Record Number of Babies Born at Hospital in 2006

Parkland Health Center set all-time records for the number of monthly and annual births in 2006 and will soon announce an expansion of its Ob Department. Parkland staff delivered 74 babies in December 2006 and 665 for 2006, both new records.

With the recent addition of Dr. Sonya Williams of Ladies First Obstetrical Services, the Hospital has four ob/gyn physicians on staff, four nurse practitioners, five pediatricians and six family practice physicians.
The Ob Department has four fully equipped birthing rooms and five semi-private rooms. This year's expansion will bring the number of private rooms to 15.
The Ob Department is family-centered, offers a home-like environment and has open visitation for friends and family. The expansion will include extra room for the father -- or other family member -- to stay with mother and baby. Medical equipment will look like regular furniture and can be tucked away when not needed. Expectant mothers can choose their method of delivery. Epidural anesthesia and ultrasound are available 24/7.
For more information, call 573.756.6451 or the Physician Finder Service at 573.431.3338.