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Baptist Memorial and Arkansas Methodist unveil new name, next steps in merger
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - Baptist Memorial Healthcare and Arkansas Methodist Medical Center laid out what’s next in their merger and unveiled a new name for the hospital. What was known as Arkansas Methodist Medical Center is now Baptist Memorial Hospital - Paragould. “It’s the culmination of a lot of...
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Baptist Memorial Health Care, Arkansas Methodist Medical Center to host news conference on merger
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - Baptist Memorial Health Care will host a news conference in Paragould on Friday about its merger with Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. The conference will begin at 10 a.m. in the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center auditorium, 900 W. Kingshighway. Baptist administrators will join AMMC board representatives and...
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Cross County works to secure dedicated ambulance service amid national EMS shortage
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UAMS Centers on Aging to host senior safety event in Jonesboro
Jonesboro, AR – JonesboroRightNow.com – The University of Arkansas Centers on Aging Northeast will host a safety event for seniors next week. During this free event, the center will partner with Senior Medicare Patrol and St. Bernards to help seniors stay safe, healthy, and independent. Older adults, caregivers, and family members are invited to attend.
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Arkansas woman sentenced after submitting false Medicaid claims for in-home care services
A West Memphis woman has been convicted of Medicaid fraud after investigators determined she billed the state program for services that were never provided. Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the conviction of Kimberly Rios, 40, who was found guilty of one count of Medicaid fraud, a Class B felony.
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Arkansas Methodist Medical Center of Paragould Joins Baptist Health of Memphis
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center of Paragould and Memphis-based Baptist Memorial Health Care have merged, the organization recently revealed. The merger became official on Feb. 28. The move brings the number of the Baptist system’s hospitals to 25. “Completing the merger between Baptist Memorial Health Care and Arkansas Methodist Medical...
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West Memphis woman convicted in Medicaid fraud scheme
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (WMC) - A West Memphis woman must pay more than $11,000 in restitution and serve five years of probation after a jury found her guilty of billing Medicaid for at-home services she never provided. Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced Friday that 40-year-old Kimberly Rios has been...
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West Memphis woman convicted of Medicaid fraud, ordered to pay restitution
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (KAIT) - A West Memphis woman has been convicted of a felony Medicaid fraud after submitting claims for in-home personal care services that were not provided. In a media release by Attorney General Tim Griffin, 40-year-old Kimberly Rios was found guilty of Medicaid fraud, a Class B...
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Baptist Memorial Health Care, Arkansas Methodist Medical Center finalize merger
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - Memphis-based Baptist Memorial Health Care and Arkansas Methodist Medical Center of Paragould have finalized plans to merge. The merger transfers all AMMC assets to Baptist, including the hospital, Chateau on the Ridge Assisted Living and eight medical clinics. The two organizations signed a shared mission agreement last April to begin the process.
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Baptist Memorial sign goes up in Paragould following merger agreement with AMMC
Paragould, AR – JonesboroRightNow.com – Following a merger agreement between Arkansas Methodist Center (AMMC) and Baptist Memorial Healthcare, there was a changing of the signs today in Paragould. In April of last year, the two organizations signed a letter of intent to merge. “I am excited by the...
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Jonesboro Church Health Center unveils new logo after 34 years
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - The Jonesboro Church Health Center has introduced a new logo, the first brand identity update in its 34-year history, while reaffirming its mission to provide medical care to uninsured adults. The health center held an open house on Tuesday to mark the occasion, drawing...
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White River Health Cardiology Highlights Heart Health at Batesville Kiwanis Club
White River Health Cardiology American Heart Month awareness was the focus last week as J. Wil Moore, APRN, served as guest speaker for the Batesville Kiwanis Club. Moore, a provider with White River Health Cardiology, addressed members during the February meeting, highlighting the importance of cardiovascular health as part of American Heart Month. February serves as a national reminder to raise awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States.
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St. Bernards advances regional stroke care with neurointerventional suite
JONESBORO, Ark. — St. Bernards Healthcare has opened the first neurointerventional care suite in Northeast Arkansas, bringing advanced, life-saving stroke treatment to patients closer to home. The new suite allows physicians to diagnose and treat certain types of stroke more quickly by restoring blood flow to the brain, a...
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St. Bernards opens first-of-its-kind hand and wrist center for region
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - St. Bernards cut the ribbon for a state-of-the-art hand and wrist center on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The center is the first of its kind in the region. Leading the charge is Dr. Safder Hasan, hand and microsurgery specialist, who shared what this new clinic means for everyone in the community.
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St. Bernards opens first neurointerventional care suite in Northeast Arkansas
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Arkansas system opens hand and wrist center
Jonesboro, Ark.-based St. Bernards Healthcare opened its new Hand & Wrist Center on Jan. 15, NEA Report reported Jan. 16. The center is the first of its kind in northeast Arkansas, according to the report. Surgical procedures will be performed at St. Bernards Medical Center and the facility is being led by Safder Hasan, MD, a hand surgeon.
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Cave City Nursing Home Earns CMS 5-Star Overall Quality Rating, Highest Level of Care Recognition
Cave City Nursing Home has officially earned the prestigious CMS Five-Star Overall Quality Rating, the highest possible score awarded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, recognizing excellence in resident care, staffing, and facility performance. As of January 2026, the Medicare-certified nursing facility, located at 442 Taylor Circle in...
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St. Bernards, Valley View launch on-campus sports medicine clinic to reduce lost class time
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – The Valley View School District (VVSD) and St. Bernards have partnered to bring physical therapy and rehab services directly to campus, aiming to cut down on missed class time and cross-town travel for students and staff. On Jan. 15, the school district posted...