Frequently Asked Questions
Directions to Vine Hill clinic from all areas and surrounding counties
- Interstate 65 – Exit 81 (Wedgewood Ave.)
Head East towards the Fairgrounds (away from town).
Right at stoplight – Bransford Ave.
Right at 1st Stop sign – Benton Ave.
Clinic is on left, parking in front.
What is Nurse Midwifery
- Midwife means, "with woman" and we are.
- Using a Nurse-Midwife:
You and your baby are in the care of experienced women who are educated to rigorous standards with Master’s degrees and are board-certified. You’ll go through all your pre-natal visits with them. You’ll get information that allows you to make wise choices about how you want your birth experience to unfold.
When it’s time to have the baby, your nurse-midwife will meet you at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She’ll be available as needed throughout the entire labor and delivery, no matter how long it takes. And for moms who are going to breastfeed (which we strongly encourage), your nurse-midwife will help you get started.
What is a Board Certified NP
- Nurse Practitioners are registered nurses with advanced education, including master’s degrees (or doctorates), hundreds of hours of clinical training, and national board certification in their specialties.
Family Nurse Practitioners provide primary care for people of all ages and provide information that people need to make informed decisions about their healthcare and lifestyle. Pediatric Nurse Practitioners specialize in the treatment of children and adolescents; Adult and Acute Care Nurse Practitioners treat patients age 15 and older. Mental Health Nurse Practitioners work with various ages, specializing in mental health diagnosis and treatment. As healthcare providers, nurse practitioners are trained to provide many of the same services as physicians. Nurse practitioners work with patients to prevent illness and promote healthy lifestyle choices. They concentrate on early detection of illness while emphasizing disease prevention through education.
How soon is a routine appointment available?
- We'll get you in as soon as possible, please call for the next available appointment.
What are the walk in hours? Clinic hours? (Vine Hill Clinic)
- Clinic Hours:
Monday - Friday -- 8am-6pm
Saturday -- 8am-5pm - Walk-In Hours:
8-4