WRMC Information Systems, Auxiliary Team Up to Deliver Flowers to Brighten Patients’ Day

A new community service project is taking root at White River Medical Center (WRMC). Thanks to the efforts of the Information Systems (IS) staff and WRMC Auxiliary volunteers, patients at WRMC and Stone County Medical Center are receiving vases of colorful zinnias to brighten their day.

WRHS 2020 Top Performing Clinic Providers

White River Health System (WRHS) is pleased to recognized the 2020 Top Performing Clinic providers. WRHS partners with Medstatix to measure patient satisfaction in the Primary Care and selected Specialty Clinics in the WRHS network. WRHS Providers using the Athena EHR (electronic health record), a

WRMC Team Helps Man During Cardiac Emergency

When Randy Sample, 65, had a cardiac emergency, he was in the right place at the right time.

SCMC Receives Five Stars

(Mountain View, Ark.) – Stone County Medical Center (SCMC) is proud to announce it has received a five star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This rating is re-evaluated quarterly. SCMC was the only facility in North Central Arkansas and only one of four hospitals in Ar

Vaccine Questions and Concerns

The Children's Clinic Activity Challenge 2021

It is time for The Children’s Clinic Activity Challenge!

Cockrill Welcomed as Executive Director of Cardiovascular Services

White River Health System (WRHS) is pleased to welcome Doyle B. Cockrill, BSN, RN, CNOR, as Executive Director of Cardiovascular Services. As Executive Director of Cardiovascular Services, Doyle is responsible for managing Cardiology Services at WRMC, Cath Lab, Cardiac Rehab, and WRHS Cardiology Cli

Esophageal Cancer: Don’t Ignore that Burn in Your Throat

It goes without saying, your lungs and stomach are very important to your overall health. Unfortunately, cancers can develop in these organ systems due to repetitive exposure to irritants including alcohol, tobacco, and hot beverages.

Bowers Certified as a Mental Health First Aid Instructor

White River Health System (WRHS) is pleased to announce the certification of Lindsey Bowers, BSW, MS, MRC, Director of Marketing for Behavioral Health, as a Mental Health First Aid Instructor. As an instructor, Lindsey can train community members to become Mental Health First Aiders.

Lambert Moves to New Location

Effective April 28, John Lambert, MD, FACS, General Surgeon, will be seeing patients at the Stone County Family Medicine Clinic located at 105 Case Commons Drive in Mountain View.

Sleep Makes Achieving Your Dreams Possible

Sleep is a complex, dynamic physiological process which facilitates critical bodily functions including memory formation, cognitive function, immune function, cardiovascular health, major restorative functions (protein synthesis, tissue repair, muscle growth), endocrine function, mood, etc. Until th

WRMC ENT Clinic Now Offering Inspire® Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Dr. Douglas Gottschalk at the WRMC ENT Clinic offers Inspire therapy, a breakthrough obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment option for those with difficulty using Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy.

WRMC Employee of the Year

White River Medical Center (WRMC) recently announced the selection of the 2020 Employee of the Year.

Families of Healthcare Workers During COVID-19

During this COVID-19 Pandemic, families of healthcare workers have faced major changes in their physical, psychological, and social wellbeing. While healthcare workers were on frontlines treating COVID patients, their spouses single-handedly dealt with household chores, running errands, helping with

WRHS CONTINUES PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL ‘AGE-FRIENDLY HEALTH SYSTEMS’ INITIATIVE

White River Health System (WRHS) continues their participation in a movement to become an Age-Friendly Health System. As an Age-Friendly Health System, WRHS has adopted a framework focused on the unique care needs of older adults.