Baptist Health Therapy Center-Fort Smith

07/22/2024

How do you treat a stroke? Dr. Janhavi Modak, a vascular neurologist and interventional neuroradiologist, explains.

07/20/2024

Is your child ready for school? Make sure they're protected with back-to-school immunizations from Baptist Health! is offering FREE immunizations at nine convenient locations in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Sherwood and Jacksonville from Aug. 3 to 19.

For more information, call (501) 202-1540. Ensure a safe and successful school year with Baptist Health!

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – As the new school year quickly approaches and many parents with young children are already thinking of back-to-school supplies, it’s also important to not forget about […]

07/18/2024

Baptist Health MIHOW is a new home-visiting program for pregnant women and families. Trained community outreach workers are assigned to mothers in their own neighborhoods, teaching them and mentoring them about pregnancy, delivery, breastfeeding, positive parenting, nutrition, and more.

Our community outreach workers stay with our mothers from pregnancy until the baby’s 2nd birthday. Learn more by visiting baptist-health.com/mihow/

07/17/2024

Welcome aboard, Dr. Meryem Maras-Casey!

CONWAY, Ark. – Meryem Maras-Casey, MD, recently joined Baptist Health Family Clinic-Salem Road’s team of providers. Dr. Maras-Casey, a native of Istanbul, received her education at Carol Davila University of […]

07/16/2024

Congratulations to Kate Pitman on been awarded with a
Pitman was nominated by the following: "Kate is an exceptional member of our team in ICU South! She has stepped up to serve as a great leader in South and strives to create a healthy learning environment for our many new graduate nurses. Kate always advocates for her patients in the best way and is a great communicator. She always acts in the patient's best interest no matter the situation. Very grateful for her over in South!"

07/16/2024

Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock, in conjunction with the Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, invites nurses, EMTs, physicians, advanced practice providers and healthcare professionals to participate in the 2nd Annual Baptist Health Neuroscience Symposium on Friday, October 4, 2024. The Symposium will be offered as a HYBRID event: both onsite and virtual. Sign-up today: bit.ly/3VYiTp6

07/15/2024

Baptist Health is a leader in surgical weight loss.
Over the past 40 years, Baptist Health has performed over 12,000 bariatric surgeries with fellowship-trained surgeons. Watch this video to learn more about our surgical weight loss options and the metabolic services available. https://bit.ly/3P0abnr

07/15/2024

Ellen Templeton, an access nurse in our command center, was recently recognized with a Baptist Health Besty Award! Ellen truly embodies the mission and values of Baptist Health. She is a very appreciated by her team and all of us at Baptist Health.

07/13/2024

An Arkansas woman is thankful to be alive after a brain aneurism ruptured during her workout. Luckily, she was in the best place for it to happen. Cherie Abston was working out in the gym at Baptist Health when all of a sudden everything went dark.

“The code team was called and they got her stable and they got her into ICU,” Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute Physical Therapist Kim Roberts said.

07/13/2024

Calling All Cyclists and Runners! 🚴 🏃‍♂️
Baptist Health has partnered with Agile Sportswear to offer branded cycling and running apparel. Our online storefront is live and open to Baptist Health employees and families. Online orders can be made over the next two weeks.
VISIT https://bit.ly/3sb4I1B

07/13/2024

Parfaits are something everyone can enjoy. Foods rich in Omega-3s, like this recipe, are especially good for expecting mothers. Find more recipes on our blog baptist-health.com/bhealthy/.

07/12/2024

🎉 We're celebrating a milestone! Our team at Baptist Health Medical Center - Drew County recently made their first donation to the UAMS Milk Lab—57 bags of milk! We're thrilled to collaborate with UAMS and establish a milk bank in Southeast Arkansas. The milk bank is situated in the Olivia Faith Beebe Nursery at Baptist Health Medical Center—Drew County; we are committed to providing specially processed donated milk to support infants in our state.

Baptist Health is proud to partner with UAMS to serve as drop-off locations for breast milk donations. Here are our locations:

*Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway
*Baptist Health Expressly for You-Fort Smith
*Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

07/12/2024

Sharon Minden was nominated for a Baptist Health Besty Award for the care and support she provided to a Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute patient and their family.

"I never felt rushed and felt like she was doing everything on her end to make the transition easier and help me understand how to best coordinate the various aspects of the care team once my mother started rehab."

07/11/2024

Minority communities often confront cultural stigmas that hinder them from receiving proper mental health care. Check out the link below for more information. https://bit.ly/3XGCJVE

07/10/2024

Eric M. Paul, MD, of Baptist Health Surgical Clinic of Central Arkansas shares important information you should know about symptoms of acid reflux and when to seek treatment or care.

07/10/2024

Join us in welcoming Mudassar Kamran, MD, MSc, DPhil (Oxon) to Baptist Health Neurosurgery Arkansas. Learn more about Dr. Kamran.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Mudassar Kamran, MD, MSc, DPhil (Oxon) has joined the team at Baptist Health Neurosurgery Arkansas. Dr. Kamran received his medical degree from King Edward Medical College, […]

07/09/2024

Don't miss KARK tomorrow night at 5 p.m. to hear an amazing story of perseverance, recovery, and faith at Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute.

07/09/2024

Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute can diagnose a wide variety of speech, language and swallowing disorders.

Our speech language pathologists use devices like this to help improve and restore the quality of their muscles.

This is just one example of how the teams at Baptist Health RehabiIitation Institute locations in Little Rock, North Little Rock and Conway work to get you back to doing the things you love.

07/09/2024

Baptist Health shoulder specialist Dr. Michael Bogatch explains how there's no excuse to live with shoulder pain. See how Dr. Bogatch is changing lives with the help of shoulder surgery.

07/09/2024

🇺🇸 4th of July Parade at Parkway Village 🇺🇸

Every year the residents get creative and decorate their golf carts for a festive parade throughout the Village. Residents, employees, and families all joined in on the fun.

07/08/2024

Pregnancy cravings are a thing! If you're expecting, find out why you may be craving certain foods during your pregnancy and what you can add to your diet to keep both you and baby healthy.

Cravings during pregnancy may be your body's way of telling you what it needs to keep you and baby healthy. Try these recipes.

07/04/2024

Wishing you all a safe and happy Independence Day!

07/03/2024

Have you created a safe sleep environment for your baby? Here's what is recommended. Learn more at our blog https://bit.ly/49YU8yB

07/03/2024

Baptist Health shoulder specialist Dr. Michael Bogatch explains how there's no excuse to live with shoulder pain. Watch KARK Wednesday morning and at 5 p.m. to see how Dr. Bogatch is changing lives with the help of shoulder surgery.

07/02/2024

Did you know swimmer's ear is common among kids during summer season? Watch our latest video with Dr. Janell Vinson, a pediatrician at Baptist Health Pediatric Clinic in Conway, to learn essential tips on prevention and treatment to keep your little ones splashing happily all summer long!

07/01/2024

We're thrilled to welcome Nathan Lusinger and Lynette Finley to the Baptist Health PACE team! They're joining us as our new marketing coordinators, and we're really looking forward to seeing the awesome work they'll achieve.

06/30/2024

With summer heating up, Dr. John Allen Cockerell of Sherwood Family Medical Center-A Baptist Health Affiliate explains the warning signs of heat exhaustion and stroke.

06/28/2024

Congratulations to Baptist Health Family Clinic-Sheridan on yesterday's grand opening and ribbon-cutting event. Our clinic is located at 21 Opportunity Drive in Sheridan, and our team is excited to continue serving the community in this area.

06/28/2024

Whether you are preparing for a cycling race or just pushing your limits in the heat, it’s important to take precautions to protect your health and well-being. Dr. Jay Geoghagan, a cardiologist at Baptist Health Exercise and Sports Clinic, shares four tips to help you stay safe.

06/28/2024

Parkway Village offers senior living at its best!

From a fitness center and indoor pool to a full-service salon and market, Parkway Village provides for all of its residents' needs. Learn more about independent and assisted living options, as well as our nursing care, memory care and rehabilitative services at ParkwayVillageAR.com.