Mercy Clinic - Sam Pate, M.D., Otolaryngology Specialist

Leslie Ward, MD, comes to Healthy Connections from Conway Regional where she worked at the clinic in Pottsville. She has years of experience caring for patients at hospitals and family clinics located throughout the region. She graduated from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville and earned her medical degree from UAMS in Little Rock. She completed two years of training in pediatrics at Arkansas Children's Hospital and participated in a family medicine residency at UAMS.

Our pediatrics primary care providers see children from infancy through their teenage years. Whether youre bringing in your child for a regular checkup or have questions on topics ranging from nutrition to sleep to behavior, you have access to kid-focused medical expertise backed by Healthy Connections childrens care team. Healthy Connections accepts Medicaid, including ARKids First, and all private health insurances. We also have a sliding fee scale for patients without health insurance.

Healthy Connections, Inc. proudly introduces the newest member of its team, Dr. Kara Worley, MD, OBGYN. With a vibrant and compassionate approach to womens health, Dr. Worleys arrival signifies an exciting expansion of services across Hot Springs, Malvern, and Arkadelphia. Beyond her medical expertise cultivated at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and diverse healthcare experiences, Dr. Worley brings a unique philosophyshe doesnt just deliver babies, she joyfully declares that she catches babies, embodying a spirited commitment to personalized and compassionate care.