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Located in Batesville, Arkansas, White River Health is dedicated to providing advanced healthcare in North Central Arkansas through inpatient and outpatient services as well as community outreach. With two hospital campuses, one in Batesville and one in Mountain View plus outpatient care centers and clinic offices throughout the region, WRH offers quality patient care and a healing environment—all right here at home.
The mission of White River Health is to provide quality healthcare and improve the health of our communities.
The Vision of White River Health is to provide an environment where patients choose to receive care, employees desire to work, physicians want to practice and families and visitors feel welcome.
Compassion - We foster a culture of empathy, caring, and concern.
Accountability - Through integrity and honesty, we take ownership of our responsibilities and actions to promote trust.
Respect - We treat each individual with dignity, encourage creativity, and assist one another to reach our fullest potential
Excellence - We strive to consistently achieve the highest standards of performance through continuous improvement in patient care, quality and innovation.
We recognize PRIDE as taking a Personal Responsibility In Delivering Excellence.
White River Health (WRH) is an acute care, multi-facility, not-for-profit, regional referral center serving North Central Arkansas since 1976, when it was established as the White River Medical Center (WRMC). In 1999, WRH added Stone County Medical Center (SCMC), located in Mountain View, to the growing number of service locations. The WRH service area now includes ten counties: Independence, Izard, Sharp, Stone, and parts of Cleburne, Fulton, Jackson, Lawrence, Van Buren, and White.
Each year White River Heath publishes an Annual Report. The document profiles our accomplishments as a healthcare system and our plans to further develop the medical community serving North Central Arkansas. 2022 Annual Report.
White River Health partners with educational institutions to promote the development of careers in healthcare. Students receive valuable training during clinical rotations putting classroom instruction into practical experience. Clinical rotations at White River Health facilities are offered in nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, radiology, and respiratory therapy. Leaders from our organization further support healthcare education as instructors, mentors and as members of governing boards of higher education institutions.
| Arkansas State University - Jonesboro | University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville |
| Arkansas State University – Newport | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences |
| Harding University | UAMS North Central |
| Lyon College | University of Central Arkansas |
| Ozarka College |
White River Health is a diverse healthcare organization providing acute inpatient care and outpatient services. In each of these areas, we strive to provide efficiently managed primary care and specialty medical services to meet the needs of our patients or residents who are your family and friends. We are extremely proud of our ability to provide specialty care, previously unavailable in this area.
We appreciate the trust you place in us each time you choose White River Health as your healthcare provider.
| Kevin Rose, Chairman |
| Randy Cross, Vice Chairman |
| Tyler Fowlkes, Treasurer |
| Jeff Showalter, Secretary |
| Steve Case |
| Beth Christian |
| Rick Elumbaugh |
| Crystal Johnson |
| Robert McIntire |
| Jason Taylor |
| Tina Wheelis |
| Chris Steel, MD, Interim CEO |
| Richard Huff |
| Amanda Johnson, MD |
| Gilbert-Roy Kamoga, MD |
| Ron McCann, MD |
| Barry Pierce, MD |
| Stacy Pollack, MD |
| Roger Rich |
| Janie Starnes |
| Gary L. Bebow, FACHE |
| Dick Bernard |
| Boris Dover |
| Deborah Fraizer |
| Leslie E. Frensley |
| Dianne Lamberth |
| Charles Schaaf |
| Paula Terrell |
| Donald Weatherman |
WRH is committed to the comfort and care of our patients and their families, but don’t take it from us—see for yourself how our team of talented doctors, nurses, and support staff are improving the health of our community, one patient at a time.
White River Medical Center patients Cathy and Paul share how the WRMC Heart Save CT changed their lives.
Lisa Sellers, Batesville native shares her story on regaining confidence in her health after the discovery of multiple heart conditions.
Excitement for our new baby, turned to fear when I experienced a medical emergency at home. The quick response and teamwork at White River Medical Center saved my life." - Ashton Gillihan, Batesville
After having a heart attack while out mowing, the White River Medical Center returned me to good health. I have been in and out of hospitals for years, and WRMC is the best. - Lee Herrington
The ability to get in that same day spoke volumes about the quality of patient care at White River Medical Center.” – Scott Lancaster
When I learned that I had Prostate Cancer, I chose White River Medical Center for my care. Our community is blessed to have this facility. Tim Finley, Melbourne
White River Medical Center felt like home. It was exactly the environment I wanted for my delivery.
I was for sure that I had a pinched nerve in my neck. They assured me I had bigger problems. The fast care I received in the Emergency Room at White River Medical Center saved my life.
I came out one day. Started my car, put my foot on the clutch and my old knee was working again. I backed that dude out and drove it all over town. With a smile from ear to ear."
I will forever be grateful to the emergency room at White River Medical Center; they saved my life.
They’re really wonderful people. When I was released, I kept thinking, what could I do to show them how much I appreciated them.
We wouldn’t have wanted to be anywhere else.
I was treated so well by each department that I was in. It was nothing but constant care.
They care about me, because they care about our community.
The personal care I received at White River helped me walk again and get my life back to normal.
It was a wonderful experience for us and I will never forget it. I made friends for a lifetime.
They treated me like I was their daughter, their sister, or their friend.
The Community Engagement division of White River Health creates partnerships and relationships for service, promotion of wellness, and community involvement. Our team focuses on events that improve access to healthcare, promote physical activity, and encourage careers in healthcare. For more information about partnering with us, contact Michele VanWinkle, Executive Director, Marketing, Foundation & Volunteer Services, at (870) 262-6033.
White River Health 5K
WRMC Highway to Health 5K
WRMC Highway to Health 5K
Arkansas Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Woman of the Year
Batesville West Magnet Playground Project
Raccoon Creek Crusher
WRMC Highway to Health 5K
White River Health is proud to support community events that align with our mission and values. Sponsorship requests are reviewed and approved by the White River Health Marketing and Community Engagement Office. The sponsorship request form is required for all requests and incomplete applications will be rejected. Organizations will be notified via email of the status of their request. Requests should be submitted no later than 30 days prior to an event.