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and a Doctor of Medicine from St. James School of Medicine in Arnos Vale, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
Gia Williams, APRN, also practices at the clinic. Williams, a native of Marked Tree, Arkansas, received her Master of Science in Nursing from Arkansas State University and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
The nearly 6,500-square-foot clinic is located at 4200 E. Washington Ave. in North Little Rock. Representatives from Baptist Health and the City of North Little Rock broke ground on the Rose City neighborhood project in August 2022.
Taggart Architects of North Little Rock designed the clinic and Alessi Keyes Construction of North Little Rock led construction on the approximately $5 million project.
“Difficulties in accessing care contributes to the disparities in health care outcomes,” said Dr. Stan Kellar, chief medical officer at Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock. “Through this new clinic, we aim to improve the health of residents in Rose City.”
Bank of America provided philanthropic support to help cover the inaugural cost of opening the Rose City clinic, including medical and dental pharmacy supplies, x-ray machines and other equipment. In addition, Bank of America’s philanthropic support of other services helps provide essential resources for Baptist Health’s Pregnancy Wellness Centers, including informational packets for new moms, newborn car seats, preventive health screenings, immunizations, baby monitors, as well as free health screenings and services to thousands of rural Arkansans through Baptist Health’s Mobile Health Unit.
“Bank of America is committed to strengthening the community by addressing issues fundamental to social and economic opportunity,” said Heather Jones, president of Bank of America Arkansas. “The new Baptist Health clinic in Rose City will be instrumental to ensuring residents have access to quality healthcare in their community.”
When it opens, Baptist Health Family Clinic-Rose City will serve patients Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The clinic provides unwavering support during life’s most challenging times and serves as a reliable partner for all the happy moments. Baptist Health is committed to being your trusted partner for life.
Learn more about Baptist Health Family Clinic-Rose City by visiting Baptist-Health.com.
