According to a recent report, Arkansas is tied for third in the United States in obesity. Baptist Health, which has partnered with Gov. Asa Hutchinson to support the Healthy Active Arkansas initiative, continues to implement programs focused on tipping the scales in favor of slimmer figures.
September 5, 2017
Walmart/Sam’s Club announced a pause in the in-store fundraising campaign for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals from Aug. 31 to Sept. 6. During this timeframe, Walmart and Sam’s Club fundraising efforts will be directed to American Red Cross relief efforts for those impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
September 5, 2017
Baptist Health and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have announced a statement of strategic intent, which reflects the two health care organizations’ commitment to offer a wider range of educational opportunities, and deliver clinical care more efficiently.
September 5, 2017
CHI St. Vincent Morrilton has been named the winner of an Excellence in Patient Care Award for outstanding performance in emergency department patient care. The award was presented recently at the 15th annual “What’s Right in Health Care” conference in Chicago.
To be considered for the award, an organization must rank in the 75th percentile or higher for overall emergency department satisfaction, as measured by patient surveys.
The award is presented by Studer Group, which works with healthcare providers to improve clinical, operational, and financial results.
September 5, 2017
Kevin D. Young, PhD, has been appointed chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
Young has served as a professor in the department since 2009. He succeeds Richard P. Morrison, PhD, who became the college’s executive associate dean for research on Aug. 1.
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