Baptist Health Medical Center - Drew County

11/24/2025

November is Diabetes Awareness Month!

Dr. Udeogu sits down to discuss the disease's impact and dives into the use of semaglutides (e.g., Ozempic, Wegovy) for treatment and related weight loss.

11/24/2025

Honored to celebrate Sheila Guy for receiving a Besty Workplace Award!

Nominated by a grateful patient’s family, Sheila is recognized for her kindness, compassion, and exceptional care. Her dedication embodies what it means to serve For You. For Life.

Congratulations, Sheila — thank you for making a difference every single day!

11/24/2025

Not every cough, cold, or sore throat needs antibiotics. Dr. Amanda Novack with Baptist Health is here to explain how to know the difference—and why using antibiotics wisely matters for all of us. Watch her video to learn when antibiotics are the right choice for your symptoms.

11/22/2025

Honoring Excellence in Nursing!
We were proud to celebrate with incredible nurses from across Arkansas at the March of Dimes Arkansas Nurse of the Year Awards!

Please join us in congratulating our outstanding Baptist Health winners:
🏆 Nycole Oliver – Advanced Practice Nurse of the Year
🏆 Shannon Smith – Critical Care Nurse of the Year
🏆 Susan Molsbee – Infection Control Nurse of the Year
🏆 Bailey Tolleson – Rising Star Nurse of the Year

Their compassion, dedication, and expertise continue to make a profound impact on the patients and communities we serve. We’re so proud of each of you!

11/21/2025

Free Breast Cancer Screenings and Imaging Services.

Baptist Health Breast Centers and the Baptist Health Foundation have partnered with the National Breast Cancer Foundation to provide free mammograms and additional breast imaging services to uninsured or low-income women, including those covered by Medicaid and Medicare.

Schedule your free screening today by calling (501) 202-1922.

11/20/2025

It's National Rural Health Day and at Baptist Health, we believe everyone deserves access to quality care, no matter their zip code. That's why we are incredibly proud to serve our rural communities through our five dedicated rural hospitals.

These hospitals are vital cornerstones of health, ensuring essential services, local jobs, and compassionate care are close to home.

11/20/2025

Free Breast Cancer Screenings and Imaging Services.

Baptist Health Breast Centers and the Baptist Health Foundation have partnered with the National Breast Cancer Foundation to provide free mammograms and additional breast imaging services to uninsured or low-income women, including those covered by Medicaid and Medicare.

Schedule your free screening today by calling (501) 202-1922.

11/19/2025

🚨 It’s Antibiotic Awareness Week! 🚨
Antibiotics changed the way we treat infections—but overusing them could put us right back where we started. Dr. Amanda Novack, Infectious Diseases Physician at Baptist Health, explains how bacteria develop resistance, why it matters for all of us, and what we can do to protect the power of these life-saving medications.

Watch to learn how smart antibiotic use keeps our community healthier—now and for the future.

Antibiotics have revolutionized the treatment of infections, but antibiotic resistance poses a significant threat, as Dr. Amanda Novack, an infectious diseas...

11/14/2025

Game day fuel! 💙🏈 The Monticello Billies are kicking off playoff season tonight against the Lonoke Jackrabbits, and Baptist Health Medical Center–Drew County was proud to power them up with a championship breakfast this morning. Let’s go, Billies!

11/11/2025

It’s Nurse Practitioner Week! Join us in thanking the outstanding NPs across Baptist Health who deliver high-quality, patient-centered care with compassion every day. We’re grateful for all you do!

11/11/2025

Swipe to see our heroes—then and now! We’re honored to celebrate the Veterans on our team who’ve served our country and now serve our community at Baptist Health Medical Center–Drew County. Thank you for your service and dedication!

11/07/2025

Baptist Health Breast Centers and Baptist Health Foundation are proud to announce a partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation to provide free mammograms and additional breast imaging services for uninsured or low-income women, including Medicaid and Medicare recipients. Find participating locations and details here https://bit.ly/43hXFXI

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