ROANOKE, Va. – Carilion Women’s celebrated the upcoming opening of Carilion’s first Roanoke-based clinic dedicated exclusively to midwifery services, marking a significant milestone for women’s health in southwest Virginia. Teams and community members gathered for a ribbon cutting and tours of the space, which will officially welcome patients on Monday, May 4.
The practice (located at 102 Highland Avenue, Suite 301) is designed to care for women across the lifespan, serving women from adolescence through menopause and beyond.
The new 2,345-square-foot suite will consolidate Carilion’s Roanoke City midwifery services into a single office location in the Medical Office Building behind Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital. Teams will provide weekday access to 2-3 midwives.
Built around a patient-centered care model, midwifery visits are designed to allow for more time with patients – on average 10 minutes longer than traditional appointments – supporting more personalized care.
“Midwives empower patients through education and support, ensuring safe, respectful, and culturally appropriate care,” said Tina Johnson, CNM, Director of Midwifery Services. “We treat pregnancy, birth, and menopause as natural life events rather than illnesses.”
Carilion midwives provide comprehensive care for pregnancy and beyond, including annual exams, cancer screenings, family planning, and menopause care. They collaborate closely with OB/GYNs and other women’s health specialists to ensure patients receive seamless, high-quality care at every stage of life.
“This new clinic and midwifery expansion underscore our commitment to accessible, relationship-based care for women,” said Tristi Metcalf, MD, Chair of Carilion’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. “Our OB/GYN physicians and clinicians work closely with midwives, giving our patients a unique suite of care options that best meet their personalized needs and journeys across their lifespan.”
To learn more about Carilion’s Midwifery Services, visit CarilionClinic.org.
