Black-owned women’s health center is making it their mission to make sure patients feel seen and heard [Video]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The founders of Life Tree Women Care says it’s the first black owned women’s health center in Jacksonville’s Westside and it’s one of a kind.

“This practice is owned and ran by my husband and myself who are business and a nurse practitioner midwife, so that’s what makes us different because most practices are started by physicians,” said Jamie Neal, nurse and co founder. 

Neal says their first year of operation, the clinic has provided hundreds of patients with primary care, gynecological care, and wellness exams.

Between prenatal/postnatal care, hospital births, and newborn care, the women’s clinic has also helped welcome over a dozen babies into the world.

“We are doing a lot better than we expected with over 400 patients on our database and over 70 women are pregnant in our care so we are very proud …