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  • TeleNICU program

    TeleNICU Technology Enhances Critical Newborn Care at Saint Mary’s

    June 26, 2025

    Saint Mary’s Regional Health System is proud to be one of only six hospitals in Arkansas equipped with the TeleNICU program, a powerful telemedicine tool that connects local care teams with pediatric neonatologists at Arkansas Children’s Hospital for immediate, real-time support.

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  • DAISY honors

    Saint Mary’s Announces DAISY Award Honorees

    June 23, 2025

    Saint Mary’s Regional Health System is proud to celebrate two meaningful DAISY honors within its Women’s & Children’s Unit: the entire unit has been awarded the DAISY Team Award, and Mikayla Brandon, RN, has received this quarter’s individual DAISY Award for her exceptional care and clinical excellence. These national…

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  • A Journey of Courage: Honoring National Cancer Survivors Day 

    June 01, 2025

    Every year, on National Cancer Survivors Day, we pause to celebrate the incredible strength, resilience and hope of those who have faced cancer. This day is a tribute to survivors—those who have completed their treatment and those still walking this challenging path. At Saint Mary’s, we are honored to stand alongside our patients, their families and our community in this journey, offering not just medical expertise but also compassion, support and hope. 

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  • Saint Mary’s Names 2025 Mercy Award Winner

    May 29, 2025

    Connie Gragg recognized for demonstrating compassion and providing outstanding service to hospital and local community

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  • Saint Mary’s Unveils Historical Timeline Wall in Honor of 100-Year Legacy

    May 15, 2025

    As part of its centennial celebration, Saint Mary’s Regional Health System is proud to unveil a new historical timeline wall that commemorates 100 years of serving the River Valley. The installation, located in the hospital’s main entrance, visually narrates the hospital’s journey—from its founding in 1925 to the present—highlighting key…

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  • Celebrating National Hospital Week May 11-17

    May 12, 2025

    Saint Mary’s Regional Health System is proud to join the American Hospital Association and healthcare organizations around the country in celebrating National Hospital Week, which is observed May 11-17. Each May, National Hospital Week provides an opportunity to pause and honor the millions of healthcare professionals who dedicate their lives to taking care of…

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  • Saint Mary’s Marks National Nurses Month 

    May 07, 2025

    Saint Mary’s is proud to join the American Nurses Association (ANA) in celebrating National Nurses Month this May, in an expanded recognition of the positive impact our nurses have on the health and well-being of our community. National Nurses Week – observed annually May 6-12 – honors the men and women around the country who have dedicated their lives…

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  • Stroke Awareness and Mental Health Tips That May Improve Your Wellness 

    May 01, 2025

    May is a designated time for many important health observances, making it the perfect opportunity to refocus on your overall wellness and prioritize healthier habits. An important part of improving your health means paying attention to both your physical and mental well-being. And this month, there are two major health observances that are a great reminder to do just…

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  • Saint Mary's Hosts Drive-Through Resource Fair for Mental Health Awareness Month 

    April 29, 2025

    In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Saint Mary’s is hosting a Drive-Through Mental Health Resource Fair on Friday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its behavioral health facility located at 1710 W C Place in Russellville.  This free community event is designed to provide educational resources and information for…

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  • Saint Mary’s Publishes 2024 Community Benefit Report

    April 23, 2025

    Report outlines hospital’s continued impact on health and economic vitality of the River Valley

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  • Walk with a Doc: Saint Mary’s Cardiologists Engage Community in Heart Health Conversation

    April 14, 2025

    Community members are invited to take a step toward better health at Saint Mary’s upcoming Walk with a Doc event, featuring a casual one-mile walk led by local interventional cardiologists. The event will take place Monday, April 28 at 5:30 p.m., starting at Depot Park, located at 320 W. C St. in Russellville. This free, educational walk will begin with a brief…

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  • Saint Mary’s Celebrates First Quarter DAISY Award Winners 

    March 20, 2025

    Saint Mary’s Regional Health System is proud to announce the recipients of the first quarter DAISY Awards, recognizing excellence in nursing care and leadership. These awards honor nurses who demonstrate extraordinary clinical skill, compassion, and dedication to patients, families, and their colleagues.  The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses celebrates…

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  • Honoring Our Hospitalist Team at Saint Mary’s

    March 19, 2025

    At Saint Mary’s Regional Health System, healing is more than a job—it’s a calling. No one understands that better than Dr. Ahmad Yousaf, Founder and CEO of Rock Medical Group—the dedicated team of hospitalists who care for patients at Saint Mary’s. In honor of National Hospitalist Day, observed earlier this month, we want to take a moment to…

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  • Celebrating Our Dedicated Team Members at the 2024 Service Award Banquet

    March 11, 2025

    At Saint Mary’s Regional Health System, we recently gathered to celebrate the incredible individuals who help bring our mission of making communities healthier® to life each and every day. During our 2024 Service Award Banquet, we proudly recognized employees celebrating milestone anniversaries of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of dedicated service.…

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  • Colon Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding Your Colonoscopy

    March 01, 2025

    Have you had your colonoscopy? If you’re 45 or older, you’ve probably heard this question from someone you know – a doctor, a family member, or a health-conscious friend. More than 50,000 people die from colon cancer each year in the United States, and the disease may not have early symptoms. That’s why most people should talk with their provider…

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  • Saint Mary’s Introduces New Robotic-Assisted Surgical System 

    February 28, 2025

    Saint Mary’s Regional Health System is excited to introduce the da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot, bringing robotic-assisted surgery to the River Valley. This addition expands surgical options for patients, offering a minimally invasive approach to various procedures with benefits such as smaller incisions, greater precision, and faster recovery times.  The da Vinci…

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  • Saint Mary’s Earns Inpatient Quality Incentive Award 

    February 17, 2025

    Saint Mary’s Regional Health System has been recognized by Arkansas Medicaid and the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC) as part of the annual Inpatient Quality Incentive (IQI) program. Saint Mary’s was honored for its dedication to the program for 10 or more years and its ongoing efforts to improve the health of Arkansans.  The IQI program,…

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  • National Heart Month: Building Healthy Habits for a Healthy Heart

    February 11, 2025

    February is American Heart Month – a time to celebrate all our hearts do for us, and to recognize what we can do to keep our hearts healthy. While the dangers of cardiovascular disease are real, the good news is that an estimated 80% of heart disease can be prevented. Simple awareness habits and changes in lifestyle can greatly reduce your heart risk, and help you catch problems earlier when they do occur. This month, treat your heart well with these healthy heart practices.  

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  • The Story Behind Saint Mary’s: How One Moment of Care Created a Legacy 

    February 10, 2025

    For 100 years, Saint Mary’s Regional Health System has been a pillar of healing and service in the Arkansas River Valley. But beyond the hospital walls, new technology, and dedicated staff lies a story rooted in a single act of kindness—one that would shape the future of healthcare in this community for generations to come.  A Moment That Changed…

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  • ER Nurse Carlee Minyard Sets New Stroke Care Record at Saint Mary’s

    January 13, 2025

    Saint Mary’s Regional Health System is proud to celebrate ER nurse Carlee Minyard’s remarkable achievement of a 17-minute door-to-treatment time for stroke care—a new record for the hospital.  “Time is always my number one thought because millions of neurons are lost every second during a stroke,” Carlee shared. “When a patient…

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