Hospital News

Extraordinary nurses recognized at Chicot Memorial Medical Center
DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses April Etheridge, RN DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award Mary Hollins-Scott, RN FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5-8-25 CONTACTS: The DAISY Foundation Tena Carraher (404) 285-9158 tenabarnescarraher@DAISYfoundation.org DAISYfoundation.org Chicot Memorial Medical Center LaJuan Scales, Chief Nursing Officer (870) 265-9335 Lajuan.Scales@chicotmemorial.com EXTRAORDINARY NURSES RECOGNIZED AT CHICOT MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER 5-8-24 (Lake Village, AR) –April Etheridge, RN and Mary Hollins-Scott, RN of Chicot Memorial Medical Center were recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses and The DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award, respectively. The awards are part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses nomination submitted for April Etheridge, RN read “April cared for my mother at home during her illness. She was compassionate, kind and so professional. She never rushed through the visit and always listened to my mother and I. She was prompt in speaking with the Dr. and letting us know what we needed to do. Anything we needed she helped us arrange. I have worked in home health, and I know the challenges it presents in serving a patient and she was outstanding. Her caring attitude was felt in every conversation, and she made my mother feel like she was the only person she was caring for. My mother was difficult to draw blood and I watched her patiently search for a vein so there was little to no pain involved. She searched all over and treated her so kindly my mother never realized what was happening.

Hilda Lauhon, BSN, RN, CIC earns infection control credential
Arlington, VA – CBIC has announced that Hilda Lauhon, BSN, RN, CIC of Chicot Memorial Medical Center has earned the Certified in Infection Control (CIC®) credential and has demonstrated a mastery of infection prevention and control knowledge by taking and passing this comprehensive examination. Certification is maintained through successful completion of examination or continuing education units every five years.

Extraordinary nurses recognized at Chicot Memorial Medical Center
DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses Jennifer Lockett, RN DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award Zoe Hackett, RN FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5-8-24 CONTACTS: The DAISY Foundation Tena Carraher (404) 285-9158 tenabarnescarraher@DAISYfoundation.org DAISYfoundation.org Chicot Memorial Medical Center LaJuan Scales, Chief Nursing Officer (870) 265-9335 Lajuan.Scales@chicotmemorial.com EXTRAORDINARY NURSES RECOGNIZED AT CHICOT MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER 5-8-24 (Lake Village, AR) –Jennifer Lockett, RN and Zoe Hackett, RN of Chicot Memorial Medical Center were recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses and The DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award, respectively. The awards are part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses nomination submitted for Jennifer Lockett, RN read “My mother is there, and Jennifer has shown so much compassion towards her and my family. She always has a smile on her face. Whenever we use the call light she’s there. She answers our questions with knowledge. We are so thankful she crossed our paths.” The DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award nominations submitted for Zoe Hackett, RN included “Zoe is an excellent and much caring RN. I worked with her in the hospital setting for many years. She is very patient and family oriented. She goes far and beyond the job description that is required of her,” “I first met Mrs. Zoe at the beginning of my career just before I graduated nursing school. She was the first one there to teach me what real bedside nursing was like and I’m glad that I was able to

Chicot Memorial Medical Center awarded for efforts to improve rural care for coronary artery disease
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4-26-24 CONTACT: John E. Heard, Chief Executive Officer 870-265-9332 Chicot Memorial Medical Center awarded for efforts to improve rural care for coronary artery disease The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Coronary Artery Disease Rural Recognition Bronze award recognizes efforts to address the unique health needs of rural communities Lake Village, AR 4-26-24 — People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts and have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease.[1],[2] Chicot Memorial Medical Center is committed to changing that. For efforts to optimize acute cardiac care and eliminate rural health care outcome disparities, Chicot Memorial Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Rural Recognition Bronze award for suspected non ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS). The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, recognizes the importance of health care services provided to people living in rural areas by rural hospitals that play a vital role in initiation of timely evidence-based care. For that reason, all rural hospitals participating in Get With The Guidelines® – CAD are eligible to receive award recognition based on a unique methodology focused on NSTE-ACS and/or ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) performance metrics “We are proud that our team at Chicot Memorial Medical Center is being recognized for the important work we do every day to improve the lives of people in Chicot County who are affected by coronary artery disease, giving
Food Safety News
- Tgd Cuts, LLC Initiated Voluntary Recall of Cucumber from Bedner Growers Inc., Which Had the Potential to Be Contaminated with Salmonella
TGD Cuts, LLC of Jessup, MD has initiated a voluntary recall of the specific tub and tray items listed below because they contained cucumber from Bedner Growers Inc., which had the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
- Firehook of Virginia Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in Classic Sea Salt Crackers
Firehook of Virginia is recalling one lot of Firehook brand Classic Sea Salt Organic Crackers because they may contain undeclared sesame.
- Camerican International, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Aldi Brand Casa Mamita Churro Bites Filled with Chocolate Hazelnut Cream
Camerican International of Paramus, NJ is recalling 7.05 oz boxes of Aldi Brand Casa Mamita Churro Bites Filled with Chocolate Hazelnut Cream because they may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic react
- Homegrown Family Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Shore Lunch Oven Style Breader & Batter Mix
Homegrown Family Foods is recalling its Shore Lunch Oven Style Breader & Batter Mix 6oz Box due to the presence of undeclared milk. Individuals with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. For ease of identification,
- Isabelle's Kitchen Inc. Recalls Refrigerated Deli Salads Containing Fresh Cucumbers Because of Possible Health Risk
Isabelle's Kitchen, Inc., Harleysville, PA, is recalling 946 cases of refrigerated deli salads containing fresh cucumbers recalled by Bedner Grower's, Inc. because they have potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young chil
- Supreme Service Solutions LLC Voluntarily Recalls Supreme Vegetable Products Because of Possible Health Risk
Supreme Service Solutions LLC. (dba Supreme Produce) is voluntarily recalling items purchased from Bedner Growers Inc. (purchased from Kroger and its affiliates ) due to possible contamination with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frai
- Santa Monica Seafood Voluntarily Recalls Atlantic Salmon Portions with Seafood Stuffing Due to Undeclared Soy
May 24, 2025, Santa Monica Seafood of Rancho Dominguez, CA, is voluntarily recalling Atlantic Salmon Portions with Seafood Stuffing because it may contain undeclared soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy risk a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this
- Spectrum Brands Pet LLC Recalls a Single Lot of Tetra Reptomin Reptile Food for Aquatic Turtles Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Spectrum Brands Pet LLC ("SPG") is voluntarily recalling its Tetra ReptoMin 3-In-1 SELECT-A-FOOD reptile food product intended for aquatic turtles due to potential contamination with Salmonella. The product is packaged in a plastic, 1.56oz container with a green label and a UPC Bar Code #: 0 46798 7
- JFE Franchising, Inc. Recalls A Limited Number of Cucumber Products Because Of Possible Health Risk
Houston, TX (May 23, 2025) - JFE Franchising, Inc. of Houston, TX, is recalling a limited number of fresh-cut cucumber items and sushi products containing cucumber because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
- Big Y Foods Recalls Made-To-Order Subs, Wraps and Paninis Sold in Massachusetts and Connecticut Because of Possible Health Risk
Big Y Foods of Springfield, MA is voluntarily recalling some Made-To-Order Subs, Wraps and Paninis sold between 5/20 and 5/21 in some Massachusetts and Connecticut retail stores (listed below), because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious a
Health News
- CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to whole cucumbers
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted
- Statement from CDC's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control on Provisional 2024 Overdose Death Data
The data from CDC's National Vital Statistics System shows a 27% decrease in drug overdose deaths
- CDC announces Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry
A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted
- CDC Statement on Measles Outbreak
CDC is aware of the second measles death in Texas, and our thoughts are with the family.
- CDC Statement on Measles Outbreak
CDC is in close communication with Texas health authorities over the recent measles outbreak.
- CDC Reports Nearly 24% Decline in U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths
CDC Reports Nearly 24% Decline in U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths
- CDC warns of Listeria outbreak linked to supplement shakes distributed in long-term care facilities
CDC warns of Listeria outbreak linked to supplement shakes distributed in long-term care facilities
- U.S. Government Releases First National One Health Plan to Protect People, Animals, and Our Environment from Shared Health Threats
U.S. Government releases first national One Health plan to protect from shared health threats.
- First H5 Bird Flu Death Reported in United States
A person with severe avian influenza A(H5N1) illness ("H5N1 bird flu") has passed away.
- CDC Confirms First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the United States
December 18, 2024-- A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza A(H5N1)
- NFL’s Falcons mark CPR Week with Hands-Only CPR and AED training
ATLANTA, JUNE 5, 2025 — With sudden cardiac arrest claiming thousands of lives each year, the Atlanta Falcons teamed up with the American Heart Association to equip players and coaches with the lifesaving CPR (cardiopulmonary) skills during National CPR...
- Long Island Soccer League Receives Lifesaving CPR Training Kit
LONG ISLAND, June 5, 2025 — The American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives, and Wegmans are working together to strengthen the local chain of survival by equipping youth sports communities with CPR and First Aid training...
- Morgantown Heart Walk brings community together to fight heart disease & stroke
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – June 4, 2025 – The American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, is encouraging the community to lace up their sneakers and walk for a heart-healthier Morgantown this Saturday with the 2025...
- NFL safety Justin Reid expands CPR education for youth through summer program
KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 5, 2025 — More than 350,000 cardiac arrests happen outside hospitals in the U.S. each year. Most don’t receive the cardiopulmonary recitation (CPR) they need to survive. NFL player Justin Reid is tackling that reality through a new...
- Texans add lifesavers to the chain of survival in Houston
HOUSTON, JUNE 5, 2025 — The American Heart Association and Houston Texans gathered nearly 100 youth sports coaches from the Texans Showcase
- La Asociación Americana del Corazón presenta el primer quiosco móvil de RCP solo con manos en Los Ángeles
LOS ÁNGELES, 3 de junio de 2025 — La Asociación Americana del Corazón (American Heart Association) presentó hoy el primer quiosco móvil de capacitación en RCP solo con las manos (o CPR en inglés) en el condado de Los Ángeles, brindando a sus residentes...
- American Heart Association unveils first mobile Hands-Only CPR kiosk in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, June 3, 2025 — The American Heart Association today unveiled the first mobile Hands-Only CPR training kiosk in Los Angeles County, providing residents with the opportunity to learn the lifesaving skill in minutes. The event coincided with...
- 2025 South Florida Heart Ball unites to create a world of longer, healthier lives
Hollywood, Fla., June 3, 2025 — Recently the American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, brought together community leaders, volunteers and survivors at the 2025 South Florida Heart Ball. The gala showcased how research...
- CPR & AED Awareness Week underscores need to fund HEARTS Act
WASHINGTON DC, June XX, 2025 — During CPR & AED Awareness Week, the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health of all, is spotlighting the urgent need for CPR education, AED access and strong public policies that can save...
- Seconds matter: North Texas first responders race to save lives — so can you
DALLAS, June 2, 2025 — Every second counts when a heart stops. This CPR and AED Awareness Week (June 1–7), the American Heart Association in North Texas is calling on everyone, everywhere to be prepared and empowered to become a vital link in the chain...