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Erica Millar (left), licensed practical nurse (LPN) from Ozarks Healthcare’s Medical Surgical Unit (Med/Surg),was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses for the level of care she gave to a hospitalized five-month-old (Kinzlee) and her mother, Pauline Roberts (right). Erica Millar, licensed practical nurse (LPN)from Ozarks Health-care’s Medical Surgical Unit (Med/Surg), was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses for the level of care she gave to a…

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Baxter Health announces the addition of Megan Martin, APRN, to the expert team of healthcare providers at Baxter Health Neurosurgery and Spine Clinic. Megan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the clinic staff as a board-certified family nurse practitioner. With an extensive background in nursing at Baxter Health, where she began her nursing career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in 2016,Megan is eager to join forces with the existing…

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Unfortunately, Fulton County Hospital has postponed the Passion For Caring Fun Run/Walk until fall. Those who already registered can have the fee returned by contacting the hospital at 870-895-2691, or the hospital will hold the registration fee until the rescheduled event.

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With VA’s Veteran Directed Care, Veterans are literally the boss of their own care. “Veterans are in control,” says Lori Cox, Veteran Directed Care manager.  “VA gives them a budget based on their care assessment, and then they can hire their own care-givers, purchase approved goods and services...there are many options to keep them independent.” Navy/Army Veteran, Caren Scalla is exactly the kind of Veteran for whom the program was designed. Scalla…

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Ozarks Healthcare recently achieved its Level II Primary Stroke Center certification through the Accreditation Commission for HealthCare (ACHC).“Caring for our stroke patients is a service we take seriously,” Lacey Carter, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Ozarks Healthcare, said. “Because of the dedication of our staff and certification as a Level II Stroke Center, we are able to provide emergency care at first indications of stroke. ”Certification is a process through which healthcare…

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