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Saline Health System names new CEO
February 7, 2025
Saline Memorial Hospital announced today the appointment of Char Boulch as the new chief executive officer (CEO) for Saline Health System, effective February 17. Boulch, who has served as the hospital’s chief nursing officer (CNO) since 2023, brings extensive leadership experience and a deep understanding of the hospital’s operations, staff,...
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National Heart Month: Building Healthy Habits for a Healthy Heart
February 1, 2025
The heart is an amazing muscle. Each day, your heart pumps over 2,000 gallons of blood, circulating oxygen through roughly 60,000 miles of blood vessels in your body. With so much riding on the muscle, it’s no surprise that heart diseases are the #1 cause of death in America –...
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Beat Goes on 5K 2025
January 21, 2025
On Saturday, Feb. 22, Saline Memorial Hospital is hosting the Beat Goes on 5K. The race starts at 9 a.m. at Saline Memorial Hospital, loops through downtown Benton and finishes back at the hospital. Net proceeds from the race benefit the Arkansas Foodbank. Registration prior to race day is $25 for...
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Saline Memorial Hospital welcomes the first baby of 2025
January 3, 2025
BENTON, Ark. (January 3, 2025) – Saline Memorial Hospital is ringing in 2025 celebrating the year’s first bundle of joy, a baby girl named Ma’loni. Iris, the child’s mom, gave birth at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1. Ma’loni weighed 4 pounds and 15 ounces and measured 19.25 inches.
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Saline Memorial Hospital earns Grade A in patient safety from Leapfrog
November 15, 2024
On Friday, Nov. 15, The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety, recognized Saline Memorial Hospital as one of the nation’s top hospitals for patient safety with an “A” grade. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based...
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Smoking Cessation – Your Journey to a Healthier Life
November 14, 2024
If you smoke cigarettes, then you’re probably aware of the dangers they pose to your health. Maybe you’ve thought about quitting. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than two thirds of smokers express a desire to quit, and more than half have tried to quit within the...
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New cardiology provider joins the team at Saline Health System
November 4, 2024
On Friday, Nov. 1, Saline Cardiology, a department of Saline Memorial Hospital, welcomed a new nurse practitioner specializing in heart care. Katelyn Warren will be treating patients alongside Dr. Jeffrey Stewart at the clinic and will be making rounds at Saline Memorial Hospital. Warren said she is dedicated to providing personalized,...
read moreSaline Memorial Hospital holds health summit to create roadmap to health
October 30, 2024
Saline Memorial Hospital and community leaders recently began working on a road map to better health for the people of Saline County and neighboring communities. The hospital recently hosted a Community Health Summit, the culmination of a months-long Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), which was launched by the hospital earlier...
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Saline Health System to host breast cancer awareness event
October 10, 2024
BENTON, Ark. (October 10, 2024) – Sandy George and her daughter, Missy Bishop, share a lot of meaningful family traditions: herb gardening, decorating, design. When Bishop asks her mom for a recipe, it usually means that George comes over to cook it by memory, and the mother and daughter duo...
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Saline Memorial Hospital launches comprehensive study to evaluate health needs of the community
September 24, 2024
Saline Memorial Hospital, in collaboration with other local health professionals and stakeholders, has launched a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), to identify public health needs and priorities in Saline County and its neighboring communities. The CHNA is a systematic collection, assembly, analysis and dissemination of information about the comprehensive health...
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