WARREN, Ark. – A grand reopening ceremony was held Friday, March 17, 2023 at the Mainline Health Warren Clinic on East Church Street, celebrating the finished renovations of medical facility. At least 50 or more people from around the community, including the Chamber of Commerce, local leaders, as well as Mainline employees and administration were…
Bradley County Medical and Health Foundation met Thursday at Brunson Medical Complex to discuss it’s upcoming Doctors Appreciation Banquet. It will be held at 6 p.m. May 5 at Immanuel Baptist Church. Tickets are $50 and may be purchased from foundation members. Shown are President Bridgette Harding, left, and Vice President Dr. Sue Martin. Photo…
MONTICELLO, Ark. – Mainline Health Systems Inc. (MHSI) announced on Monday the grand reopening of its Warren Clinic that has recently undergone more than $325,000 in renovations thanks to the American Rescue Plan Act Funding for Health Centers grant from HRSA. When visiting the updated facility, patients will enter a centralized lobby opposed to three…
WARREN, Ark. (2/16/23)– Bradley County Medical Center has been recognized as a 2023 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. This annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™. BCMC was one of just four Critical Access…
MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) is set to offer a sports administration track and a coaching track in the Bachelor of Science in health and physical education degree beginning in the spring semester of 2023. The Bachelor of Science in health and physical education degree is a 120-hour program of…
LITTLE ROCK — As many families resume in-person gatherings this holiday season, it’s important to follow health guidelines that keep everyone safe from COVID-19, the flu and other respiratory diseases. Bryan Mader, extension assistant professor and health specialist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said the first step in staying safe and…
MONTICELLO, Ark. — AY About You recently released its 2022 Best Health Care Professionals list. Among the honorees were two members of the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) School of Nursing. In the category of Nursing/Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Dr. Brandy Haley, Ph.D., RN, was recognized for her work at UAM. Dr. Haley is a…
LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will host three meetings in the next month to discuss Arkansas’s deer herd and changes to local deer hunting regulations for portions of the state where chronic wasting disease was detected during the 2021-22 deer season. Open-house meetings will be held at the Pocahontas Community Center…
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced investments of nearly $60 million to grow the health workforce and increase access to quality health care in rural communities, including nearly $46 million in funding from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. The Biden-Harris Administration is…
MONTICELLO, Ark. – Mainline Health Systems has hired Dr. Kelly Shrum, D.O., as a OB/GYN provider for its new Women’s Clinic location. In his new role for the Women’s Clinic, Shrum will work to provide care that embodies the patient-first values which are vital to Mainline Health’s mission. He brings over two decades of experience…
MONTICELLO, Ark.—The University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee held its semi-annual allied health commencement ceremony at the Fine Arts Center on the Monticello campus on Monday, May 2. A total of fifty-six students were conferred a Technical Certificate in Paramedic or a Certificate of Proficiency in Emergency Medical Technician, Phlebotomy or Nursing Assistant.…
Drew Memorial Health System in Monticello will host a unique opportunity for families and caregivers to experience what dementia is like through a virtual dementia tour Friday, May 27, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Allied Building Conference Rooms A&B at 778 Scogin Drive. The event is free and open to the…
The Bradley Medical and Health Foundation met Thursday, March 17 at the Brunson Medical Complex for the first time since early 2020. The group held a moment of silence for former Treasurer Charles O’Neal before the discussion over a number of items took place. New officers were elected and the foundation is going to look…
Holy Deliverance Church of God in Christ, located at 1109 South Myrtle in Warren, observe February as heart awareness month by having women in Red followed by a balloon release in memory of those who lost their battle with heart disease. Guest speaker was Anita Shaw RN/MSN. Elder Terry Correll is pastor of Holy Deliverance…
STAR CITY, Ark. – Mainline Health Systems, Inc. recently received $30,000.00 from the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation to help purchase supplies and equipment to establish a fully functional dental clinic in the Star City School District. Mainline Health Systems, Inc. currently operates three dental clinics throughout Southeast Arkansas. These dental clinics are located in…
Warren, Arkansas – COVID cases continue to grow not only in Arkansas, but locally in Bradley County, as 70 active cases are now on record according to the Arkansas Department of Health COVID-19 update website as of Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. CST. The jump is up from 31 cases December 31. Just…
LITTLE ROCK — Getting your deer tested for chronic wasting disease not only is free through the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, it might even land you a free hunting and fishing for life. Thanks to a donation from the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation, every Arkansas resident who has their harvested deer tested for…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – With the Medicare Open Enrollment Period fast approaching, the Arkansas Insurance Department (AID) Senior Health Insurance Information Program (AR SHIIP) offers free counseling to assist Arkansans who are eligible for Medicare. AR SHIIP connects Medicare beneficiaries as well as their families and caregivers with certified counselors statewide. The counselors provide guidance…
Chapel Woods Health & Rehabilitation in Warren will host a drive-through trick-or-treating event Saturday evening, October 30, 2021 at their location at 1440 East Church Street from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Parents are encouraged to load up their vehicle with their little ghosts, goblins, vampires, werewolves, and everything in-between to enjoy the fall festivities.…
Two classes of Kindergarteners at Hermitage Elementary joined together with their teachers and Principal to hear a program concerning making good choices, including how to take care of their teeth and receiving regular and good dental care. They were given a package of educational materials and a new toothbrush. Kindergarten teachers Tiffany Curtis and Katrina…
(Little Rock, Ark.) – Tuesday, 09/28/21, the Bradley County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will offer flu vaccinations at no charge at Immanuel Baptist Church, 701 West Pine Street, Warren AR from 10 AM to 5 PM. People should bring their insurance cards with them to the flu vaccine clinic. If…
