Northwest Health Physicians’ Specialty Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
Katherine Byrd, a third-year medical student at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine-Arkansas, won first place in the research student poster competition at the national Osteopathic Medical Education Conference (OMED) held last week in Baltimore.
Dr. Aniket Sakharpe, a plastic surgeon, has recently joined Mercy Clinic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Fort Smith.
“My job is to provide guidance and answer my patients’ questions so they are informed about all their options, including surgery,” said Sakharpe. “I want patients to know we are partners in their journey.”
CHI St. Vincent announced that the Heart Institute has become the first healthcare provider in Central Arkansas to adopt HeartFlow Analysis, a first-of-its-kind non-invasive technology to aid physicians in the diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD), the most common form of heart disease. In addition to helping cardiologists identify which patients do and do not need invasive treatments, the use of HeartFlow Analysis has also been shown to reduce the cost of care by 26% compared to standard care.
Dina Epstein, MD, recently joined Baptist Health Women’s Clinic-North Little Rock as an obstetrician-gynecologist.
Epstein received her medical education from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and completed a residency at Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge.
“As an OB/GYN, I have the pleasure of providing care to women through many exciting and challenging stages of life,” she said. “My goal is to empower my patients to feel comfortable making medical decisions. I strive to be an advocate for my patients and provide the best care possible.”
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