BENTON, Ark. (July 16, 2024) – Saline Memorial Hospital has earned the 2024 Platinum Performance Achievement Award, the highest honor available from the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry. Hospitals that participate in the registry report data about all acute myocardial infarctions treated, and the quality of care is tracked based […]
Pharmacy announces plans to build 2nd location in Benton
There’s going to be a new pharmacy in town, but it’s one you probably already know. West Side Pharmacy and Compounding is opening a second location, according to a video featuring Pharmacist Blake Torres. READ MORE BELOW The pharmacy has been located for decades at 620 W. South Street in Benton. Now they will break […]
AG tells abortion pill sellers to stop advertising in Arkansas
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued a statement on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, announcing he has sent cease and desist letters to New York-based company, Choices Women’s Medical Center, Inc., as well as Aid Access of the Netherlands. The statement says the letters are for potential violations of the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (ADTPA) related […]
Bryant committee to consider new retail and medical developments at meeting Feb 29
Possible new retail construction is in the works in Bryant. The City of Bryant Development and Review Committee will meet on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. to discuss a project called “Reynolds Centre.” Also on the agenda is a facility for Assisted Living and Memory Care. This business, under the umbrella of Pinnacle […]
New orthopedic clinic opens in Bryant
On Monday, Jan. 29, Saline Clinics opened a new clinic specializing in orthopedics and sports medicine. Dr. Jeffrey Johnson and Dr. Scott Walsh have started seeing patients at Saline Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at 3412A Market Place Ave. in Bryant. They provide the following treatments: knee, hip and shoulder replacements; shoulder and knee scopes; robotic-assisted […]
[VIDEO] 8 plaintiffs claim sexual abuse & coverup at Benton facility, Lawsuit filed
A Hot Springs man and others are accusing a medical facility in Saline County of several types of abuse of patients, including sexual abuse of minors. The group, including Luke Hudson and 7 other plaintiffs, filed a lawsuit Tuesday, January 9, 2024 against Timber Ridge Neurorestorative Rehabilitation Ranch, a medical facility to treat brain injuries […]
Benton pharmacist testifies; The real reason independent pharmacies are closing
Saline County residents were shocked by the news on August 17, 2023 that Smith-Caldwell Drugstore – a legend in the business – had suddenly closed their doors and sold to Walgreens. Many customers took to social media, blaming the owners of the historical independent pharmacy. But according to recent testimony from Arkansas pharmacists, Smith-Caldwell had […]
Register your children for free dental sealant and check up Feb 18th
Make an appointment to have sealant done on your child’s teeth for free. Through a partnership between UAMS Dental Hygiene Clinic, Student Chapter of ADHA and Delta Dental, children ages 5 – 17 may participate in a sealant clinic at no charge. You must make an appointment for Saturday February 18th, between 9:00 a.m. and […]
Hospital parking lot candlelight vigil Cancelled due to weather (May 11) to recognize nurses week
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Saline County Health System invites all nurses who live in Saline County and their family to a candlelight vigil on Tuesday, May 11th at 7 p.m. Park outside the Medical Office Building and help celebrate and recognize nursing during National Nurses Week (May 6-12). The address is 1 Medical Park Drive […]
Research Center in LR seeks paid participants in COVID-19 vaccine study
Baptist Health Center for Clinical Research is seeking individuals, 18 years and older, to participate in research studies on a Coronavirus Vaccine or other preventative agents. The 2019-nCoV, or COVID-19 is highly contagious and causes illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). BHCCR is conducting […]