Six nonprofit organizations in the Ark-La-Tex region received grants totaling $305,000 to help improve the health and well-being of their communities. Organizations were selected based on programs that address community health concerns, including chronic disease management, health education, mental health…
A 100-year-old Texarkana man is proving that you are never too young to start moving again. Leonard Sneed admits that his recent fall was due to inactivity, leading to a broken hip requiring surgery. “I had stopped being as active…
October is Health Literacy Month and CHRISTUS Health is encouraging individuals to ask questions, seek clarity and become active participants in their care. Understanding prescriptions, asking questions, and knowing where to go for care is key to a patient’s overall…
CASA for Children and the Texarkana Children’s Advocacy Center (TCAC) are calling on the Greater Texarkana community to stand in the gap for children in crisis. A $415,000 annual funding shortfall now threatens the vital services provided by CASA and…
Texarkana residents now have a new option for high-quality medical imaging with the opening of Ledwell Advanced Imaging, a locally owned outpatient center located on Summerhill Road. Designed to offer patients and physicians a true choice in diagnostic care, the…
The Alzheimer’s Association invites the Texarkana community to come together for the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s, taking place Saturday, September 20 at Spring Lake Park in Texarkana, Texas. This free event offers a meaningful way to support individuals living…
If you’ve ever wanted to make a real difference in people’s lives, now’s your chance. The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT) is now accepting applications for the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program at the Texarkana campus. Apply online at www.uaht.edu now…
An avid dancer for years, Judy Davis was sidelined from the dance floor after painful bone spurs kept her from her joyful activity. Bone spurs are a common orthopedic condition that can significantly impact quality of life, often developing due…
Summer is a season for family vacations, cookouts, and time outdoors; and it’s also a time when blood donations drop sharply. In fact, donations decrease by about 20% during the summer months, creating a critical shortage for patients in need. …
Hospice of Texarkana, Inc. d.b.a. Hospice of Hope has been named a 2025 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of revenue cycle management services, CAHPS and bereavement surveys and advanced analytics for hospice organizations. This prestigious…
Texarkana Cardiology Associates is pleased to announce the return of Charles B. Humphrey, PA-C, a trusted cardiovascular provider with 26 years of experience. Charles previously practiced with TCA from 2005 to 2012, and now rejoins the team with a continued…
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System has been awarded Magnet recognition, the highest national honor for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This prestigious designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) reflects the health system’s commitment to professional nursing practice,…
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System is proud to celebrate the one year anniversary of the CHRISTUS Emergency Center, which has seen more than 17,000 patients since it opened its doors in July 2024. The emergency center, located at 4250 Gibson…
Statement from BCBSTX: We’re in active negotiations with CHRISTUS Health. The current contracts were set to expire on July 1, 2025, but we’ve extended them to Aug. 1, 2025, to work on reaching a new agreement. We value the care…
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins signed Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ waiver to ban soft drinks and candy from Arkansas’ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also referred to as food stamps. Governor Sanders submitted her waiver in April. The…
