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Submitted copy Health News White River Health has been awarded more than $5 million in federal grants through two state rural health grants, with both projects providing services to Sharp County. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Sept. 24 that $54.6 million was awarded in the second round of Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program grants. White River Health received approximately $2.1 million through the RISE AR initiative for 13 workforce projects aimed at…

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White River Health recently announced a generous donation from the Bank of Cave City. The generous $100,000 contribution will go toward the expansion of the Oncology and Infusion Center. “Their commitment to our community will have a meaningful and lasting impact, helping us provide enhanced care and treatment close to home. Thank you, Bank of Cave City, for supporting our mission to build a healthier future,” a spokesperson said. Pictured from left…

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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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Ozarka College will host their 13th annual holiday event on Dec. 2, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This event is free to the public and will take place in the John E. Miller Education complex, at Ozarka College in Melbourne. The Ozarka Foundation is teaming up with White River Health again to host the holiday event.This year’s theme is “Trees and Tidings.” Families are invited to join Ozarka College for a fun…

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White River Health, White River Medical Center is recognized as a Gold Safe Sleep Hospital, the highest designation, by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program for their commitment to infant safe sleep best practices and education. The National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program was created by Cribs for Kids®, a national infant safe sleep organization.Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, Cribs for Kids is dedicated to preventing infant sleep-related deaths due to SUID…

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