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Arkansas teachers facing burnout and stress now have a new resource. AFMC has launched the Arkansas Teacher Support Helpline, a confidential service designed to provide teachers and school staff with a safe space to share their struggles, explore practical solutions, or vent. The teacher support line is a free resource for educators across the state. It is staffed by experienced teachers trained in mental health first aid, trauma-informed resilience, adverse childhood experiences…

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Last week was  National Activity Professionals Week.  It is a week long celebration of the work of Activity Professionals in care settings. Southfork  River Therapy and Living in Salem honored their  Activity Director, Terry Stephens. “Each day, Ms Terry does an exceptional job at creating fun and engaging activities providing entertainment, exercise, and relaxation, hence improving the quality of life of our residents. We are elated to have such an outstanding, compassionate…

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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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