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National Park Medical Center Names 2021 Mercy Award Winner
May 5, 2021
Taryn Cicero recognized for demonstrating compassion and unwavering commitment to helping others
read moreNPMC Hosts Hot Springs Sweethearts for Cardiac Cath Lab Tour
April 21, 2021
Program encourages cardiovascular learning, heart healthy lifestyles
read moreYour Health Means Everything: Taking Care of Yourself in a Post-Pandemic World
April 6, 2021
Your Health Means Everything: Taking Care of Yourself in a Post-Pandemic World by Lisa Wallace, CNO, National Park Medical Center Life has changed in ways both big and small over the last year. Plans were suspended and priorities shifted as we cautiously made our way through a situation that we had never...
read moreCOVID-19 Vaccines: It’s Time to Roll Up Your Sleeve
March 10, 2021
Nearly one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, most of us have become accustomed to wearing masks, social distancing, virtual schooling and remote working. We have all made sacrifices to protect ourselves and one another, but there is another very important step you can take to help end this pandemic and get back to normal. As soon as you have the opportunity, please consider getting the...
read morePrevention on the Brain: How to Protect Yourself from Concussions and Other Injuries
March 10, 2021
When you think about your health, some of the first things that probably come to mind are healthy eating, exercise, visits with a provider and other steps to help prevent and manage illness and disease. But there is another important factor to consider when thinking about maintaining good health –...
read moreWhy I Got the COVID-19 Vaccine, By Dr. Albert Chinn
March 8, 2021
While changing traditions this year was hard, I know there are people here in our community who are facing much greater difficulties because of how COVID-19 has impacted their lives. And while we are beginning to see a significant decline in the numbers in Garland county and at National Park...
read moreKeeping the Happy in Your Holiday: Making the Most of This Year’s Challenging Season
December 9, 2020
With its myriad joyful and time-honored traditions, the holiday season is a cherished time of the year for many. Unfortunately, it can also be a stressful and emotionally trying time, especially for those juggling numerous obligations or coping with the loss of a loved one. And as COVID-19 cases continue...
read moreNational Park Medical Center Temporarily Revises Visitation to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
November 18, 2020
The new policy will include limiting visitor hours to 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm daily, for one well visitor per patient per day. The ICU will remain closed to visitors. Exceptions to the policy will include Labor & Delivery, pediatric and end-of-life patients. All visitors must be 16 years of...
read moreCelebrating Safely: How to keep you, your family and your community healthy this holiday season
November 13, 2020
The final two months of the year are traditionally filled with a number of opportunities to celebrate with family, friends and co-workers. Of course, 2020 has been anything but a traditional year, thanks in no small part to the ongoing pandemic. As we continue to fight COVID-19 and work to...
read moreBlood Donation: How You Can Aid in the COVID-19 Fight and Make Your Community Healthier
November 13, 2020
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood – but only about 10 percent of those who are eligible to give actually make a blood donation each year. Donated blood is a necessary part of helping patients cope with a wide variety of conditions, including burns, trauma, heart surgery,...
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