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Suffering from Allergies?

Submitted by Alicia.Agent on Friday, May 17th, 10:42 am

In recognition of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, Sparks Health System wants everyone to breathe easier.

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, more than 60 million adults and children in the United States are living with asthma and allergies, making these chronic diseases among the most common and costly. 

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Mercy Celebrates National Employee Heath & Fitness Week

Submitted by Alicia.Agent on Thursday, May 16th, 10:13 am
Mercy Celebrates National Employee Heath & Fitness Week

This week is celebrated as Healthcare Week. In addition to this, today also marks National Employee Health and Fitness Day.

In an effort to celebrate Mercy Coworkers on these two special occasions,  Mercy held a Healthcare Week Luncheon, as well as a Flash Mob outside Mercy Hospital.  

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Walk to End Alzheimer's

Submitted by Alicia.Agent on Tuesday, May 14th, 10:20 am

Hundreds of Western Arkansas & Eastern Oklahoma residents will unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions at the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s.  In 2012, the community raised over $73,000, contributing to more than $51.8 million raised nationwide for care, support and research efforts for those impacted by Alzheimer's.

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Sparks, Summit Celebrate Nurses Week

Submitted by Alicia.Agent on Monday, May 6th, 10:20 am

Sparks Health System and Summit Medical Center are giving thanks this week to the hundreds of men and women at our healthcare facilities who have dedicated themselves to caring for our community. 

 

National Nurses Week begins on May 6, National Nurses Day, and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday.  Florence Nightingale is known as the founder of modern nursing.

 

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Sparks Receives Stroke Quality Award

Submitted by Alicia.Agent on Monday, May 6th, 10:14 am

Sparks Health System is delighted to announce our commitment to providing outstanding stroke care is again being recognized.

 

The American Heart Association has awarded Sparks Regional Medical Center with the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.  The award acknowledges the Sparks stroke care team’s success in implementing a higher standard of care by ensuring stroke patients receive treatment adhering to nationally accepted guidelines provided by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.

 

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Protect Yourself during Tick Season

Submitted by Alicia.Agent on Thursday, May 2nd, 10:23 am

Arkansas has some of the highest levels of tick-related illnesses of any state in the nation and we are expecting another big year. In 2012, over 900 cases of tick-related illness were reported to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). Five of these cases resulted in death. Cases were found in 63 counties, with illnesses occurring every month of the year but peaking in June. Because many of these illnesses go unreported, the actual number of persons sick from tick-related illness is much higher.

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Sparks Goes to Bat for Local Charity

Submitted by Alicia.Agent on Friday, April 26th, 11:20 am

Sparks Health System is once again stepping up to the plate to host a fundraiser benefiting a local children’s charity.

Staff from area hospitals, fire departments, police stations and emergency response teams are gearing up to participate in the third annual ER Softball Challenge.  The tournament will take place beginning at noon Saturday, April 27 at Ben Geren Regional Park, 7200 Zero St., Fort Smith. 

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