Family Medical Center in Helena

Primary Care • Helena, AR

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Family Medical Center in Helena, Arkansas provides primary care for all ages, treating acute and chronic conditions including asthma, diabetes, hypertension, and arthritis. The clinic offers adult and pediatric immunizations, minor surgical procedures on-site, telemedicine visits, laboratory services, and COVID-19 vaccinations. Patients can access their health information through the MyChart patient portal.

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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

Website

https://uamshealth.com/location/fmc-helena/

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

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Co-pays and deductibles due at check-in

Languages Spoken

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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].

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