January 15, 2018

CHI St. Vincent Health at Home’s services in Hot Springs and in Morrilton have been ranked among the “HomeCare Elite” as two of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States.

The annual rankings developed by the Ability Network identify the top 25 percent of Medicare-certified home health agencies in the country. The 2017 list marked CHI St. Vincent Health at Home Morrilton's 12th year being recognized as "Elite" and CHI St. Vincent Health at Home Hot Springs' eighth time for the recognition. 

January 15, 2018

Arkansas Hospice announced the promotion of Anita Deal to the new position of Senior Director of Clinical Services. In the new position, Deal will serve as clinical lead “to enhance our care and service at all locations,” according to Arkansas Hospice COO Robin Hayes. The move was effective Oct. 15.

January 15, 2018

Arkansas Heart Hospital recently added the Malvern Diagnostic Clinic to its network of community clinics. Arkansas Heart Hospital Clinic-Malvern Diagnostic Clinic will continue to serve as a primary-care clinic and will now add cardiology to its list of service lines.

Arkansas Heart Hospital physicians will lead the Arkansas Heart Hospital Clinic-Malvern Diagnostic Clinic, along with Drs. Dylan Thaxton and Bruce K. Burton, and Amy Miller, APN. The clinic will offer cardiac care, including early heart screenings, heart disease testing, vein and vascular care, and more.

January 8, 2018

Cancer patients and survivors are invited to receive free legal assistance on important personal documents Jan. 24 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).

January 8, 2018

Anyone ready to quit smoking is invited to participate in a free seven-week program sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).

The small-group Freedom from Smoking program will meet from 5-6:30 p.m. for seven Tuesdays starting Jan. 23 at 900 John Barrow Road. There is no cost to participate.

To register, contact certified tobacco treatment specialist Pat Franklin, A.P.R.N., at (501) 944-5934 or plfranklin@uams.edu.