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Forrest City Medical Center Earns Recertification Through UAMS Stroke Program
FORREST CITY, AR (Aug. 1, 2025)—Forrest City Medical Center (FCMC) has earned recertification as a stroke-ready hospital through the UAMS Institute for Digital Health & Innovation Stroke Program, reaffirming its commitment to delivering quality, timely stroke care for patients across the region.
The recertification follows a rigorous review of the hospital’s clinical processes, emergency response, and treatment protocols, all of which are aligned with best practices in stroke care. The UAMS Stroke Program collaborates with hospitals across Arkansas to build a coordinated network of care aimed at reducing death and disability caused by stroke—the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States.
“Forrest City Medical Center is proud to be a stroke ready facility,” said Robert Rupp, CEO of Forrest City Medical Center. “This recertification is a reflection of our team’s training, preparation, and focus on making sure patients have access to the care they need, when every second counts.”
The UAMS Stroke Program is a statewide initiative that connects hospitals, such as Forrest City Medical Center, with stroke specialists through telemedicine technology, enabling rapid evaluation and treatment decisions. Local providers can consult UAMS neurologists in real-time to determine the best course of action for patients experiencing stroke symptoms—a model that has saved countless lives and preserved the quality of life for many Arkansans.
“Stroke is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention,” added Rupp. “This certification provides patients with the benefit of evidence-based practices right here in our community.”
To learn more about the UAMS Stroke Program, visit idhi.uams.edu/stroke-program.
About Forrest City Medical Center
Forrest City Medical Center delivers comprehensive medical care to Forrest City and eastern Arkansas. We offer a broad range of services from emergency care and surgery to women’s health, diagnostics, and specialty clinics. Our mission is to provide the community and surrounding areas with quality, compassionate care with a personalized touch.