The national Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for Fall of 2022 were revealed on November 16, and Jefferson Regional in Pine Bluff is pleased to announce that it has received a “B” rating. Leapfrog is a national non-profit watchdog organization. Using evidence-based measures, Leapfrog assigns a letter grade twice a year to nearly 3,000 hospitals based…
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BC Medical Center board gets updates on a number of projects
Bradley County Medical Center had $735,000 in net income in July, Controller Matt Pace told board members during the August monthly meeting, which was actually postponed until Thursday. The hospital received $1.1 million in HRSA provided relief funds. The funds were actually received last fall, but are now being recognized as revenue because it has…
Union Bank & Trust Co. donates $50,000 to UAM for Athletic Performance Center Campaign
MONTICELLO, Ark.—On April 4, 2022, the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) received a $50,000 check from Union Bank & Trust Co. for UAM’s Performance Center Campaign (PCC). John McClendon, chairman of Union Bank, and Dave Dickson, president and CEO of Union Bank, presented the check to Dr. Peggy Doss, chancellor of UAM, Hud Jackson,…
BCMC holds monthly meeting, welcomes new board member + more
WARREN, Ark. – Bradley County Medical Center board of directors reviewed two audit reports by Zoom conferences among other items of business at their monthly meeting Thursday at the Brunson Medical Complex. Gale Bigham took her seat as a new board member, replacing Kristi McDuff. Nate McCarthy and Jesse Mueller of Wipfli of Siloam Springs…
Ashley County Medical Center welcomes Dr. Jofrances Marquez, Jr
CROSSETT, Ark. – Ashley County Medical Center welcomes Dr. Jofrances Marquez, Jr. to their team. A native of the Philippines, Dr. Marquez received his medical degree from the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College of Medicine in 1998. He completed his residency program at Wayne University in Detroit, Michigan in 2014…
Future of Warren’s Cultural Center in question
The future of Warren Cultural Center remains in limbo as Cultural Center Committee members discussed multiple repairs that are needed on the facility. Representing the committee Monday were School Board member Shannon Gorman, City Council member Memory Frazer, city Parks and Recreation Director Kyle Wagnon, and Mayor Denisa Pennington. Under an agreement established several years…
Master plan and infrastructure discussed at BCMC Board Meeting
Warren, Arkansas – In a lengthy four-hour meeting Thursday, Bradley County Medical Center board members discussed two items that will have a long-term impact on the hospital: a comprehensive master plan and much-needed infrastructure. Several years ago, the board considered a Phase II construction plan that included such items as moving the helipad, changing parking…
Huitt to serve as BCMC Interim CEO
WARREN, Ark. (11/19/21) – Bradley County Medical Center has announced that Leslie Huitt, the current Chief Financial Officer for the hospital, will be the Interim Chief Executive Officer after the resignation of Steve Henson. Huitt, who will still conduct her regular duties as CFO in addition to serving as the interim CEO, steps in for…
35th Annual Buck Fever Festival this Weekend
Banks, Ark — As the leaves change, hunters descend upon Banks for our favorite time of the year. On Saturday, November 13th, our vendor market will open at 10:00 am selling a variety of items including wooden artwork, welcome signs, home decor, antiques, custom t-shirts, flannel shirts, jewelry, epoxy cups, and sublimation cups. Sweet and…
BCMC CEO: ‘We’re making good progress, but the work’s not done yet’
Bradley County Medical Center board members heard a detailed report Thursday about why $3.6 million in charges couldn’t be billed at the present time. Jenifer Tidwell of Medical Office Systems said her company took over the billing practices about a year ago. Since that time, they have been able to collect some old receivables. She…
Bradley County Medical Center CEO Steve Henson leaving to take job in Tennessee
According to Bradley County Medical Center Board Chairman Freddie Mobley, CEO Steve Henson has resigned from his position at the Bradley County Medical Center to take a job in Tennessee. Henson’s resignation will take effect November 18, 2021. The BCMC Board will begin the process of hiring a new CEO.
Support the New Edinburg Community Center during October 23 BBQ fundraiser
The New Edinburg Community Center will hold its annual fall BBQ fundraiser Saturday, October 23, 2021 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Community Center is located at 8590 Hwy 8 in New Edinburg. This is the first fundraiser for the organization in over 18 months since the COVID outbreak halted all events. According to event volunteers,…
Learn the ropes at Central Arkansas fly-fishing fair
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Arkansas Fly Fishers will host a special fly-fishing event from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center in the River Market District of Downtown Little Rock. Anyone interested in fly-fishing, fly-tying or simply enjoying the beauty of a…