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Redefining Women's Care in the Twin Cities

On June 18, 2025, Almara Women's Health launched its unified healthcare model across the Twin Cities, aiming to transform the way women receive care. This innovative initiative is led by a team of physicians, uniting seven established practices into one cohesive entity to provide comprehensive health services tailored to women's unique needs throughout various life stages.

The Vision Behind Almara Women's Health

Dr. Suzin Cho, OBGYN and President of Almara Women's Health, expressed her vision for a healthcare model that truly reflects the multifaceted nature of women's health. "We created Almara because the healthcare system too often flattens what it means to be a woman," she stated, emphasizing the importance of addressing the complexity of female health issues, from pregnancy to menopause and beyond. Almara is designed to foster meaningful relationships and deliver whole-woman care, catering to the distinct and evolving needs of women.

Almara’s mission is centered around providing the crucial health information, dialogue, and services necessary for women to make informed healthcare choices. The organization connects patients with 65+ experienced healthcare specialists across ten locations in Edina, Burnsville, Maple Grove, Plymouth, and Woodbury.

Comprehensive Services Offered

The clinics partnered with Almara provide a wide range of health services, including:

• - Primary care and mental health support
• - Family planning and reproductive health
• - Infertility and genetic counseling
• - Maternal-fetal medicine for high-risk pregnancy
• - Pelvic health, urology, and surgical interventions
• - Men's health, metabolic health, and body composition management
• - Nutritional counseling, sleep health, sexual health, and menopause management
• - Specialized programs for high-risk breast cancer patients
• - Gender affirmation referrals
• - In-office procedures, ultrasounds, lab services, and laser treatments

This extensive offering reflects Almara’s commitment to a comprehensive approach to women's health. Each of the ten clinics maintains deep-rooted connections to the communities they serve, ensuring personalized care that addresses the individual needs of women.

A Unique Model of Care

What sets Almara apart from others in the health landscape is its commitment to being entirely physician-owned and operated. This structure allows the organization to focus on the best interests of patients, providing flexibility to integrate services and avoid unnecessary tests while spending more time understanding their needs. Dr. Cho pointed out, "We have the freedom to integrate more services and programs, and refer to the best experts because we manage the way we approach medicine and deliver care."

Almara aims to cultivate lifelong relationships with patients, starting from their teen years and extending through adulthood. The continuity in patient care is essential, as Dr. Cho noted, "We see patients through every stage—from their first birth control consult to the birth of babies and midlife hormone changes. That continuity is rare and powerful."

By empowering clinicians through collaborative practices and ongoing education, Almara also minimizes burnout among healthcare providers, fostering an environment where they can thrive. The organization encourages collaboration among its practitioners, allowing for a richer exchange of knowledge and best practices.

A Trusted Resource for Women's Healthcare

In an age where information is fragmented and oftentimes misleading, Almara positions itself as a trusted resource for women. Dr. Cho emphasized, "We’re not here to sell you something; we’re here to be your personal guide that supports you through every decade of your life with knowledge, compassion, and clinical excellence."

As part of its growth strategy, Almara is also developing a public-access online Women's Health Library to offer reliable health information on various topics, ensuring that women have a go-to resource for their healthcare needs.

With an exceptional team of over 65 physicians and advanced practitioners, Almara Women's Health is ready to serve over 45,000 women and handle more than 3,000 births annually across its ten locations. The future looks bright as the organization continues to expand its offerings and strengthen its commitment to providing unparalleled healthcare for women.