Conway Regional Health System has opened a family medical clinic with expanded hours that is accessible to the Hendrix College community, as well as the public. A partnership of Conway Regional and Hendrix College, the clinic officially opened on July 6.

 “The partnership with Hendrix College is another innovative way that Conway Regional is keeping its promise to provide high-quality, compassionate care to the community,” said Matt Troup, President and CEO of Conway Regional Health System. “Partnerships are what make our community successful and organization stronger. As a community-based hospital, the partnership with Hendrix College supports our mission, and we look forward to serving the students and our community through this new clinic.”

Conway Regional Hendrix Medical Clinic provides primary care to Hendrix students, faculty, and staff and is taking appointments, as well as walk-ins, from the community.

“We are excited about the opening of the new clinic, and we are grateful to Conway Regional for their partnership on this critical and timely project,” said Hendrix President Ellis Arnold. “The new clinic will offer a higher level of care and service for our students and employees and will serve the health and wellness needs of our campus and community for years to come.”

Previously Hendrix offered health services to students only.

“I am excited about being able to provide expanded services to include our faculty, students, staff, and the community. The new clinic will allow our faculty and staff to be able to receive care on campus,” said Necie Reed, one of the advanced practice nurses who is providing care at the clinic. “In the past we have only been able to offer health and wellness services to the students.”

Reed served as director of student health at Hendrix since 2008 before joining Conway Regional. Prior to that, she was an advanced practice registered nurse with Mayflower Medical Clinic for six years. She holds a master’s degree in nursing from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Reed and Alison Wilson, an advanced practice registered nurse, are currently accepting telemedicine as well as in-person appointments. Wilson also holds a master’s degree from UAMS and worked there as a register nurse prior to becoming a nurse practitioner.

Katie Deacon, APRN, and Samantha Primm, APRN, are expected to join the medical staff in September. Located at 1700 Altus St., the site of the former Hendrix College Bookstore, the spacious office building has four exam rooms, x-ray and laboratory services, and a procedure room, as well as offices and work areas for the staff.

To schedule an appointment, call 501-852-1366 or visit conwayregional.org/appointments.

(Originally published in Faulkner County Lifestyle magazine)