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Submitted  Baxter Health is proud to announce that Cline Emergency Center has been awarded the “Gold Tier” designation for Pediatric Readiness by the Arkansas Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) State Partnership Program. This recognition highlights Baxter Health’s unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality care for children in emergency situations. Gold recognition is given to healthcare facilities that demonstrate exceptional capabilities in delivering safe and effective emergency medical care to pediatric…

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Members of the White River Medical Center (WRMC) Auxiliary Board recently presented White River Health Foundation with a $75,000 check as part of their pledge towards Cancer Detection and Treatment. Pictured are Annie Solis, WRH Manager – Marketing, Foundation, Volunteer Services; Michele VanWinkle, WRH Executive Director – Marketing, Foundation, Volunteer Services; Jody Paxson, WRMC Gift Shop Coordinator; Carol Curtwright, WRMC Auxiliary Board Treasurer; Greg Shaver, WRMC Auxiliary Board President; Gary Paxson, WRH…

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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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