Baptist Health Fort Smith & Van Buren

Baptist Health Fort Smith & Van Buren We’ve been a trusted part of your community since we became Arkansas’ first hospital in 1887.

We skillfully combine advanced technology, expert care, clinical research, and a commitment to patient safety to keep our patients in excellent health. Serving the River Valley for more than 130 years, Sparks Regional Medical Center is now a part of Baptist Health. The hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition as the leading health care provider in our region. The system offers a full spectrum of services, including stroke care, cardiac care, cancer care, women’s health and more.

This week we celebrated our Great Place to Work recertification with some sweet summertime treats! 🍦🍦Swipe through to se...
08/15/2025

This week we celebrated our Great Place to Work recertification with some sweet summertime treats! 🍦🍦

Swipe through to see a few of the amazing team members who help make Baptist Health such a great place to work. We’re proud of our people and the culture we’ve built together!

Nothing like a Chick-fil-A surprise to start the day! The Chick-fil-A Van Buren team and their famous cow stopped by our...
08/14/2025

Nothing like a Chick-fil-A surprise to start the day! The Chick-fil-A Van Buren team and their famous cow stopped by our hospital and clinics in Van Buren with smiles, giveaways, and a whole lot of kindness. Thanks for bringing the mid-week joy! 🐄🐣🐮

We are very proud to announce that our very own Dr. Wilson Cruz, a physician at Baptist Health La Clínica del Pueblo, ha...
08/13/2025

We are very proud to announce that our very own Dr. Wilson Cruz, a physician at Baptist Health La Clínica del Pueblo, has been selected as a finalist for the Latino Trailblazer Award! The winner of this prestigious award will be announced at the 2025 Arkansas Latino Business Awards on October 10. Everyone at Baptist Health La Clínica del Pueblo sends their best wishes and good luck to Dr. Cruz!

🌟💪 We are thrilled today to present the finalists who, day after day, work tirelessly in support of our community.

🤝❤️ Always ready to help and support, they have become true representatives of the best we have to offer.

📅✨ We eagerly await October 10th to find out who will be the winner at the ALBA Awards!
Cruz-Leal M.D Bermudez Erendira Arianna Vazquez

Wishing all of our local nursing students a fantastic first week!We’re grateful for our dedicated staff who go above and...
08/13/2025

Wishing all of our local nursing students a fantastic first week!

We’re grateful for our dedicated staff who go above and beyond to support the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Help us welcome Drake Lee, DNP, to Baptist Health Family Clinic-Alma! A Greenwood native with a strong background in ped...
08/11/2025

Help us welcome Drake Lee, DNP, to Baptist Health Family Clinic-Alma! A Greenwood native with a strong background in pediatrics and family medicine, Drake is now accepting new patients. Call (479) 632-3855 to schedule.

https://baptist-health.co/lee

Meet the newest faces of care in Alma! Baptist Health Family Clinic-Alma welcomes two new nurse practitioners serving pa...
08/08/2025

Meet the newest faces of care in Alma! Baptist Health Family Clinic-Alma welcomes two new nurse practitioners serving patients of all ages. Tap the article to read more.

ALMA, Ark. – Baptist Health Family Clinic-Alma is proud to welcome two new nurse practitioners, Drake Lee, DNP, and Kourtney Surber, APRN, to its care team. They join Dr. Jeffrey […]

A new app from Baptist Health, hello pregnancy, is now available as a friendly companion on a woman’s journey to motherh...
08/06/2025

A new app from Baptist Health, hello pregnancy, is now available as a friendly companion on a woman’s journey to motherhood. The app features comprehensive tools to help mothers stay healthy and happy, including an in-app chat option where women can ask a real nurse questions and get prompt responses.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The hello pregnancy app by Baptist Health is now available as a friendly companion on a woman’s journey to motherhood. Whether someone is thinking about getting […]

Say hello to Kourtney Surber, APRN—now seeing patients at Baptist Health Family Clinic-Alma! With nearly a decade of exp...
08/05/2025

Say hello to Kourtney Surber, APRN—now seeing patients at Baptist Health Family Clinic-Alma! With nearly a decade of experience, Kourtney offers compassionate, personalized care for every stage of life. Call (479) 632-3855 to schedule.

https://baptist-health.co/Surber

08/04/2025

Understanding the incredible benefits of breastfeeding for both mom and baby is key. 🤱 Jessica Donahue, APRN with Expressly for You, offers expert guidance to ensure you achieve a great start. For more information about breastfeeding support, visit https://bit.ly/3E6N6xc.

Drake Lee, DNP, is now seeing patients at Baptist Health Family Clinic-Alma. Get the personalized care your family deser...
08/02/2025

Drake Lee, DNP, is now seeing patients at Baptist Health Family Clinic-Alma. Get the personalized care your family deserves.

https://baptist-health.co/lee

Congratulations to Our Reach for the Stars Nursing Scholarship Recipients!Baptist Health-Fort Smith is proud to recogniz...
08/01/2025

Congratulations to Our Reach for the Stars Nursing Scholarship Recipients!

Baptist Health-Fort Smith is proud to recognize four outstanding team members who have been awarded scholarships through the Reach for the Stars Nursing Scholarship Program!

The scholarship program at Baptist Health is fully funded by Baptist Health Foundation through an anonymous donor. It seeks to assist those already in health care to become registered nurses by providing tuition, books and reimbursement for eligible supplies.

Please join us in celebrating:
* Brandi DeLong – pursuing her BSN at the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith
* Katherine Edwards – pursuing her ADN at Carl Albert State University
* Bailey Lairamore – pursuing her ADN at Carl Albert State University
* Gustavo Rangel – pursuing his BSN at the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith

These individuals are taking bold steps to advance their careers and deliver exceptional care to our community. We’re proud of their commitment to growth and excellence in nursing.

Baptist Health is proud to join United Way of Fort Smith Fill the Bus campaign! It’s inspiring to see our community come...
07/30/2025

Baptist Health is proud to join United Way of Fort Smith Fill the Bus campaign! It’s inspiring to see our community come together with such generosity to support students and teachers—making sure they have the supplies they need for a strong start to the school year. 📚🚌

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Serving the River Valley for 125 years, Baptist Health-Fort Smith & Basptist Health-Van Buren has received numerous awards and recognition as the leading health care provider in our region. Baptist Health-Fort Smith & Basptist Health-Van Buren offers a full spectrum of services, including stroke care, cardiac care, cancer care, women’s health and more.