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Clinic Type

Primary Care

Address

1393 Highway 242 South Helena, AR 72342

Phone

870-572-6507

Email

advancement@uams.edu

Opening Hours

Sunday Closed, Monday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday Closed

Telehealth

Available (virtual visits)

Emergency Care

If this is an emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room

Services Offered

  • Primary care
  • Adult and pediatric immunizations
  • Minor surgical procedures on-site
  • Telemedicine/virtual visits
  • MyChart patient portal
  • Prescription refills
  • Laboratory and support services
  • Chronic disease management (e.g., asthma, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis)
  • Immunizations
  • Vaccinations (COVID-19)
  • ArPMP reviews/Medication monitoring
  • Well visits/annual exams

Team

  • Kathy J. Emans, LCSW — Clinical Social Worker
  • Ashley T. Harden — Health and Wellness Coach
  • Monica Shea Martin, CNP — Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Amber K. Norris, M.D. — Family Medicine Physician
  • Lauren A. Reeves, CNP — Family Nurse Practitioner

Insurance & Payment

Co-pays and deductibles due at check-in

Languages Spoken

FAQs

Telemedicine Information

In an effort to keep our patients and health care workers safe, we are offering virtual visits and phone visits. This service is available to both new and existing patients. Patients should call 870-572-6507 to schedule a telemedicine appointment.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • Healthgrades (Dr. Katy Wessel): 4.3/5 (12 reviews)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Heather McRee): 3.7/5 (15 reviews)
  • Birdeye (Ridgeline Family Health): 5/5 (4 reviews)

Patients praise

  • physicians who are thorough and listen to patient concerns
  • supportive and professional staff interactions
  • effective treatment and clear explanations of health plans
  • accessibility and responsiveness to patient needs

Common complaints

  • occasional reports of feeling rushed during appointments
  • concerns about physician communication style/bedside manner
  • isolated complaints regarding perceived prejudice or lack of attention

"Every conversation with Meghan is oriented towards growth and she listens to my concerns. She is encouraging in her treatments and also explains what we are doing and why."

Sage Medical Clinic Testimonial

"Dr Wessel is very thorough. She allows me to take part in my own health care. I never feel rushed. Very easy to talk to."

Healthgrades Review for Dr. Katy Wessel

"She just seemed to brush me off, acted like my visit was an annoyance, short with me, washing hands and opening door as I was still asking questions."

Healthgrades Review for Dr. Heather McRee

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.

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