Baptist Health Fort Smith & Van Buren

08/07/2026

No more sleeping in! Crystal Lougin, MPH, LPC, of Baptist Health, shares tips on how to get back into the routine.

08/04/2026

Crystal Lougin, MPH, LPC, of Baptist Health talks about how to get your kids emotionally prepared for the classroom.

07/31/2026

After more than 40 years, we’re saying goodbye (but not without a few tears!) as Karl Potts heads into retirement.

We’re so happy for Karl and his wife, Susie, but it’s hard to imagine this place without him. You won’t find a better guy, and while we know our Maintenance team is in good hands, Karl will be greatly missed.

Thank you for your years of service, your friendship, and the legacy you’re leaving behind.

Congratulations, Karl!

07/29/2026

Another delicious dinner served for our neighbors at Hope Campus! ❤️

Serving our community doesn’t stop when the workday ends. Each month, Baptist Health team members volunteer their time to prepare and serve a meal for our neighbors in need.

This week, our Interim President and Chief Nursing Officer, Brandi Stewart, joined Roberta, Rachel, Mary Jo and DJ in the kitchen to lend a hand.

Thank you for representing Baptist Health so well and for continuing to care for our community—inside and outside our hospital walls.

07/28/2026

Happy Work Anniversary, Nycole Oliver, DNP! 🎉

For 25 years, Nycole has been a trusted caregiver, mentor and leader, making a lasting impact on the health of our community. From beginning her career in our emergency department to becoming a Doctor of Nursing Practice and primary care provider, she has dedicated her life to serving others.

Whether she’s caring for patients, mentoring future nurse practitioners or giving back to our community, Nycole’s passion and commitment inspire us all. Thank you for 25 years of exceptional service and for the countless lives you’ve touched. Here’s to this incredible milestone! 💙

07/22/2026

AI vs. Therapy: Can a robot replace a psychologist? 🤖❌🧠

We asked Holly Agud, MD, of Baptist Health Behavioral Clinic-North Little Rock if AI chatbots can genuinely replicate the nuances of a real therapy session. Her answer might surprise you.

07/20/2026

Congrats and thank you to Maria Lourdes Diza, RN, a recent recipient of our Lifesaver Award. Maria’s keen clinical intuition and swift, decisive action recently made a profound difference in a patient’s outcome. Thank you, Maria, for your unwavering vigilance and dedication to patient safety.

07/20/2026

We are proud to announce several of our hospitals were recently recognized by the American Heart and Stroke Associations for their commitment to quality care for patients experiencing heart conditions and stroke. Find more details in the link below. https://bit.ly/458vIlw.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. –  Baptist Health is pleased to announce 11 of its hospitals were recently nationally recognized by the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Get With The Guidelines® program for delivering high-quality, evidence-based stroke and cardiac care that improves patient outcomes and s...

07/16/2026

Big congratulations to Liz Holmes, a wonderful local nurse practitioner who works in our Interventional Radiology Department!

She was recently recognized with a Baptist Health Besty Award. A peer nomination proves exactly why she is so deserving of this honor: "Liz is a world-class provider who spends her entire day going above and beyond for our patients and staff. Her attention to detail, patient care, follow-up, and bedside manner are unmatched. There is no job too big or too small for her, and we are very proud she works in our department."

From managing complex care and answering patient phone calls to personally helping with transport and discharge, Liz is tremendous asset to the healthcare community. Thank you, Liz, for your unmatched dedication! Please join us in congratulating her in the comments below!

07/15/2026

Summer fun can turn serious quickly when the heat spikes. Knowing these warning signs can save a life. Watch out for:

🤒 A body temperature of 101°F to 104°F
🤢 Nausea, vomiting, or stomach cramps
🌀 Dizziness, fainting, or lightheadedness