Health News

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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Ozarks Healthcare recently welcomed Dr. Caleb Piatt, orthopedic surgeon, to Ozarks Healthcare Orthopedics and Spine as a new provider. Piatt joins Dr. Troy Caron, Dr. Susan Jolly, and Dr. Edwin Roeder in providing complete bone and joint care through surgical and non-surgical treatment.Piatt completed a five-year orthopedic surgery residency through the Kettering Health Network at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, earlier this summer. He served as chief resident in his last year…

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Photo SubmittedNetwork of Community Options, Inc., clients at the Russell J. Stuebing Home in Ash Flat celebrated National Watermelon Day, Aug. 3, with bowls of cold, sweet melon. The Stuebing home is one of two group sites operated by NCO, Inc. For more information about services provided by NCO or employment opportunities, visit www.networkofcommunityoptions.org or call the Administrative Office in Batesville at 870-612-5900. Pictured, at top from left, are David Harrison and…

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