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Kids First in Newport

Address

221 Lindley Lane
Newport, AR 72112

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Kids First Program Website

Contact Information

General Information and Appointments
870-523-2124

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

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Contents

  • COVID-19 Update
  • About
  • Appointment Information
  • Providers
  • Areas of Expertise

COVID-19 Update

Before Coming to a UAMS Health Location

For information about what to expect at your appointment or outpatient visitor guidelines, please head over to our COVID-19 resources page.

About Kids First in Newport

Our spacious building allows Kids First in Newport to serve around 56 children and employ more than 25 staff and contractors. The focus of Kids First is to provide clinic-based child health services to the people of Jackson County and surrounding counties. The clinic moved to its current location, designed especially for UAMS Kids First in August, 2006.

Our clinic director is Sharron Emery, B.A.

The Story of Our Clinic

“A child clinic in a mall– who ever heard of such a thing?” It’s true! The UAMS Kids First clinic in Newport proves that it can be done. The enthusiastic Jackson County Industrial Developer showed the UAMS Kids First team the former train station, the vacant movie house, and a long-gone grocery store, but all proved to be unsatisfactory space. Then came the unlikely mall suggestion, which with suitable renovation, would do just fine. The playground was a bit of a challenge, but with some fencing and soft ground cover, the former parking lot was transformed.

UAMS Kids First in Newport works in cooperation with local, area and state colleges to provide observation and training to nursing, early childhood and special education students.

Appointment Information

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 Newport

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Jillian M. Baugh, SLP Speech Therapist

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Cheryl A. Branscum, SLP Speech Therapist

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Chelsea Teegan Hollister, OTA Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Kimberly M. 'Kym' Jablonski, RD

Kimberly M. "Kym" Jablonski, RD Dietitian

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Johnna E. Ladd, PT Physical Therapist

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Areas of Expertise Represented at Kids First in Newport

Senior woman in occupational therapy session.

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? …

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Image of an elementary age little boy sits in his unrecognizable pediatrician's office. He smiles for the camera as he flexes his arm muscles. There is a bandage on his arm. His pediatrician smiles at him.

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.

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Physical therapy consultation with senior patient.

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.

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resistance band exercise treatment

Rehabilitation and Therapy Services

UAMS Health provides the highest quality rehabilitation care by using state-of-the-art technology and evidence-based practices.

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Female speech therapist helping a teenage patient inside of a clinic

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 …

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