(Batesville, Ark.) — White River Health (WRH) is pleased to welcome Dr. Jessica Snelgrove as a Family Medicine physician. Dr. Snelgrove will be seeing patients at WRH Family Care in Southside starting in August. Snelgrove joins Jennifer Blaney, APRN, James Bridgeman, APRN, Alisha Hightower, APRN, and Micah Moody, DNP, APRN, FNP-C.

As a family medicine physician, Dr. Snelgrove will provide comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages, with a focus on preventive care, wellness, and the diagnosis and treatment of acute conditions, chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, fibromyalgia, heart disease, hypertension, and mental health including ADHD, anxiety, and depression. She will also offer annual wellness exams, chronic disease management, health screenings, immunizations, and routine medical care while partnering with patients to promote quality health.

Snelgrove earned her medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from Ouachita Baptist University and a Master of Public Health from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She completed her family medicine residency at UAMS North Central in Batesville. Snelgrove is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians.

“I am passionate about serving patients in rural communities where quality access to healthcare is essential,” said Snelgrove. “I am excited to join the WRH family and look forward to building relationships with patients to help individuals and families achieve their health goals close to home.”

Snelgrove and her husband, Dusty, reside in Batesville with their two cats, Tonks and Loki, and their three dogs, Max, Maple, and Georgie. They are also eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first child. Outside of work, Snelgrove enjoys traveling, playing games, and taking walks. She is also on a mission to visit every U.S. National Park.

Appointments are currently being scheduled for Dr. Snelgrove.  To make an appointment, call (870) 262-2800. 

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Posted 7/6/2026