Cromwell Architects Engineers, on behalf of UAMS, is seeking qualified artists or artist teams to submit qualifications to design and implement site-specific piece or pieces of artwork of original design for The Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital (TOSH) in Little Rock.…
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Baptist Health First in State to Use New Brain Aneurysm Treatment Device
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBaptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock recently became the first hospital in Arkansas to use a new device to treat brain aneurysms. The Pipeline Flex Embolization Device with Shield Technology diverts blood flow away from a brain aneurysm and…
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Gov. Hutchinson Says New Biden Vaccine Mandate is Wrong Approach
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGovernor Hutchinson stated Thursday evening that he believes President Biden’s latest mandate, that private businesses require employees to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, is the wrong approach. The Biden administration rolled out expansive rules on Thursday which mandate that all employers…
Is the region’s health care keeping up with the growing need? The health care industry in Northwest Arkansas is working to keep up with a growing population base while $950 million leaves the region each year as residents travel elsewhere…
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Fifty for the Future, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Local Hospitals Promoting Healthcare Visits
by Bailey Whiteby Bailey White“Central Arkansas hospitals, emergency rooms and physician offices have never been more safe or prepared to care for you. And, your wellness checks, emergencies and surgeries don’t need to wait. Your health depends on it.” That is the message Fifty…
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ACHI Develops New Interactive Tool to Show Bed Capacity for Arkansas Hospitals
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI) has developed a new interactive tool that is designed to give insight into Arkansas hospitals’ bed capacity. According to ACHI officials, the bed capacity tool was developed to serve as a resource as…
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Elective Medical Procedures to Resume with Restrictions on Monday, April 27
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers have seemingly been busier than ever. Hospitals have pivoted quickly to manage coronavirus patients and perform screenings for the virus. However, these healthcare systems have steadily lost revenue during the public health emergency. This…
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Condition Critical: Arkansas’ Rural Hospitals Face Complicated Future
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain Hebdaby Dwain Hebda Every community in America has local institutions that define its identity. For many, it’s a high school and the pride it engenders. For some, it’s a local attraction, business or natural resource, from ducks to diamonds. For…
A few days ago, I was in my office sorting through a box of old documents when I came across a report issued by the Governor’s Task Force on Rural Hospitals dated Oct. 1, 1988. As I skimmed the report’s…
by Dan McFadden, APR Health care choices are bountiful in Arkansas. From knee surgery to heart surgery, neurosurgery to neonatal intensive care, Little Rock offers a wealth of hospitals from which to choose. While many Arkansas hospitals may provide…