River Valley Primary Care Services

05/07/2026

🤰 Are you currently pregnant?

You may qualify to participate in a research study to help us learn how providing support, like healthy food or baby essentials, can improve the health of you and your baby! 👶 🍼

Here’s how it works:

Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups:
🥗 Healthy Foods Group: Money to buy nutritious foods + nutrition counseling
🍼 Baby Essentials Group: Money to buy diapers and other baby necessities

Compensation:

Up to $400 total for completing 4 surveys ($100 each), money you can spend anywhere! 💵

Weekly support participants may receive $50–$100 per week on a Walmart card for groceries 🛒

Eligibility Requirements:

Speak English, Spanish, or Marshallese

16–44 years old

Less than 18 weeks pregnant

Willing to see an RVPCS provider at least once to establish care (only one visit needed at any RVPCS clinic)

Why Join?

Support your family’s nutrition and baby needs

Earn money while helping improve health programs in your community

📞 For more information, call Rosalina Pina at 479-785-5700 ext. 2014

05/06/2026

We’ve had a lot of people asking, so here it is 👀

Heather Erwin, APRN will be seeing patients starting May 19th at our RVPCS - Eastside Family Clinic in Fort Smith.

If you’ve been trying to find where she’s going, you’re not alone, and we’re glad to share she’ll be right here.🏥

📍 Eastside Family Clinic
4003 Massard Road
Fort Smith, AR 72903

📞 (479) 434-4747
🗓 Now scheduling appointments
🕘 Tuesday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Give us a call to get on her schedule!

05/05/2026

Please join us in celebrating 🎉 Lauren Andrews, DNP, on earning her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)! 🎓👏

Lauren has been a valued part of the River Valley Primary Care Services behavioral health team for over a year 🗓️, serving patients across multiple RVPCS locations.

During her time with us, she has continued to strengthen access to quality behavioral health care and support patients through every stage of their journey

This accomplishment reflects her dedication to advancing her clinical expertise 📚 and her commitment to providing evidence-based, compassionate behavioral health services in our communities 🤝

We are proud of this milestone and even more proud to have her on our team 🙌

👏 Congratulations, Lauren! 🎉🎓

05/04/2026

05/02/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

Clinical depression isn’t just a bad day or a rough week, it’s a condition that can affect how you think, feel, and function day to day.

Some common signs include:
😔 Feeling persistently sad, empty, or hopeless
😴 Sleeping too much or struggling to sleep at all
⚡ Low energy that doesn’t improve with rest
🍽️ Noticeable changes in appetite or weight
🧠 Trouble concentrating or making decisions
🚫 Losing interest in activities you once enjoyed

These symptoms can build over time, and many people try to push through them, but they’re important signals from your body and mind.

If you’re noticing these signs, it’s important to talk with your provider. Support is available, and our clinics have a behavioral health team who can help you navigate what you’re experiencing and explore next steps. 🤝

Learn more about behavioral health services here:
https://www.rvpcs.org/behavioralhealth

You don’t have to ignore it, and you don’t have to handle it on your own. 💚

05/01/2026

When we read through patient feedback, a few things come up again and again, and they say a lot about what matters most. 💭

Kindness & Compassion
Patients consistently mention how friendly, respectful, and caring our team is. From check-in to checkout, people feel heard, valued, and truly cared for.

⚡ Quick & Easy Access
Being able to get an appointment when you need it matters. Patients love how easy scheduling is, shorter wait times, and efficient visits that still feel thorough.

🩺 Providers Who Listen
Patients appreciate providers who take time, explain things clearly, and build real relationships.

📍 Convenience Close to Home
With locations nearby, patients value how simple we make it to get care without added stress.

🤝 Care for Every Situation
From language assistance to working with low-income families, patients recognize the effort to make healthcare accessible and inclusive for everyone.

At the end of the day, it’s not just one thing, it’s the people, the access, and the care that make the difference.

04/30/2026

🩺 Grow your career with River Valley Primary Care Services.

When you apply with us, your application goes directly to our hiring team, no third parties, no delays. That means faster review and quicker follow-up.

💼 Current Openings

◾ Dental Assistant – Waldron, AR

◾ Dental Receptionist – Waldron, AR

◾ APRN – Cedarville, AR

◾ LPN – Cedarville, AR

◾ LPN / MA – Ratcliff / Waldron, AR

◾ HR Manager – Bonanza, AR (Minimum Bachelor’s Degree Required)

◾ LPN / MA – Fort Smith, AR

◾ Network Administrator – Waldron, AR

◾ Bilingual APRN – 6th Street

◾ Bilingual Receptionist – 6th Street

📄 Resume Upload
Already have a resume on Indeed or another platform? You can upload it directly during your application, quick and straightforward.

💻 Apply here: https://www.rvpcs.org/employmentoppurtunities

04/28/2026

🏈 Keeping Paris Students Game-Ready, Right Where They Are

Big things are happening at our Paris Wellness Center this week!

We’re proud to be partnering with Paris Schools to provide on-campus athletic physicals for student athletes, making it easier, faster, and more convenient for families to get what they need without extra trips or long waits.

From 7th graders just getting started to high school athletes preparing for the season, our team is helping students stay healthy, cleared, and ready to compete.

With support from school staff and our clinical team working together, we’re able to keep the process smooth and efficient, so students can focus on what matters most: school, sports, and staying active.

📅 Physicals are taking place throughout the next couple of weeks, with a make-up date available for those who need it.

If your student missed their scheduled time, no problem, appointments can still be made at our clinic.

Local care. School-based convenience. Health that keeps up with your life.

04/27/2026

💸 Stress isn’t always about time… sometimes it’s about cost.

Medical bills, unexpected visits, choosing between care and other essentials, that kind of stress adds up fast.

At River Valley Primary Care Services, we believe getting care shouldn’t add to your stress.

🩺 Our Sliding Fee Discount Program helps make visits more affordable based on your household size and income

🚫 Avoid costly emergency room visits for non-emergencies
📍 Multiple locations across the River Valley with care that’s close to home

Because when care is accessible and affordable, it’s one less thing weighing on you.

This Stress Awareness Month, take a step toward peace of mind, your health (and your wallet) matter.

04/24/2026

Big day out in the community for our Behavioral Health team 🧠🏥

Today, our team was on the move, connecting, supporting, and showing up for the people we serve across the River Valley area.

One of the highlights was attending The Guidance Center’s 54th Anniversary Luncheon 🎉, celebrating the lasting impact they’ve made in expanding access to mental health care in our region. Events like this are a reminder of what’s possible when organizations come together with a shared mission 🤝

We were also present at the Sebastian County Opioid Task Force Summit today, joining others focused on addressing substance use and strengthening support systems across our community 🤝

We also want to shine a light on Horizon Treatment Center in Booneville. They provide residential treatment for individuals facing substance use disorders and are doing meaningful, life-changing work. Having strong partners like this ensures our patients have access to the care they need at every stage of their journey. 🙌