Kristen Waldrip, CNM, of Women's Health Specialists, the local professional medical group known and trusted by thousands, is now accepting new patients. "Many women place their trust and their births in the capable hands of certified nurse-midwives," said William L. Hughes, Administrator, Women's Health Specialists. CNMs are registered nurses, graduates of a midwifery education program that is accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives, and have passed a national certification exam.

Waldrip attended Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in Nashville, Tennessee, where she received a Master's Degree in nursing with a specialty in midwifery. "Our patients can be successfully cared for by our midwives," said Hughes. "Waldrip promotes wellness through patient education," added Hughes. She, like the other midwives at Women's Health Specialists, also are Nurse Practitioners who usually can see routine gynecological patients up to menopause.

For more than 35 years, Women's Health Specialists' highly regarded and modern OB/GYN practice has provided a full range of healthcare services to women through all stages of their lives, through puberty, child-bearing ages, menopause and beyond. The Women's Health Specialists' professional team consists of obstetricians and gynecologists, certified nurse-midwives, nurses and support staff. Services include wellness exams, prenatal care, menopause management, cancer screening and prevention provided in a personalized and comfortable environment from headquarters located adjacent to the Treasure Coast Square mall in Jensen Beach, Florida, with branch offices in Saint Lucie West and Okeechobee.

Women's Health Specialists, a name known and trusted by thousands, is located at 3498 N.W. Federal Highway, Jensen Beach, Florida; (772) 219-1080. You may also visit their new website at www.whsfl.com.