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NYITCOM, St. Bernards and A-State to host diversity conference

JONESBORO, AR – Three Jonesboro institutions are partnering to host the third-annual Northeast Arkansas Diversity Conference, which aims to help businesses and organizations develop and create more inclusive workplaces.  St. Bernards Healthcare; the Arkansas State University Division of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement; and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [read more…]

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Pediatric Clinic Makes a SPLASH

Jonesboro, Ark. – NEA Baptist Pediatric Clinic will host a free water safety event on Saturday, June 4 at the NEA Baptist Wellness Center on Phillips Drive in Jonesboro from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. The event is called SPLASH which stands for Safety and Prevention Leaves All Swimmers Happy. According [read more…]

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St. Bernards Earns Consecutive National Honor for Hospital Safety

JONESBORO, Ark. – St. Bernards Medical Center has consecutively earned the highest letter grade, “A,”from the independent nonprofit organization, The Leapfrog Group, based on safety measures practiced at the hospital. These letter grades, known as Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, range from the best grade, “A,” to the lowest grade, “F.” They look at publicly available measures of safety, including inpatient injuries, [read more…]

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St. Bernards Observes ‘Day of Reflection and Healing’

JONESBORO, Ark. – In solidarity with other healthcare providers across Arkansas, St. Bernards Healthcare will observe a “Day of Reflection and Healing” on Wednesday, acknowledging COVID-19’s impacts on each community throughout our region. St. Bernards joins the independent health policy organization, the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI), in naming [read more…]