November 27, 2023

Kevin Barber, MD, recently began seeing patients at Baptist Health Women's Clinic-North Little Rock.

Barber received his medical education from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where he also completed residency training.

“I want to provide the best medical care possible while making the patient feel comfortable in the decision-making process,” said Barber.

 

November 13, 2023

Jessica Rivera, MSN, RN, FACHE, has been named the vice president of hospital operations for Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock. 

Rivera received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., and Lean Six Sigma certification from the University of Michigan.

November 13, 2023

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin is awarding $50 million of opioid settlement funds to Arkansas Children’s to pioneer one of the nation’s most ambitious research efforts dedicated to opioids’ impact on children.

November 13, 2023

The public is invited to join Baptist Health Foundation for “A Baptist Health Christmas,” a concert featuring national recording artist Ben Rector with performances by Chrissy P. and the Saint Mark Sanctuary Choir. 

Presented by Compass One Healthcare, “A Baptist Health Christmas” will be held Dec. 2 at The Venue at Westwind, 7318 Windsong Drive in North Little Rock. The event is hosted by Miss Arkansas Cori Keller.

November 6, 2023

Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock recently opened a new unit that increases access to behavioral healthcare.

“This new unit is yet another significant investment by Baptist Health to improve access to behavioral health services,” said Cody Walker, president of Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock. “Within the last year, Baptist Health has opened a new outpatient behavioral health clinic, a memory care clinic, as well as a psychiatry residency training program all right here in North Little Rock.”