WARREN, Ark. – Tina Battles, RN, was chosen as the latest recipient of The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses ® Monday morning at Bradley County Medical Center. This award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. The nomination for Battles stated…
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BCMC Board holds final meeting of 2022
Bradley County Medical Center board of directors held its final meeting of the year Thursday at the Brunson Medical Complex, with the return of Chairman Freddie Mobley after several months absence following extensive surgery. Mobley thanked Vice Chairman Joe Don Greenwood for filling in during his absence. Board member Lathan Hairston joined the meeting by…
LifeShare Blood Drive at BCMC set for Dec. 27 with blood donations in great demand
WARREN, Ark. (12/16/22)– There will be a LifeShare Blood Drive on Tuesday, Dec. 27 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the LifeShare bus that will be set up in the BCMC Rural Health Clinic parking lot. The BCMC Rural Health Clinic is located at 304 East Central Street across the road from the Emergency…
LifeTouch Hospice holds meet and greet at BCMC
LifeTouch Hospice held a meet and greet Thursday afternoon at BCMC in honor of their new office inside the hospital. The LifeTouch employees prepared cookies and punch and were able to meet a number of the Bradley County Medical Center Staff.
BCMC Auxiliary purchases new stretcher for ER
The Bradley County Medical Center Auxiliary recently presented a check to the hospital for the purchase of a new stretcher for the Emergency Department. The stretcher will cost $5,806.29. The BCMC Auxiliary is always willing to help on projects around the hospital which includes the purchase of new equipment such as this stretcher. Chief Nursing…
Drawing For Quilt to Raise Money For Hospital Foundation
Members of the Bradley Medical and Health Foundation are selling chances on a quilt crafted by “The Bradley Block Builders 2021” and the proceeds will go to support the Bradley County Medical Center. Tickets may be purchased from any member of the Foundation Board. Drawing for the quilt will be held at the conclusion of…
Bradley County Medical Center Receives USDA Grant
Bradley County Medical Center has been approved for an Emergency Rural Healthcare Grant (ERHC) through the USDA in the amount of $1,016,580 with $355,000 of the funding being provided by the USDA ERHC grant, and the required match $661,580 from sales tax funds. The purpose of the grant is to support immediate health care needs…
Bradley Medical and Health Foundation Meets
Members of the Bradley Medical and Health Foundation met Thursday, May 19 at the Brunson Medical Complex to conduct business and have a picture taken of the Board. Bridgette Harding serves as President. Dr. Sue Martin is currently Vice President. Members of Bradley County Medical Center Management who work with the board include Leslie Huitt, Interim CEO;…
Two-vehicle accident sends one to hospital
Warren Police Department and Warren Fire Department Rescue Unit responded to a two-vehicle accident at Watson and Central at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. A Nissan driven by Amelia Martin apparently collided with the side of a Chevrolet Malibu, driver not immediately identified, sending the Malibu into a roadside ditch. Martin was to be evaluated at Bradley…
County Judge discusses federal infrastructure funds for rural counties
Bradley County Quorum Court justices, meeting a day late because of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, Tuesday discussed the possibility of getting federal infrastructure funds for county projects. County Judge Klay McKinney said the new infrastructure bill will include a large amount of money for rural counties, such as Bradley. Federal funds…
BCMC reports improved financial trend
Warren, Arkansas – Interim Administrator Leslie Huitt told the Bradley County Medical Center Board during their monthly board meeting held December 21, 2021 that the Hospital’s finances were trending positive. Huitt, who also serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the hospital, went into detail as to the status of the Hospital financially. She reported that volumes, or…
BCMC Employee Appreciation Committee gives to local food banks
The BCMC Employee Appreciation Committee presented a $325 check to local food banks Friday afternoon. The committee has “Football Friday” every Friday during football season where committee members sell nachos, pickles, and popcorn. The proceeds from those sales make up the donation amount. One $325 check was presented to Mt. Carmel Outreach Ministry, while the…
LifeShare Blood Drive set for Wednesday, December 8 at BCMC
Warren, Arkansas – There will be a LifeShare Blood Drive on Wednesday, December 8 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the LifeShare bus that will be parked in the BCMC Rural Health Clinic parking lot. The BCMC Rural Health Clinic is located at 304 East Central Street across the street from the Emergency Room…
BCMC earns Performance Leadership Award for Quality
Warren, Arkansas – As part of the 2021 National Rural Health Day celebration, Bradley County Medical Center announced it has been recognized by The Chartis Center of Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) with a Performance Leadership Award in Quality. BCMC was one of 11 hospitals in the…
Drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic at BCMC Rural Health Clinic set for September 9
There will be a free drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday, Sept. 9 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the BCMC Rural Health Clinic parking lot, located at 304 East Central Street in Warren. This event is being sponsored by the Arkansas Rural Health Partnership (ARHP), Bradley County Medical Center, and Gannaway Drug Store.…
LifeShare Blood Drive set for Wednesday, August 18 at BCMC
WARREN, Ark. (8/6/21) – There will be a LifeShare Blood Drive on Wednesday, August 18 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the LifeShare bus that will be parked in the BCMC Rural Health Clinic parking lot. The BCMC Rural Health Clinic is located at 304 East Central Street across the street from the Emergency…