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Women's Health Practice |
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Center Overview
Women's Health Practice, LLC (WHP), which was founded in 1945, offers comprehensive gynecologic, obstetrics, and wellness care for women, and participates in clinical research studies as a privately contracted entity.
The guiding principles are progressive women’s health practices. Patient care is our primary focus with a strong commitment to education and advancement of knowledge. WHP keeps abreast of new technologies and medical advancements, offering state-of-the-art care in a new facility that has an AAAHC accredited ambulatory surgical center MidWest Surgical Center LLC, onsite ultrasound, and bone densitometry testing. WHP has Illinois' first Neomatrix Halo Breast Pap Testing Device for detection of precancerous changes of the breast. Our newest addition, Hada Cosmetic Medical Center LLC which is located downtown Champaign, staffed by a dermatologist with research experience and nurse aestheticians and PAs, focused on skin cancer prevention, acne treatments, skin renewal, and laser therapies as well as medical grade skin treatments . Hada also offers the latest in non-surgical technology and treatments such as injectable fillers and Botox therapy.
WHP offers a modern research technology center located in nearby facility. The research center there consist of; a locked chart storage area, staff meeting areas, private offices for monitoring visits equipped with high-speed internet access, electronic medical record access, and offices for coordinators, regulatory, and recruitment staff. Research staff highlights include ACRP certified staff, a certified nurse-midwife, and a nutrition educator.
WHP believes in the fundamental right of women to comprehensive care, including a strong belief in reproductive choices. WHP provides women with a full range of medical services and health options, promotes the health of the community, and provides a variety of educational programs and materials for the public. WHP is a member of Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP).
Clinical Research Experience
Suzanne Trupin, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., a Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and CEO of WHP, offers contract research services. Through affiliation with the University of Illinois, basic science research is possible only with University IRB reviewed and approved projects. WHP is also an independent practice able to use a Central IRB.
Dr. Trupin is a Clinical Professor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine where she served as acting Head or Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology for over 19 years. She has worked collaboratively with many university divisions. Protocols involving university departments must go through the University of Illinois Institutional Review Board.
Over the past twenty three years, Women’s Health Practice has worked with over 60 sponsor companies, and has been awarded grants for Phase I-IV research in topics as varied as:
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Facility Description
Women’s Health Practice is located in the twin cities of Champaign-Urbana, a dynamic university-based community. It is the home of the University of Illinois and Parkland College, a community college. In the surrounding 60 miles we have over a dozen universities and community colleges that we draw on for study protocols. Situated in East Central Illinois, with an approximate population of 175,000, Champaign-Urbana is located 2.5 hours south of Chicago, 2 hours west of Indianapolis, and 3 hours northeast of St. Louis via interstates I-57, I-72, and I-74 access. WHP is on city transportation lines, and is located approximately 3 miles from University of Illinois Willard Airport and 2 miles from the Amtrak station. The Bloomington-Normal airport (BMI) is only 50 miles away and offers direct flights to many major cities as the central Illinois hub.
In May 2000, Women’s Health Practice relocated to a state-of-the art facility and has grown to form an ambulatory surgical center designed to meet modern accreditation standards. Facilities at our site include outpatient medical and surgical services (including general anesthesia gynecologic procedures laparotomy tubal ligation, Essure sterilizations, pelvic floor surgery with mesch repairs, laparoscopy, operative hysteroscopy, laparoscopic technology with digital and video imaging capability), cystoscopy, GI endoscopic capabilities, sonography (including 3-D ultrasound), and DXA bone densitometry and midwifery services. A moderately complex CLIA laboratory located onsite. Outpatient laboratory and MRI services are located within the office complex.
Clinical research current capabilities:
Women’s Health Practice offers a AAAHC accredited ambulatory surgery center, electronic medical records which are 21 CFR Part 11 compliant and web accessible, over 20 high-speed internet work stations, and a 24 hour answering service. Research staff is HIPPA trained, IATA certified, and have received GCP and Human Research Participant Protection training. Our site publishes a monthly newsletter which highlights current research trials and educates the public on various women’s health topics.
Equipment/Diagnostic Services
- -20°C Freezer
- Access to -70°C Freezer
- Bone Densitometry
- Crash Cart/Emergency Medicines
- Centrifuge
- Defibrillator
- DEXA Scan
- Dry Ice Access
- ECG Machine
- Endometrial Sampling
- Neomatrix Halo Breast Pap Testing Device
- Locked and Alarmed Refrigerator
- Locked storage for research and drug supplies
- Onsite Laboratory, CLIA Certified
- Peripheral DXA including body fat percentage analysis
- Peripheral BMD
- Phlebotomy
- Stadiometer
- Ultrasound Testing
Health care options in Champaign County include two full-service hospitals, Carle Foundation Hospital and Provena-Covenant Medical Center; both are located in Urbana and are less than 4 miles from WHP. Carle Foundation Hospital is one of three hospitals in Illinois south of the Chicago-land area in Illinois to earn the distinction of a Level I Trauma Center, Provena-Covenant is a Level II Trauma Center. Carle Foundation Hospital also offers Level III perinatal services. Due to the state-of-the-art facilities in the Champaign-Urbana area and the unique services provided by Women’s Health Practice, patients are seen from a five state area.
Investigator Experience
Suzanne Trupin, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., is the owner and Chief Executive Officer of Women's Health Practice, and is a Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist; Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana-Champaign. She served as Director then Department Head at UICOM-UC from 1981-1999. Dr. Trupin is also Clinical Associate Professor in both the Department of Community Health and the Division of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her special interests include contraception, menopause, osteoporosis, sexuality, premenstrual syndrome, gynecologic urology, abnormal Pap smears, and abortion medicine.
She graduated with a B.A. from Stanford University in 1974, completed medical school at New York Medical College in 1977, and did her residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at L.A. County Hospital, University of Southern California Medical Center from 1977-1981, after which she joined the medical partnership of Women's Health Practice, which was established in 1945. Dr. Trupin is an honorary member of the North Dakota Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recertification 1994 and annually 2000-2006; North American Menopause Society (NAMS) credentialed Menopause Practitioner; Certified in Bone Densitometry; and President and one of the founding non-profit organization, Champaign County Aquatic Education and Development Corporation.
Dr. Suzanne Trupin served as a Board Examiner for the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology from 1992-1997, and is a journal reviewer for Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Academic Medicine, Journal of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Carle Selected Papers, Contraception, UpToDate.com, Menopause, Journal of Women’s Health, Journal of American Medical Women’s Association, emedicine.com, and emedicinehealth.com She is a guest speaker for Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, CIBA-Geigy Laboratories, Council on Hormone Education, Eli Lilly and Company, Foundation for Better Healthcare, and Strategic Medical Education, and is on the speaker's bureau of the Illinois State Medical Society. Dr. Trupin also is an advisor/consultant for Central Illinois Medical Review Organization, and Illinois News Radio Network (University of Illinois News Bureau).
Dr. Trupin has been recognized as a Certified Clinical Densitometrist (CCD), bone densitometry certification, by The International Society for Clinical Densitometry, and is certified in CPR, ACLS, and neonatal resuscitation.
Ann Tice M.D., F.A.A.D., is the head dermatologist at Hada Cosmetic Medicine which is located in downtown Champaign. Dr. Tice obtained her medical degree from the University of Iowa and did her residency at Case Western Reserve University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio. She is board certified by the American Academy of Dermatology and is licensed to practice medicine in the state of Illinois. Her medical and research interests include cosmetic dermatology and contact dermitis. Dr. Tice has conducted research trials in the areas of Anxiety Neurosis, Darier’s disease, Lamellar ichthyosis, and Melasma.
Sub-Investigators: Women's Health Practice collaborates with sub-investigators outside of WHP with expertise in a variety of therapeutic areas. Relationships with medical doctors throughout the community allow us raise awareness about clinical research and recruit patients from various populations.
Associate Physicians of Women’s Health Practice When Dr. Suzanne Trupin must be out of the office for professional or personal commitments, Board-Certified Obstetricians and Gynecologists provide coverage for Women’s Health Practice. Board-Certified physicians have years of experience in both obstetrics and gynecology, are credentialed in various OB/GYN procedures, and obtain privileges at both Provena-Covenant Medical Center and Carle Foundation Hospital.
Staff Expertise
Suzanne Trupin, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
23 years experience in clinical research.
Chief Executive Officer of Women’s Health Practice, is responsible for the overall conduct of WHP clinical trials and under whose direction the investigational drug is administered or dispensed.
Ann Tice, M.D., F.A.A.D.
6 years experience in clinical research.
Head dermatologist at Hada Cosmetic Medical Center.
Meghan Gagne, PA-C, (Physician Assistant Certified)
3 years experience in clinical research.
Meghan acts as a sub-investigator and focuses on screening patients and monitoring patients clinically at study-related visits.
Julie Stembridge CNM, (Certified Nurse Midwife)
Julie focuses on screening patients and monitoring patients clinically at study-related visits.
Pramila Singh, R.N., MBA (Quality Assurance)
Twenty plus years of experience as a senior healthcare executive in varied settings : community hospital, teaching healthcare system and corporate healthcare system. Certified trainer in Quality Improvement Methods and Leadership Development.
Erik Spitzner (Information Systems)
Erik has almost 10 years experience in the IT field and is a MCSE Windows 2000 (Windows Certified Systems Engineer)
Women’s Health Practice employs four expert clinical research coordinators with over 30 years of combined experience. In addition to an ACRP certified coordinator, staff includes; Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Nutrition Educator, Regulatory Specialist, Media Consultant, Certified Laboratory Technician, Phlebotomist, and support staff. Staff members adhere to documented standard operating procedures that follow FDA regulations and ICH guidelines.
Patient Demographics
Patients of multiple nationalities, wide span age group, and various socioeconomic statuses seek medical care at Women’s Health Practice. We are a university-based community (approximate population of 175,000) with several smaller outlying rural communities who seek medical care in the Champaign-Urbana area, which provides a large study recruitment population. Women’s Health Practice sees approximately 80-90 patients per day, these patients come from a variety of socioeconomic and ethnic groups.
Other Information
Description and Categories of WHP Website:
Email Us: www.womenshealthpractice.com/contactwhp.htm
Newsletters: www.womenshealthpractice.com/all_news.htm
Research and Clinical Trials: www.womenshealthpractice.com/research.htm
About Us: www.womenshealthpractice.com/about.htm
Location and Facility: www.womenshealthpractice.com/location.htm
Surgical Services: www.midwestsurgicalcenter.com
Midwifery Services: www.whp-childbirth.com
Link to all WHP website research ads:
www.womenshealthpractice.com/all_research.htm
Ambulatory Surgery Center
Women’s Health Practice has been accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC, www.aaahc.com). Status as an accredited organization means Women's Health Practice has passed a series of rigorous and nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care set by the AAAHC. Only 1,300 ambulatory health care organizations across the United States are accredited by the AAAHC. Accreditation underscores our long-standing commitment to providing the highest possible levels of quality care to the community we serve.
Medical Information
HPV & Cervical Dysplasia: Guidance & Choices (link to WHP brochure)
www.womenshealthpractice.com/media/pdf/brochure_hpv.pdf
Currently Enrolling Trials
CenterWatch is listing the following trials that are actively recruiting patients at this center.
- Do you suffer from frequent moderate to severe hot flashes?
- Do you suffer from pain because of your endometriosis?
- Is Intercourse Painful?
- Osteoporosis, Phase III
- Tired of Monthly Periods?
Contact Information
For more information, please contact:
Jaime Thompsen
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator
Women's Health Practice
2125 South Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820 USA
Phone: 217-356-3736
Fax: 217-356-1691
E-mail:
If you are interested in contacting this center to discuss placing a clinical trial there, please complete and send the E-mail form below. A representative from the research center will then follow up with you.
