Kids First in Morrilton
Address
411 Lentz Drive
Morrilton, AR 72110
Contact Information
- General Information and Appointments
- 501-354-1170
Hours
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday
- 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Wednesday
- 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday
- 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Friday
- 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday
- Closed
After Hours
If you are in need of urgent or emergency care, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department at your local hospital.
If you are sick or have a minor injury and need to talk to someone right away, you can access UAMS HealthNow for a video visit with a UAMS Health provider 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., seven days a week.
About Kids First in Morrilton
Focused on caring for the children of our community, our clinic is able to provide care for around 56 special needs children and we employ more than 30 staff members.
The director of our clinic is Margie Fillinger, M.Ed.
The History of Dr. Robert H. Fiser, Jr., Kids First
UAMS Kids First Morrilton was the first clinic to be established outside of Pulaski County and was originally housed in a renovated wing of the Conway County Hospital (now CHI St. Vincent Health Systems St. Anthony’s Medical Center) in 1992. As UAMS Kids First continued to grow, we moved into four mobile units set up on the hospital grounds while a new building was negotiated with local businessmen.
UAMS Kids First moved to a new location in December 1995 with six spacious treatment rooms, playroom, nursing and office spaces. Several of the original staff is still employed. Dr. Robert H. Fiser, the UAMS Pediatric Department Chairman at the time, was a Morrilton native and knew that the support of the community and especially the local physicians would assure success of the program. The program prospered with the help of the first CO-MEND council made up of community professionals. The clinic has always enjoyed good community relations and is a member of the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce.
In 2011, the Dr. Robert H. Fiser Kids First moved to their current location near University of Arkansas Community College Morrilton.
What to Bring to Your Appointment
Evaluation for enrollment at Kids First requires a referral from the child’s primary care physician.
Through the intake process, our interprofessional team of early childhood professionals, occupational, speech, and physical therapists, dietitians, and nurses works with families to conduct evaluations and collect information regarding the child and family’s strengths and needs. Results from the assessments are reviewed by the Kids First team to determine eligibility for services.
Providers at Kids First in Morrilton
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Youlonda M. Chappell, ECDS Developmental Therapist
Alma L. Duvall, OTA Occupational Therapy Assistant
Cara C. Glover, SLP Speech Therapist
J'Sha R. Hankins, ECDS Developmental Therapist
Brooke S. Harris, SLP Speech Therapist
Brandy M. Hartman, OT Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Kimberly M. "Kym" Jablonski, RD Dietitian
Leanna R. Reid, OT Occupational Therapist
Leanne E. Tyrrell, PTA Physical Therapist Assistant
Ashley D. Wages, ECDS Developmental Therapist
Brenda C. Wilson, PT Physical Therapist
Areas of Expertise Represented at Kids First in Morrilton
Occupational Therapy (Part of Rehabilitation and Therapy Services)
Do you need to regain skills after recovering from an injury? Or are physical and mental changes causing issues in your daily life? …
Pediatric Care
You want the very best medical care for your child. Our doctors care for pediatric patients with state-of-the-art equipment and technology.
Physical Therapy (Part of Rehabilitation and Therapy Services)
At UAMS Health, our physical therapists use the latest equipment, methods and exercises, providing one-of-a-kind treatment plans to adults of all ages.
Rehabilitation and Therapy Services
UAMS Health provides the highest quality rehabilitation care by using state-of-the-art technology and evidence-based practices.
Speech Therapy (Part of Rehabilitation and Therapy Services)
The speech therapy program at UAMS Health offers diagnostic and treatment services for adults with communication problems as well as voice concerns and …