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Fourteen nursing students have completed Ozarks Healthcare’s pilot of a nursing externship program. Pictured from left to right on the front row are: JoBeth Guffey, Paige Singleton, Hailey Hugg, Grace Schierling, Audrey Sweet, Shelly Collins, and Kyla Bunch. Pictured from left to right on the second row are: Shawna Sanders, Wyatt Reid, Taylor Vonallmen, Nicolas Barraza Ortiz, Kelsie Wells, Karlee Marvin, Ozarks Healthcare Education Supervisor and Nurse Residency Coordinator, Neveah Cone, and…

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For Earl Rogers, well-known mechanic and friend to many in Thayer, Mo., this summer has been all about getting his life back. After suffering from severe back pain for a stretch of time, Rogers reached the point earlier this year of what he thought was no hope. “Over a year ago, my pain started in my legs – of course, people like me kind of let things go,” Rogers said. “It gradually…

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White River Health is pleased to welcome Bhaskar Bhardwaj, MD, Interventional Cardiologist. Dr. Bhardwaj practices is at White River Health Cardiology, formerly known as WRMC Cardiology, located at 16 Hospital Circle, Suite A, in Batesville. He joins Drs. Mahesh Anantha, Richard VanGrouw, and APRNs, Crystal Allen and Wil Moore. Dr. Bhardwaj received his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from India Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, India. He completed his residency from…

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“August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). Immunization is critical for keeping you, your loved ones and your community safe and healthy,” Teresa Henson, Extension specialist - program outreach coordinator for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 1890 Cooperative Extension Program, said. “NIAM was created to encourage people to stay current on recommended vaccines,” Henson said. “Vaccines are vital because they not only protect the person who gets the vaccine but…

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Photo SubmittedWhite River Health Emergency Department Cherokee Village, previously known as WRMC Medical Complex Cherokee Village Emergency Department, received the American Heart Association’s Silver Plus Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading…

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