In Northwest Arkansas, Health Care Industry Building On the Boom
The health care industry is expanding to keep up with northwest Arkansas’ growing population, and it’s not just construction companies that are benefiting. read more >
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Juli Stec Named COO of Mercy Hospital (Movers & Shakers)
In her new position, Stec will oversee cardiology services, oncology services, lab services, environmental services, facilities, security, food and nutrition, wound care, rehabilitation services, home-based services, the sleep disorder center and the Regional Critical Access Facilities in Ozark, Paris, Booneville and Waldron. read more >
Eric Pianalto on Why There’s No Room for Waiting for Mercy Hospital Expansion
Eric Pianalto has been with Mercy since 1994 and held a number of positions within Mercy’s four-state region including being chief operating officer for regional operations in Arkansas and Oklahoma. He was named president of Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in 2013. read more >
Mercy Clinic’s R. Cole Goodman on Recruiting – and Retaining – Physicians in Fort Smith
Since Dr. R. Cole Goodman became president of Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities in January 2010, the clinic has grown from 26 physicians to 119 and from five advanced practice nurses to 42. read more >
Kudos: John Brown Renames Business College in Honor of Don Soderquist
• John Brown University at Siloam Springs recently announced that its college of business has been renamed in honor of retired Wal-Mart Stores Inc. executive Don Soderquist. The university also announced a $2 million endowment for the Donald G. Soderquist College of Business, which includes a $1 million gift from the Soderquist Family Foundation and a $1 million matching gift by an anonymous donor. read more >
Vatican Asks Mercy to Address Little Rock Bishop’s Concerns Over Capella Merger
The Vatican has slowed the merger of two Hot Springs hospitals after the Diocese of Little Rock raised concerns over the transfer of Mercy Hospital to Capella Healthcare. read more >
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Jim Liles, Sandy Cothran Join Crews & Associates (Movers & Shakers)
Jim Liles and Sandy Cothran have joined the Searcy office of Crews & Associates. Liles has 32 years of experience in the investment banking industry, and Cothran has 15 years of experience. Working together, the two have served Searcy and the surrounding area for more than 12 years. read more >
Hospitals, Medical Centers Continuing To Advance with New Services, Technology
Many medical services and facilities in Hot Springs and the surrounding area have become institutions, but they continue to upgrade and build in order to provide the most advanced care and treatment possible. read more >
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