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.

WHP believes in the fundamental right of women to comprehensive health care, including a strong commitment to reproductive choices. WHP provides women with a full range of medical services and health options, promotes the health of the community, and supports a variety of educational programs and materials for the public.

WHP keeps abreast of new technologies and medical advancements, offering state-of-the-art care in a modern 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. Outpatient surgical capabilities include general anesthetic gynecologic procedures such as: laparotomy tubal ligation, Essure sterilizations, pelvic floor surgery with mesh repairs, laparoscopy, operative hysteroscopy, laparoscopic technology with digital video imaging and cystoscopy A moderately complex CLIA laboratory is located onsite. Outpatient laboratory and MRI services are located within the office campus. Our newest addition, Hada Cosmetic Medicine, LLC, located in downtown Champaign, IL, offers services including 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 has developed a modern research center. The research center consists 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 is HIPPA trained, CCRC and IATA certified and have received GCP and Human Research Participant Protection training. WHP research staff is ACRP certified with years of experience with clinical trials.

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 Community College. In the surrounding area 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.

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. These state-of-the-art facilities in the Champaign-Urbana area and the unique services provided by Women’s Health Practice, draws patients from a five state area.

Clinical Research Experience

Investigator/Co-Investigator for the following companies:

Over 150 Trials

Suzanne Trupin, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., is a Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and CEO of Women’s Health Practice. 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 of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology for over 19 years. She works collaboratively with many university divisions.

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. The center has participated in medication, device, epidemiologic and basic science studies.

On-Site Equipment Services:

• Emergency Equipment: Crash Cart, Defibrillator
• Diagnostics: ECG, phlebotomy, Laboratory for Processing & Shipping Specimens, Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) Capability, Stadiometer
• Equipment: Locked and Alarmed Refrigerator, Frost Free, -20° C Freezer, Access to -70° Freezer, Locked Storage for Research and Drug Supplies, Bone Densitometry, DEXA Scan, Peripheral DEXA including body fat percentage analysis, Peripheral BMD, Neomatrix Halo Breast Pap Testing Device, Fax Machines, ECG Machine, Dry Ice, Temperature Controlled Drug Storage, Centrifuge, Ultrasound Testing
• Services: Diet Counseling, Endometrial Sampling, Certified Clinical Research Coordinators, Remote Data Entry (including broadband internet access), full- time physicians on-site, Comprehensive SOP’s (available on request), OSHA Compliant, On-site Laboratory CLIA Certified, Bio-Hazard Certification, Compliant with ICH/GCP Guidelines for Informed Consent Process

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.

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 to raise awareness about clinical research and recruit patients from various populations.

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.

Felisa Daniels, MS, CCRC (Certified Clinical Research Coordinator, Masters of Science in Community Health Education and Health Service Management)
Felisa is our Director of Clinical Trials Research. Felisa has 15 plus years of experience in research and is our regulatory, recruitment and back-up coordinator for our studies

Carol Thomas, CNM (Certified Nurse Midwife)
Carol acts as a sub-investigator for several studies and focuses on screening patients and monitoring patients clinically at study-related visits.

Dan Trupin, CCRC (Certified Clinical Research Coordinator)
Dan acts as lead coordinator and back-up coordinator for several studies. He has seven years of experience in research and has served in all capacities of coordinating clinical trials from startup to closeout. Dan’s Stanford University education in psychology has helped him with WHP’s dedication to study subject safety and strict adherence to protocols.

Jan Dedrick, CRC (Clinical Research Coordinator), Clinical Densitometrist, Medical Assistant
Jan has been at Women’s Health Practice for 18 years. She has over 15 years of experience in clinical trials as Clinical Trials Coordinator. Jan has knowledge of surgical procedures, surgical assist, recruitment of subjects, data management, lab manager, sono tech.

Erik Spitzner, Business Manager, Information Systems, M.B.A. from the University of Illinois
Erik has over 10 years experience in the IT field and is a MCSE (Windows Certified Systems Engineer)

Women’s Health Practice also employs an expert clinical research nursing staff with years of combined experience. In addition, our staff includes; Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Media Consultant, Certified Laboratory Technician, Phlebotomist, and support staff. Staff members adhere to WHP’s 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

Patient Education: http://gynogab.blogspot.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 www.womenshealthpractice.com/media/pdf/brochure_hpv.pdf

Contact Information

Felisa Daniels, MS, CCRC
Director of Clinical Research
Women's Health Practice
2125 South Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820
USA
Phone: (217) 373-4879 or 217-356-3736
Fax: 217-356-1691
EMail: felisa.daniels@womenshealthpractice.com
Web Site: http://www.womenshealthpractice.com

Currently Enrolling Trials

• Birth Control Study
• Do you suffer from pain because of your endometriosis?
• Is Intercourse Painful?
• The Lutrepatch study is testing the safety and effectiveness of a new delivery method of a medication for women who are trying to get pregnant.

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.