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Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County Welcomes Geriatric Psychiatry Provider John Cherry, APRN
MONTICELLO, Ark. – Geriatric psychiatry provider John Cherry, APRN, recently joined Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County. Cherry, a native of Columbia, South Carolina, earned his Master of Science in Nursing

Baptist Health Foundation Named Bank of America’s 2024 Neighborhood Champion, Awarded $50,000
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Baptist Health Foundation has been selected as Bank of America’s 2024 Neighborhood Champion, a prestigious honor recognizing organizations that drive positive social impact and economic opportunity

Baptist Health Stroke Support Group to Focus on Brain Food
FORT SMITH, Ark. – This month’s stroke support group meeting at Baptist Health-Fort Smith will focus on the power of food. Gena Pierce, MS, RD, LD, of Baptist Health Nutrition

Baptist Health-Fort Smith Receives Baby-Friendly Designation
FORT SMITH, Ark. – Baptist Health-Fort Smith recently received the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing this
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