Mena Regional Health System

08/11/2025

Just finished reading Grandpa's Crooked Smile, and our hearts are full.

This beautiful children's book gently explains what happens when a loved one has a stroke- through the eyes of family, love, and understanding.

If you have little ones, work with kids, or simply want to spark a meaningful conversation about stroke awareness, this book is a must-read. It's sweet, powerful, and important.

Let's start the conversation early, build empathy, and spread stroke awareness one page at a time. Because every smile- even a crooked one- tells a story.

Learn the story behind Grandpa's new smile
Talk about the signs of stroke with kids
Open up conversations on health and healing

This read-aloud version of Grandpa’s Crooked Smile: A Story of Stroke Survival helps young children and their families learn what to do if someone they love ...

08/08/2025

Members of our amazing team completed their Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification — a vital training to ensure we’re fully prepared to care for newborns in critical situations. 💙

At Mena Regional Health System, we believe in going above and beyond to provide the highest level of care, especially for our tiniest patients.

Huge shoutout to our dedicated staff for their continued commitment to learning, growing, and saving lives! 🙌📚

08/07/2025

LPNs — Ready to Level Up to RN?
Join the success of our current ARNEC class!
Apply by August 31, 2025. Classes begin Spring 2026.
Apply here >>> https://www.arnec.org/

08/07/2025

August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month! 🤱💙

At Mena Regional Health System, we’re here to support new and expecting moms every step of the way.

✨ Our women’s health team offers:

Education for mothers who want to breastfeed

Personalized support after baby arrives

A compassionate environment to ask questions and feel empowered

Breastfeeding is a journey—and you don’t have to walk it alone. Let us help you feel confident and cared for.

08/06/2025

🌎👶 Welcome to the World Wednesday! 👶🌎

We’re excited to celebrate the newest little arrivals born at Mena Regional Health System during the month of July!

A big congratulations to all the proud parents and families—we’re honored to have been a part of your special moments. 💙💗

Wishing each of these sweet babies a lifetime full of love, laughter, and good health.

08/05/2025

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Luke Ford, PT, DPT, OCS
Meet Luke, one of our incredible Physical Therapists in Outpatient Therapy Services at MRHS! With his doctorate in physical therapy and board certification in orthopedics, Luke brings advanced expertise and a big heart to the care he provides every day. 💪🩺

He loves working with our rural patient population and hearing each person’s unique story. Outside of work, Luke’s all about pickleball, grilling for friends, and exploring the outdoors. 🎾🔥🌿

A true BBQ fan, his dream trip includes a week in Central Texas to hit all the top BBQ spots. He lives with two doodles—Jackson and Remi—and a cat named Blue, and even finds time to play guitar and sing on the weekends. 🎸🐾

We’re proud to have Luke on our team!

08/04/2025

🧠✨ Hey kids! You can be a hero too!
Knowing the signs of a stroke can help you save someone’s life—yes, even YOU! 💪🏽👧🏾🧒🏼👦🏽
Stroke doesn’t just affect adults — it can happen at any age, even in children. That’s why it’s so important to know the signs and BE FAST.
Stroke can happen to anyone, even grown-ups you love.
Learning the signs means you’re ready to help when it matters most. 💛
Just remember to BE FAST:
Balance – Are they dizzy or falling?
Eyes – Is their vision weird or blurry?
Face – Is one side drooping?
Arms – Can they raise both arms?
Speech – Is their speech slurred or strange?
Time – Call 911 right away! 🚨
📣 Let’s spread the word and protect our children with knowledge and action.

08/02/2025

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Jon Beckman, PT, DPT, OCS
Meet Jon, one of our talented Outpatient Physical Therapists here at MRHS! A Polk County native, Jon loves serving his hometown community—treating everyone from college athletes to those recently discharged from the hospital. 💪

He began his career at a private clinic in Northwest Arkansas, where he completed an orthopedic residency and is currently pursuing a fellowship. Outside of work, Jon is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys mountain biking, hiking, hunting, and cheering on the Razorbacks. 🐗

He's got big dreams on his bucket list too—like horseback ram hunting in Alaska and biking the Ouachita Trail. Married with three dogs (Maple, River, and Runt), Jon brings passion and energy to everything he does.

Help us celebrate Jon and the incredible work he does! 🙌

07/31/2025

🗓️ Sponsor Deadline Approaching – August 6th!

We’re gearing up for our Community Health Fair, and this is a final call for those interested in becoming a sponsor. This event is a great opportunity to support community health while gaining valuable exposure.

If you’d like to be part of this impactful day, please confirm your sponsorship by Tuesday, August 6th.

📧 saybrar@menaregional.com
📞 479-243-2378

We’d love to have you join us in making this event a success!

07/30/2025

We’re proud to welcome Dr. Amanda Paramore to Mena Regional! She’s a great addition not only to Mena Medical Associates, but also to our Women’s Services and Pediatrics teams. We’re excited for the impact she’ll have across our entire organization! 💙

🚨 Big News for Expecting Mothers and Families in Our Community! 🚨

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Amanda Paramore, DO to Mena Regional family this August!

Dr. Paramore is a female physician specializing in FMOB (Family Medicine with Obstetrics) — which means she can:
👶 Provide prenatal care
👩‍🍼 Deliver your baby
💞 Care for both mom and baby after delivery
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Continue seeing the entire family
She brings more options, comfort, and continuity of care for families in our area.
We’re proud to have her joining our team!

07/30/2025

💙 Need Help Navigating Swing Bed Services? 💙

Terah Phillips, our experienced Swing Bed Coordinator at Mena Regional, is here to help patients and families understand and access the care they need—close to home.

From answering questions to walking you through the process, Terah is your trusted resource for all things Swing Bed. Whether you're recovering from surgery, illness, or an extended hospital stay, she’s ready to guide you every step of the way.

🏥 What is Swing Bed?
Our Swing Bed program offers continued skilled care when you no longer need acute hospitalization but still need rehabilitation or nursing support. Services include:
• Physical, occupational & speech therapy
• Wound care & IV therapy
• Pain & medication management
• Skilled nursing—right here at home

Have questions? Terah is just a phone call away and happy to help.

📞 Contact us today to learn more about how Mena Regional can support your recovery journey.