Dick Bernard Awarded for 20 Years of Service

Gary Paxson, President & CEO of White River Health (WRHS), and the WRHS Foundation (WRHSF) Board of Trustees, recently honored Dick Bernard, President of the WRHS Foundation Board of Trustees, with a plaque for his 20 years of service.

WRMC Only One of Five Hospitals to Be Recognized

Kaiser Health News recently recognized WRMC as one of only five hospitals in Arkansas to stay within the readmission standard for 2020.

WRHS Receives Arkansas Governor's Quality Award

White River Health System (WRHS) was one of fourteen organizations from across the state to be recognized with an Arkansas Governor’s Quality Award during the 26th Annual Awards Celebration Tuesday, October 6 in Little Rock. Governor Asa Hutchinson (left) presented the award to Stephanie Welch, Dir

Surgeons Use Robotic-Assisted Technology to Stop Joint Pain

The Children's Clinic Reading Program

Virtual WRMC 5K Successful

WRH wrapped up the annual WRMC Highway to Health 5K Run/Walk. While the event was held virtually this year due to COVID-19, the community support remained strong.

Wood Family of Dealerships Donates to Paint the Town Pink

Stanley Wood Chevrolet Buick GMC dealership and Scott Wood Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership recently made a donation toward White River Health (WRHS) Foundation project: Paint the Town Pink (PTTP).

Entergy Independence Plant Donates to WRHS Foundation Crisis Fund

Entergy Independence Plant recently donated to the White River Health (WRHS) Foundation Crisis Fund. The fund is designed to provide assistance for the medical community as needs continue to be identified during the COVID-19 crisis.

WRHS Nurses Selected as Top 40 Nurse Leaders

“We are proud to have leaders in our organization who are passionate about improving quality of care and helping our staff provide the best care possible to our patients,” said Gary Paxson, President & CEO of White River Health. 

White River Health Radiation Oncology Welcomes Provider

(Batesville, Ark.)— White River Health (WRH) welcomes Michelle Snow, APRN, MSN, FNP-C, as a provider at the White River Health Radiation Oncology 

The Class of 2023 Internal Medicine Residents at White River Health

The Internal Medicine Residency Class of 2023 begins training at White River Medical Center in Batesville.

Campbell Recognized as Healthcare Hero

(Batesville, Ark.)—Jennifer Campbell, Registered Nurse at White River Medical Center (WRMC), was recently recognized as a healthcare hero by U.S. Senator John Bozeman for her work on the frontlines during the COVID-19 crisis. U.S. Sen. John Boozman has been touring healthcare facilities across the s

WRHS Awarded by AHA for Stroke Care Efforts

  WRHS earned the award by meeting specific quality achievement measures for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients at a set level for a designated period.

Cardiac Electrophysiologist Performs Heart Surgery

Dr. Devi Nair, Electrophysiologist, is achieving feats, by being the first in the United States to perform a new hybrid procedure to treat Atrial Fibrillation (AFib).  One patient cannot be more grateful. 

Melton Joins Staff at Diagnostic Clinic at WRMC

White River recently announced the addition of Whitney Melton, APRN, to the staff at the Diagnostic Clinic at WRMC located at 3443 Harrison Street in Batesville.