Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check Mark for Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification.
Comprehensive stroke center certification is the highest level of certification for hospitals with specific abilities to receive and treat the most complex stroke cases, according to The Joint Commission. To qualify, a hospital must provide 24/7 access to the facilities, equipment, and staff necessary to carry out advanced stroke care.
Lauren M. Story-Hefta, MD, recently joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) as an assistant professor in the Division of Vascular Surgery in the College of Medicine Department of Surgery.
Baptist Health has named April Bennett, MSN, CHFP, RN, as the new president of Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway.
Joshua Block, MD, board-certified family medicine physician, recently joined the active medical staff of Northwest Health, practicing at Northwest Medical Plaza – Tuscany Square and is accepting new patients. The clinic is located at 2603 W. Pleasant Grove Road, Suite 109, in Rogers.