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As always, a lot is going on at our hospital. Keep up with what's new at Forrest City Medical Center—awards, new technologies, new professionals and treatments—here. We're happy to share our changes, announcements and successes, and hope you'll celebrate with us.

FORREST CITY MEDICAL CENTER WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Forrest City, AR, June 4, 2018 – Forrest City Medical Center recently welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors. Dr. Florine Bingham Milligan, Dr. Cathie Cline, and Dr. George Conner, all of Forrest City, have joined the hospital’s Board

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FCMC WOUND CARE AMONG THOSE RECOGNIZED BY GOVERNOR

Forrest City, AR, June 21, 2018 – Representatives from nine Arkansas Wound Care Centers were recognized last week by Governor Asa Hutchinson as he proclaimed Wound Care Awareness Week in the state. Allison Shafer, Program Director of Forrest City Me

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New Pediatrician Joins the Medical Staff at Forrest City Medical Center

Forrest City, AR, March 2, 2018 – Pediatrician Christine Hartford, M.D., has joined the medical staff of Forrest City Medical Center. Dr. Hartford has lived in the Memphis area for the past nine years, coming to the Mid-South from Chicago, Il

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FORREST CITY MEDICAL CENTER SURGEON PERFORMS ARKANSAS’ FIRST OF KIND SURGERY

Forrest City, AR, March 1, 2018 – A new surgical procedure for dialysis patients was recently performed for the first time in Arkansas, and the procedure took place at Forrest City Medical Center at the hands of surgeon Jeremy Whitt, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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LIVING WITH DIABETES - NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH

Forrest City, AR, March 1, 2018 – It can be difficult for people to know what they should and should not eat to achieve optimum nutrition. Food ingredients, and the labels that explain them, can be very confusing for some. People affected by diabete

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Forrest City Medical Center Announces Plans for 2018 Weight Loss Competition

Forrest City, AR (December 4, 2017) - Forrest City Medical Center has announced plans for its 2018 Weight Loss and Wellness Competition. For the third year in a row, Forrest City Medical Center has joined forces with HealthyWage to offer even more r

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Plan Ahead for Healthy Holiday Eating

Forrest City, AR (November 20, 2017) - Why wait until New Year’s to make a healthy resolution? Instead, why not try now? From pecan pie on Thanksgiving to cocktails on New Year’s Eve, it can be rough getting through the holiday season without gainin

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Manage Your Food, Manage Your Health

Diet Matters -- Particularly for Those Dealing with Chronic Conditions Forrest City, AR, September 12, 2017 – Why does diet matter when you’ve already been diagnosed with a chronic disease? Eating right is not only a part of disease prevention, but

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Forrest City Medical Center Employees Participate in Mighty Mite Triathlon

Forrest City, AR (July 24, 2017) — Forrest City Medical Center congratulates two of its own, Jason Lansdale and Mechelle Sanders, for their participation in the 34th Annual Mighty Mite Triathlon in Forrest City. Lansdale is the Director of Therapy S

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Forrest City Medical Center - Testimonial Story

Roger Eason, 74, is the retired director of the Agriculture Experiment Station at the University of Arkansas. He’s also an avid deer hunter. The week before Thanksgiving, he was hunting at White River Refuge with family and friends. Their usual hunt

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Five Symptoms That Point to a Hernia

Do I Have a Hernia? Five Symptoms That Point to Yes An estimated 20 million hernia repairs are performed globally every year according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information. Most people have heard of this common condition, but not eve

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Chaplaincy Program Reinstated at Forrest City Medical Center

Forrest City, AR (July 6, 2017) — Forrest City Medical Center (FCMC) announced today that it reinstated its chaplaincy program. The program focuses on the overall health and well-being of patients and currently has four volunteer chaplains in place.

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Forrest City Medical Center Recognized for Achievement on Statement Quality Measures

Angie Vondran and Renee Butler (second and third from left), accept recognition for quality performance bonus payments awarded to Forrest City Medical Center from Arkansas Medicaid Deputy Director Tami Harlan (far left) and Arkansas Medicaid Medical

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Community CPR Classes offered at FCMC

Forrest City Medical Center offers community CPR classes on the second Tuesday of every month from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Classes are held at Forrest City Medical Center in the in-service classroom. The cost of the class is $45.00, which includes t

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