SSM Health is expanding access to specialized prenatal care in Southern Illinois with the opening of a new Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Clinic at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon on November 16th.
The clinic will provide expert care for expectant mothers experiencing high-risk pregnancies, offering advanced maternal-fetal medicine services closer to home for families across the region. The clinic’s team will include Dr. Judith Mead, MD, and two nurse practitioners dedicated to supporting mothers and babies through every stage of pregnancy.
Services available at the new clinic will include:
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine consultations
- Fetal ultrasounds
- Non-stress testing and fetal monitoring
- Comprehensive care for high-risk pregnancies
The President of SSM Health in Southern Ilinois Damon Harbison says this new clinic represents an important investment in the health of mothers, babies and families throughout Southern Illinois.
“By bringing maternal-fetal medicine services closer to home, we can help reduce travel burdens, improve access to specialized care and provide greater peace of mind for expectant families during some of the most important moments of their lives.”
The addition of maternal-fetal medicine services addresses a significant healthcare need in Southern Illinois. Until now, many patients requiring specialized prenatal care have needed to travel considerable distances for appointments and testing, with the nearest maternal-fetal medicine providers located approximately 55 miles away in Carbondale and 66 miles away in Shiloh.
