Birmingham OB/Gyn has announced plans to develop the Birmingham OB/Gyn – Trussville Women's Health Center at The Pinnacle Shopping Center in Trussville, Alabama, aiming to expand access to comprehensive women's healthcare for residents of eastern Jefferson, St. Clair, and Blount Counties. The new center will transform the practice's current limited clinic schedule into a full-time regional hub, offering appointments Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. until noon.
According to David Carmichael, Chief Executive Officer of Birmingham OB/Gyn, the project is about more than just a larger office. "It's about making it easier for women to receive comprehensive healthcare closer to home," he said. "The women and families we serve have shown us through their travel patterns that they value convenient access to comprehensive women's healthcare, and this investment allows us to better meet those needs for years to come."
The expanded location will include comprehensive obstetrical and gynecologic care, dedicated ultrasound services, screening mammography, Breast Arterial Calcification (BAC) assessment, on-site laboratory services, Non-Stress Testing (NST), women's wellness services, and expanded appointment availability. By consolidating these services, patients can complete annual wellness visits, screening mammography, ultrasound, laboratory testing, and other preventive care in a single visit.
A key addition is 3D screening mammography, made possible through a partnership with Onsite Women's Health. The center will also offer Mammo with heart, an AI-enabled program that identifies breast arterial calcifications (BAC) during routine mammograms—a marker associated with cardiovascular disease. David Freedman, president and chief growth officer at Onsite, emphasized the importance of this service: "By bringing advanced 3D screening mammography and our Mammo with heart program directly into the practice, we're making it more convenient for women to prioritize both their breast and heart health in a trusted, familiar setting." Women with BAC findings will be encouraged to follow up with their primary care physician or a cardiovascular specialist.
Melissa Walker, Director of the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce, welcomed the investment. "Trussville is thrilled to welcome this investment in women's healthcare. Birmingham OB/Gyn and Onsite Women's Health are bringing vital, convenient services closer to home for women in Trussville and the surrounding communities," she said.
The Trussville Women's Health Center will complement Birmingham OB/Gyn's existing locations in Birmingham and Hoover and continue the practice's partnership with Grandview Medical Center, where physicians will continue delivering babies. Construction is expected to begin in the coming months, with a grand opening announcement to follow.
This expansion addresses a critical need in one of Alabama's fastest-growing regions. By reducing travel distances and offering integrated preventive services, the center aims to improve health outcomes for women in eastern Jefferson, St. Clair, and Blount counties. The addition of BAC assessment also highlights a growing trend in women's health: linking breast cancer screening with cardiovascular risk detection, potentially saving lives through earlier intervention.
The announcement underscores Birmingham OB/Gyn's commitment to expanding access to independent, patient-centered care. As healthcare consolidation continues, such investments in community-based services help ensure women have convenient access to comprehensive care without unnecessary travel.
