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Providers who listen
Are you pregnant? This can be an exciting time, a scary time or both. Our dedicated OB/GYN team will help guide you through each stage of pregnancy and after.
Women's health
Having a healthcare provider that really listens to you is important. Our women's health team will listen to all of your questions with care and compassion.
Questions about birth control
We can help. There are many options from "the pill" to permanent birth control. Our team will help you select the option that is best for you.
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PREGNANCY & cHILDBIRTH

Care before, during and after pregnancy for you and your baby

BIRTH CONTROL

Options for affordable birth control and education to start your family only when you're ready

MENOPAUSE CARE

Your body is changing, we will help you through the transition

GYNECOLOGICAL SERVICES

From annual screens to GYN surgery, we offer a wide variety of care to suit your needs

CARE FOR YOURSELF

Free breast and cervical cancer screenings for women who qualify

Women's Health

Eastern Iowa Health Center’s OB/GYN clinic serves women of all ages. Each woman has unique needs and deserves the kind of individual care and attention received at EIHC. We care for women’s needs through all stages of life, from pregnancy and childbirth to menopause and more.

Our providers, nurses and staff are experts in women’s health needs. We are leaders in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), labor and delivery and preventive care.

Your health matters to us. We know you are busy, so we offer appointments at times that work for your life.

Call us today at 319.730.7300 to learn more and make an appointment!

Nurse taking female patient's blood pressure

Meet the Providers

Tony Eschliman, DO

Anthony C Eschliman, DO

Dr. Eschliman completed his medical education at Des Moines University and his OB/GYN residency at Wright State University.

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Bassel Eid, MD

Bassel Eid, MD, FACOG

Dr. Eid, Director of Obstetric Services, speaks fluent Arabic and specializes in minimally invasive surgery and high-risk pregnancy.

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OB/GYN Faculty

Sidney Smith, MD, FACOG

Dr. Smith specializes in robotic surgery, menopausal care and high-risk pregnancy.

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Amy Smolucha

Amy Smolucha, MD

Dr. Smolucha completed her medical education Saint George's University School of Medicine and her OB/GYN residency at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago, IL.

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Women’s Health Provider at EIHC

Nicole Baccam, MSN, WHNP-C

Nicole Baccam, Women's Health Provider, specializes in contraceptive and prenatal care.

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Women’s Health Provider

Sara Olmstead, MSN, ARNP, WHNP-C

Sara Olmstead is a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner that specializes in contraceptive and prenatal care.

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Women’s Health Provider at EIHC

Trisha Welsh, CNM, ARNP

Trisha Welsh is a Certified Nurse Midwife and Nurse Practitioner who specializes in natural pregnancy.

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Women's Health Locations

Eastern Iowa Health Center
Women’s Health
Behavioral Health

Location:
4251 River Center Court NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 730-7300

Hours:
Thursday and Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Extended Hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Benton & Jones County Services

We provide OB/GYN care to patients living in and around Vinton on a regular basis. Services include: prenatal visits, well-woman and postnatal exams. We also provide these same services for Jones County residents at our Women’s Health clinic in Cedar Rapids. For more information and to schedule an appointment, please call 319.730.7300.

Vinton
Location:
502 N 9th Avenue
Vinton, IA 52349
319.730.7300

Hours:
Every other Friday
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Other Resources

Here are some additional Title X and pregnancy resources in the Cedar Rapids community.
Bethany Christian Services
Cedar Rapids, IA | (319) 832-2321
https://bethany.org/locations/us/iowa/des-moines
Birthright Pregnancy Support Services
Cedar Rapids, IA | (319) 393-3251
https://birthright.org/cedarrapids
Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support Center
Cedar Rapids, IA | (319) 364-8967
https://bridgehavencr.org/
Cedar Rapids Ob-Gyn Specialists, PC
Cedar Rapids, IA | (319) 363-2682
https://www.cr-obgyn.com/
Emma Goldman Clinic for Women
Iowa City, IA | (319) 337-2111 | (800) 848-7684 
www.emmagoldman.com
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Pregnancy Resources
https://hhs.iowa.gov/Bureau-of-Family-Health/Maternal-Health/Pregnancy-Resources
New Horizons Adoption Agency
Mason City, IA | (641) 421-7332
https://www.nhadoptionagency.org/
Ob-Gyn Associates, PC
Cedar Rapids, IA | (319) 368-5500
https://www.ob-gynassoc.com/?utm_source=gmb_auth
Planned Parenthood- Cedar Rapids Health Center
Cedar Rapids, IA | (877) 811- 7526
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/iowa/cedar-rapids/52402/cedar-rapids-health-center-3969-90380
Planned Parenthood North Central States
Iowa City, IA | (877) 811-7526 
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-heartland

WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING

"I thought that I wouldn't be able to get quality pregnancy care without insurance. I was so happy to be wrong. The wonderful nurses and doctors at Eastern Iowa Women's Health Center provided me with amazing care. I will never go anywhere else." - Rania

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