New doctor comes to Evergreen

Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc. proudly announces the association of Dr. Amrita Yearwood as an Internal Medicine Specialist at Franklin’s Evergreen Family Health Center located at 100 Edwina Street in Evergreen, Alabama, where Dr. Yearwood has practiced for the last 20 years.

Born in Guyana, South America, Dr. Yearwood is the first and only medical doctor in her family. She graduated from St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn, New York with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Pre-med. She then earned her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, and completed her residency at Brooklyn Hospital in New York.

Dr. Yearwood is a member of the American Medical Association and has practiced medicine in Conecuh County for over 20 years. She is well-known by the citizens of Evergreen and surrounding communities for the care and treatment she provides to her patients. “I am very passionate about helping people, especially those who are underserved,” stated Dr. Yearwood. “And I love interacting with patients and doing whatever I can to help them. It is my purpose.”

Mr. Charles White, Franklin’s CEO, says he’s proud to welcome Dr. Yearwood aboard because her philosophy, personality and style of practice align perfectly with our mission of “providing compassionate accessible quality health care to everyone no matter who they are or what they have.”

Franklin’s Medical Mall  Franklin’s Medical and Dental Express  Aiello/Buskey Medical Center  Maysville Medical Center  Springhill Health Center

H.E. Savage Memorial Center  Prevention, Education and Counseling  Loxley Family Medical Center  West Mobile Family Medical Center

Central Plaza Towers Medical Center  South Baldwin Family Health Center  J.R. Thomas Wellness Fitness and Rehabilitation Center

Loxley Family Dental Center  Gilbertown Medical and Dental Center  North Baldwin Family Health Center  Frisco City Family Medical Center

Brewton Dental Clinic Lower Alabama Family Medical Center West Escambia Family Medical Center  Evergreen Family Medical Center

According to Mr. White, Franklin’s center located at 316 South Main Street will still be operable, but will be providing services such as mammography, treatment for substance abuse, etc.

The new Franklin Evergreen Family Health Center is currently being renovated and will open its doors for business again on July 2, 2018. The center will be open Monday thru Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and most private insurances. Discount services are also available for those who qualify. Same day appointments and walk-ins are welcome. To make an appointment, call (251) 255-5830.