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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 officials announced this morning that the facility will only be open to patients and employees for the foreseeable future because of the resurgence of COVID-19 in our area, we are limiting visitation at this time. “We did
CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION FIREWORK GUIDELINES Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks. Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional di
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and Forrest City Medical Center wants people to stay on track with their care during the COVID-19 pandemic and start of the flu season. “We’ve seen how avoiding the doctor and emergency room has negatively impac
Contact tracing is an invaluable tool in fighting the spread of COVID-19. Still, it’s also becoming a target for scammers looking to bilk victims of their money and personal information. Forrest City Medical Center (FCMC) provides facts and tips to
Our feet and ankles take quite a bit of wear and tear over the course of our lives and Dr. Lynette Meece, Surgical Podiatrist for East Arkansas Medical Group has information to offer on the development of arthritis in these lower extremities that ca
September is Sepsis Awareness Month and officials at Forrest City Medical Center want community members to be informed when it comes to recognizing the condition and seeking treatment as quickly as possible. Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to
September often brings with it a break from the summer heat and the first glimpses of fall—football, harvest, and even changing leaves if the weather is right—making it the perfect time for Healthy Aging Month. The annual observance is set to celebr
Going back to school amid a pandemic is a new challenge for kids, parents, and schools and mental and physical health for area children is a top concern. Jacqueline Brown, Family Nurse Practitioner with East Arkansas Medical Group has offered some t
Sepsis affects 1.7 million people in the U.S. annually, but Americans still know less about this potentially life-threatening illness than they do about rare diseases, such as Ebola and malaria. Sepsis occurs when an overwhelming response to an infe
Forrest City Medical Center is a participant in the American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline Regional Reports and has received the Mission: Lifeline® Regional STEMI Trailblazer Achievement Award as a part of the Arkansas Region. The award is pre
Now is the time to schedule back-to-school and sports physicals. Even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, students must have a physical examination and all required immunizations before starting school. Healthcare providers are following stringent protocols
Forrest City, AR (June 25, 2019) – Forrest City Medical Center (FCMC) recently received recognition by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) as an Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital (ArSRH). The hospital has taken steps to help the residents of easter
Forrest City, AR (June 24, 2019) – Forrest City Medical Center (FCMC) recently received a Mission: Lifeline® Gold Referring Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. FCMC Implemented specific quality improvement measures outline
FORREST CITY, AR — Forrest City Medical Center today announced that John Ballard, Ph.D., FACHE, has been selected as the new chief executive officer of Forrest City Medical Center. He will join the hospital on May 20. “John is highly experienc
Forrest City, AR, May 28, 2019 – Forrest City Medical Center was recently recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a “Bronze Safe Sleep Hospital,” for their commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sle
Forrest City, AR, March 21, 2019 – Forrest City Medical Center physicians, leaders and clinicians gathered recently to celebrate the President’s Circle award, which was given to the FCMC Wound Care Center in recognition of a Center of Distinction wi
Forrest City, AR, February 8, 2019 – Heart disease, including coronary heart disease, hypertension and stroke, remains the leading cause of death in the United States. The disease kills more than one million people annually- that’s an average of one
Forrest City, AR, January 14, 2018 – Forrest City Medical Center has been recognized by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) as an Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital (ArSRH). “With stroke, every second counts. Each hour of delay in stroke trea
Forrest City, AR, January 9, 2018 – Diabetes is a condition with serious complications, including heart disease, stroke, amputation, end-stage kidney disease, blindness, and death. The disease is growing at an epidemic rate in the United States, wit
Forrest City, AR, January 3, 2019 – In a 20-year period, the annual number of new cases of diagnosed diabetes in adults is projected to almost double. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with diabetes, the Diabetes Education Program at Forrest
Forrest City, AR, December 27, 2018 – Staying healthy in the New Year is an important resolution, but most tend to bypass preventive exams and screenings that would keep them stronger longer. Just as infants and children need to follow an immunizati
Forrest City, AR, October 4, 2018 – Osteoporosis used to be considered an inevitable part of aging, especially for women. We now know much more about how to detect, prevent, and treat the disease. Forrest City Medical Center will present a free Lunc
Forrest City, AR, September 25, 2018 – Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that, without timely treatment, can rapidly lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. Anyone can get sepsis, because anyone can get an infection, and its symptoms c
Forrest City, AR, September 25, 2018 – Every ten minutes another name is added to the national organ transplant waiting list and an average of 22 people die each day because an organ was not made available. In the US alone, more than 118,000 men, wo
Forrest City, AR, September 24, 2018 – Diabetes is a condition with serious complications, including heart disease, stroke, amputation, end-stage kidney disease, blindness, and death. The disease is growing at an epidemic rate in the United States,
Forrest City, AR, September 19, 2018 – Mortality from sepsis increases 8% for every hour of delay in treatment. Coupled with the fact that the symptoms of sepsis can be vague, it’s no wonder this disease poses such a threat. Rapid diagnosis and trea
Forrest City, AR, September 12, 2018 – Perhaps you have never heard of sepsis. According to The Sepsis Alliance, only half of us have. Though you may not know what it is, sepsis kills more people than prostate cancer, breast cancer, and AIDS combine
Forrest City, AR, September 6, 2018 – You may recall news stories during the last flu season about seemingly healthy young people who felt fine one day and died a couple of days later. The cause in many cases was sepsis. But what are the odds
Forrest City, AR, August 1, 2018 – Edema is a condition characterized by swelling caused by an excess of fluids trapped in your body’s tissues. It can manifest at various times, in multiple locations, with differing symptoms. The swelling itself sho
Forrest City, AR, July 27, 2018 – General Surgeon Jason W. Hindman, M.D., has joined the medical staff of Forrest City Medical Center. Dr. Hindman grew up in Corinth, Mississippi, and has lived in the Memphis area for the past nine years
Forrest City, AR, July 12, 2018 – Anje Hoffpauir, Occupational Therapist, has joined the team in the Physical Therapy Department at Forrest City Medical Center. An Alabama native, Hoffpauir came to Arkansas in 2001 when she was recruited
Forrest City, AR, July 10, 2018 – Forrest City Medical Center offers Heartsaver® CPR and First Aid Courses every month. These American Heart Association classes are designed for anyone with little or no medical training, and can be taken by anyone w
Forrest City, AR, June 29, 2018 – Nurse Practitioner Alison Shepherd has joined the medical staff of East Arkansas Medical Group’s Family Practice Clinic in Forrest City, the clinic group owned and operated by Forrest City Medical Center. A native o
Pictured Left to right: Joyce Taylor, Executive Director of American Heart Association - Little Rock; Jaci Tilley, Emergency Department Director, Forrest City Medical Center; Kristen Waller, RN, Quality & Systems Improvement Director - Amer
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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