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 White River Health (WRH) Behavioral Health in Batesville, AR was recognized as Inpatient Program of the Year by Signet Health in the first-ever Signet Excellence in Advocacy Awards. The award program includes six categories and is open to all organizations affiliated with Signet Health, with 13 programs participating in the nomination process. The six nomination categories include Most Inspiring Act(s) of Advocacy, Customer Service, Marketing Excellence, Best Clinical Initiative, Inpatient Program of…

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Management agreement with Baxter Health to provide longevity and sustainability to Fulton County Hospital By Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor "What you all have to understand is we are borrowing money to make payroll. A half a million dollars just to make it a month and that will still have to be paid back. We owe physicians, we owe therapists and services. We have unpaid debt.  That is where we stand. We don’t…

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With summer temperatures soaring, Ozarks Healthcare physicians are sharing valuable advice on staying safe during high summer temperatures and holiday celebrations. By following safety tips, individuals can protect themselves and their loved ones from potential risks.“ High temperatures can be harmful to anyone who doesn’t take safety precautions, but they can especially be dangerous for vulnerable populations, like adults over age 60 and children,” Dr. Kendell Clarkston, Ozarks Healthcare Hospitalist Director, said.…

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Baxter Health is proud to announce that Tammy Penka, MSN, RN, Director of Quality, has been named one of the Great 100 Nurses of Arkansas. This recognition honors exceptional nurses who have made a significant impact on the lives of their patients and their communities. The Great 100 Nurses of Arkansas is an annual award that honors nurses who have made a significant impact on the lives of their patients, colleagues, and…

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In lieu of a baby shower, Karen Bradley, social media influencer, mother of nine children and wife of Dr. Lucas Bradley raised over $8,000 in an online fundraiser to purchase a Cuddle Cot for the Baxter Health Women and Newborn Care Center. This is a cooling devise that allows families of deceased victims to spend more time bonding with the infant and providing closure after the loss of an infant. The Baxter…

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