March 30, 2025

The public is invited to join Baptist Health Community Outreach for a free monthly wellness meetup starting in April.

The group will meet on the first Tuesday of each month from 5:30-7 p.m. at 10117 Kanis Road in Little Rock. Pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be provided.

This supportive group, led by a team of Baptist Health professionals (a nurse, a dietitian, and a community health educator), focuses on achieving holistic wellness and sustainable weight management.

Each month, the meetup discusses key aspects of a healthy lifestyle, including

March 30, 2025

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) on April 7 will launch a new service called UAMS Health OrthoNow, a walk-in clinic that provides orthopaedic care for patients of all ages.

OrthoNow is located on the first floor of The Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital at UAMS, 801 Cottage Drive in Little Rock. The service is available from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Friday, and from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturdays.

March 30, 2025

Baptist Health announced that it is recognized for a second year by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2025.

"At Baptist Health, we are committed to embracing diversity and cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual feels seen, heard, and valued,” said Cathy Dickinson, chief human resources officer at Baptist Health. “We believe that quality healthcare should be tailored to meet the unique needs of every person we serve.”

March 24, 2025

Jorge Castro-Otero, MD, recently joined the team of general surgeons at Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart.

March 24, 2025

CHI St. Vincent announced the appointment of Christi Whatley to market vice president of Ancillary Services for Arkansas.

In her new role, Whatley will oversee imaging, pharmacy, laboratory, respiratory, therapy services, facilities, environmental services, transportation, operational performance excellence, and food and nutrition. She moves into her new role after serving nearly seven years as vice president of quality and professional services for CHI St. Vincent.