Things to Know Ahead of Your First OB/GYN Visit

Laura Leslie Hill studied biology at the University of Arkansas and dental hygiene at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Prior to taking on her current responsibilities as co-owner of the Siloam Springs Women’s Center OB/GYN clinic, Laura Leslie Hill spent a decade as a full-time dental hygienist.

For young women, the first trip to an OB/GYN clinic can be intimidating. First and foremost, adolescents and teenagers should understand that feeling anxious or uncomfortable ahead of a visit is completely normal. It can be helpful to discuss these feelings with parents, friends, the obstetrician, or another medical professional.

It may also be beneficial to learn about the kinds of discussions and examinations that may take place at an OB/GYN clinic. The first visit often involves a talk between patient and doctor that covers a number of somewhat sensitive topics, including the patient’s sexual activity and the details of her menstrual cycle. Prior to talking with doctors, patients might find it comforting to discuss which aspects of their conversation can be kept confidential.

General and external genital exams are the most common at an OB/GYN clinic, particularly during an early visit. Later, an OB/GYN is likely to perform a more thorough pelvic examination. Patients should feel free to ask a guardian or friend to accompany them during any exam. Nurses at an OB/GYN clinic can also provide support for the duration of exams.

Benefits of Youth Sports

Alongside her husband, Laura Leslie Hill operates the Siloam Springs Women's Center OB/GYN clinic. Laura Leslie Hill has led the practice's philanthropic efforts as well, donating thousands of dollars to Siloam Springs High School programs, including the cross country, basketball, volleyball, and track teams.

Youth sport programs like these provide several benefits to those who participate in them in a rigorous, continuous manner. In addition to the fitness benefits they receive by staying active, children develop social and emotional skills that help them in the long term. Team sports like basketball and volleyball give children more opportunities to interact with their peers, and the mutual pursuit of a common goal can help them develop teamwork and leadership skills. Friendships built in sports can also last a lifetime.

Further, according to the Australian Sports Commission, young people who participate in sports are less likely to engage in criminal activity. The reduction of unsupervised, unaccompanied time also helps reduce the risk of behaviors like smoking, drinking, and drug use.

Siloam Springs Women’s Center - Providing Comprehensive OB/GYN Care

A graduate of the University of Arkansas, Laura Leslie Hill holds both a BS in biology and a BS in dental hygiene. Laura Leslie Hill and her husband co-own and operate the Siloam Springs Women’s Center in Arkansas. 

The only full-time OB/GYN clinic in the Siloam Springs community, the Siloam Springs Women’s Center provides comprehensive care to women of all ages. The center’s three physicians, Chad Hill, MD, S. Kyle Thompson, DO, and Natalie Eiland, DO, lead a team of clerical and clinical staff, including advanced nurse practitioners. 

The center provides mammograms and annual wellness exams, including pap smears and pelvic exams. Also offering care for women in their menopausal years, the center addresses issues such as incontinence and urinary frequency, in addition to providing counseling on hormone replacement therapy as needed. 

The physicians at Siloam Springs Women’s Center also offer urogynecology care. This OB/GYN subspecialty deals with pelvic floor disorders, such as prolapse of the bladder or uterus and vagina. The center provides several treatment options for these disorders, which are believed to be effects of aging and childbirth.

To learn more about Siloam Springs Women’s Center, visit www.siloamwomenscenter.com.

Walden Arts Center - Upcoming Cultural Events

A graduate of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Laura Leslie Hill holds both a bachelor of science in biology and a bachelor of science in dental hygiene. She now leads the philanthropic efforts of Siloam Springs Women’s Center OB/GYN clinic, which she co-owns with her husband, Chad Hill, MD. Through the center, Laura Leslie Hill allocates donations to a wide variety of charitable organizations, including the Walden Arts Center. 

Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the Walden Arts Center hosts a number of cultural events throughout the year. The following are a few upcoming events in 2017:

- Art of Wine: Uncorked. Scheduled for June 9, this summer event will take place in Baum Walker Hall and will feature tastings of more than 400 wines from various regions around the globe as well as food from fine local restaurants.

- Jane Monheit: The Ella Fitzgerald Centennial Celebration. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Ella Fitzgerald’s birth, Long Island native Jane Monheit will perform songs from her latest album, a tribute to Fitzgerald. The celebration will take place on June 23.

- Motown: The Musical. Featuring more than 40 classic Motown songs, Motown: The Musical tells the story of Berry Gordy and his transformation from boxer to musical giant. Also touching upon the early careers of such stars as Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, and Smokey Robinson, the show will run from June 27 through July 2.

UAMS Receives $25,000 Gift for Mobile Mammography Program

A former dental hygienist, Laura Leslie Hill and her husband Chad founded the Siloam Springs Women’s Center OB/GYN clinic in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Since it opened in 1998, they have remained the practice’s sole owners. Involved in her community, Laura Leslie Hill has directed donations to several local entities, including her alma mater, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).

In 1879, eight physicians invested $5,000 to open the first medical school in Arkansas. Since it opened, UAMS has grown to become the state’s only academic health center and is part of the statewide network of postsecondary education institutions found in the University of Arkansas system.

In February 2017, UAMS announced that its mobile mammography program received a $25,000 gift from Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS), an international provider of financial services technology. The gift allows the university’s mammography program to refurbish its MammoVan, which travels across Arkansas to offer digital screening programs and breast care information. The program purchased a second van since its original van needed to be refurbished. These MammoVans help reduce the hardships many women experience in securing breast health services by bringing the services directly to them.