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Forrest City Medical Center Participates in Regional Full-Scale Emergency Preparedness Exercise, Times-Herald
Forrest City Medical Center recently participated in a regional full-scale emergency preparedness exercise designed to simulate a major earthquake along the New Madrid Seismic Zone. Held April 15, the exercise was part of the Northeast Arkansas Healthcare…
Forrest City Medical Center Nurses Nominated for Daisy Award
Recently three nurses were nominated by patients and staff members for the prestigious Daisy Award. Kameisha Davis, RN (Surgery Department), Caroline Murphy, RN (Women’s Department), and Ariona Coburn, RN (Women’s Department) were all presented…
Breathe Easier: November Shines a Light on Early Detection for Lung Cancer and COPD
Local pulmonologist encourages community members to pay attention to changes in breathing and schedule screenings that can save lives. November is a month devoted to breathing easier and taking steps to protect lung health. Two national observances…
Forrest City Medical Center Collaborates with Chapter to Provide Free Support During Medicare Enrollment
Medicare Guidance Available for Local Seniors. As more local residents become eligible for Medicare this year, Forrest City Medical Center is committed to helping patients have the resources needed to transition smoothly from their current health plans…
Forrest City Medical Center Earns Recertification Through UAMS Stroke Program
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…
Forrest City Medical Center Nationally Recognized for Its Role in Providing Quality Care for Severe Heart Attacks in East Arkansas
Forrest City Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® Regional Recognition award for its regional collaboration regarding the care for those experiencing the most severe heart attacks. The Mission: Lifeline Regional achievement award is earned…
Extraordinary Nurses Recognized at Forrest City Medical Center
Nurses at Forrest City Medical Center will soon be honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses ®. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day…
Health Advisory: Things to Know About the Measles Outbreak
Who does the Measles Virus infect? Unvaccinated people or people with natural immunity. How does the virus spread? Via airborne droplets. How long after exposure can you develop symptoms? 7-21 days after exposure. How long are you contagious?…
Forrest City Medical Center Earns Inpatient Quality Incentive Award
Forrest City Medical Center (FCMC) has been recognized by Arkansas Medicaid and the Arkansas Foundation for consistent participation in the Inpatient Quality Incentive (IQI) program and for its outstanding efforts to improve the health of Arkansans…
Traditional Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: Do You Know the Difference?
Medicare Advantage IS NOT the same as traditional Medicare. There are key differences that can have a real impact on how, when, and where you get the medical care you might need.