Hospital News
Announcing new mammography technology!
Chicot Memorial Medical Center is excited to announce an upgrade to our mammography services. Our new 3D imaging technology allows radiologists to examine breast tissue layer by layer, improving clarity and enabling earlier detection. This advancement reduces the need for follow-up visits caused by unclear results, while using only four radiation exposures—half the amount required by many other machines—without compromising image quality.
Chicot Memorial Medical Center is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
CHICOT MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Silver Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Chicot Memorial Medical Center awarded for efforts to improve rural acute cardiac care
Chicot Memorial Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Coronary Artery Disease Rural Gold recognition for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing non ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS).
Extraordinary nurses recognized at Chicot Memorial Medical Center
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.
Food Safety News
- Peterson Company Recalls Twin Sisters Creamery Brand Whatcom Blue and Farmhouse Cheese Products Because of Possible Health Risk
October 26, 2025, Peterson Company of Auburn, WA is voluntarily recalling Twin Sisters Creamery brand item# 28855 Whatcom Blue and item# 29608 Farmhouse Cheese products which were made from raw milk because they may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing
- Zingerman's Candy Manufactory Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut & Cashew in Candy Bars
Zingerman's Candy Manufactory of Ann Arbor, Michigan is recalling Zingerman's Peanut Butter Crush Full Size Bars with Lot#174250 because it may contain undeclared cashew and Zingerman's Ca$hew Cow Full Size Bars with Lot#174250 because it may contain undeclared peanut. People who have an allergy or
- Aquastar (USA) Corp Recalls Shrimp Because of Possible Health Risk
October 17, 2025, AquaStar (USA) Corp of Seattle, WA is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of frozen shrimp imported from Indonesia because they may have been prepared, packed, or held under conditions whereby they may have become exposed to very low levels of cesium-137 (Cs-137).
- Jody's Inc. Recalls Cabot Creamery Sea Salt Caramel Cheddar Popcorn Due to Undeclared Peanuts CORRECTED UPC CODE
Jody's Inc. is recalling Cabot Creamery Sea Salt Caramel Cheddar Popcorn 6 oz (170 g) bag, lot number 2519907B1, Best If Enjoyed By: 07 15 26 UPC 8 50016 94430 6, due to presence of undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threa
- Nat's Nuts Issues Allergy Alert on Potential Undeclared Cashews in Nat's Nuts Brand Cinnamon Whiskey Pecans
Nat's Nuts of Rochester, NY is recalling 600 bags of Cinnamon Whiskey Pecans, because they may contain undeclared cashews. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
- Haitai, Inc. Recalls Haetae (HT) Brand Cinnamon Powder 8 oz of Possible Risk
Haitai, Inc of Cerritos, CA (Oct., 15, 2025) is recalling Haetae (HT) brand Cinnamon powder 8 oz because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead.
- Kenz Henz Recalls "Pastured Raised Eggs" Because of Possible Health Risk
Kenz Henz of Santa Fe, TX, is recalling its 12 count packages of "Grade AA Large Pasture Raised eggs" because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with wea
- Publix Rich & Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream Voluntarily Recalled in Select Areas
Publix has initiated a voluntary recall on one lot of Publix Rich & Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream, UPC 41415 03043, that may contain an undeclared egg allergen. The product was distributed to stores located in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Florida, except for stores in Jackson
- Raw Bistro Pet Fare Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Beef Entrée Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
October 9, 2025 - Raw Bistro Pet Fare, Cannon Falls, MN is voluntarily recalling two product sizes of its frozen beef dog food because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
- Ben's Original(TM) Issues Voluntary Recall of Select Ben's Original Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown, and Long Grain & Wild Ready Rice Products Due to Possible Presence of Small Stones from Farm
Ben's Original is initiating a voluntary recall in the United States on a limited number of Ben's Original Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown, and Long Grain & Wild Ready Rice products due to the possible presence of small, naturally occurring stones originating from the rice farm. These small ston
Health News
- CDC Immunization Schedule Adopts Individual-Based Decision-Making for COVID-19 and Standalone Vaccination for Chickenpox in Toddlers
CDC updated updated its adult and child immunization schedules to apply individual-based decisions
- Statement from Laura Chanchien Parajón, MD, MPH, Director (Acting), CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, on the passing of Suzy Ellis, Tips From Former Smokers® participant
We extend our deepest condolences to Suzy's family, her friends, and all who cared about her.
- Listeria Outbreak to include more Prepared Foods
CDC Expands Listeria Outbreak Alert to Include Additional Prepared Foods
- CDC Reports Latest National Data on Syphilis in Newborns and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
New CDC data shows U.S. cases of newborn syphilis increased for the 12th consecutive year in 2024
- CDC Report Finds Sharp Rise in Dangerous Drug-Resistant Bacteria
A CDC report found a dramatic increase in a dangerous type of drug-resistant bacteria.
- Statement from Laura Chanchien Parajón, MD, MPH, Director (Acting), CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, on the passing of Michael Fletcher, Tips From Former Smokers® participant
Michael Fletcher, a passionate advocate for quit-smoking efforts, has passed away
- Certain Metabolic Meals home delivery foods reported in ongoing Salmonella outbreak investigation
Sixteen people in ten states have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella.
- Nearly 100 people sick in Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs
95 people from 14 states have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella.
- Statement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. visited CDC headquarters in response to tragic gunfire attack
- CDC Launches New Campaign to Address Youth Substance Use and Mental Health
CDC launches Free Mind campaign providing teens with resources about substance use and mental health
- Heart health advocates gather in nation’s capital, urge funding for lifesaving HEARTS Act
WASHINGTON D.C., October 27, 2025 — Cardiac arrest survivors, families who have lost a loved one to cardiac arrest, health care providers and other volunteer advocates from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C. this week to ask their elected...
- Equipping Berkeley County students to save lives with CPR
CHARLESTON, S.C., October 27, 2025— In recognition of Sudden Cardiac Awareness Month, the American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives, is empowering local students to save lives by providing Hands-Only CPR training equipment to...
- New certification helps clinicians advance digital cardiac care
DALLAS, October 27, 2025 — The rapidly expanding availability of remote telehealth cardiac health care poses a growing challenge for health care providers to learn how to use new digital tools and resources safely and effectively to treat people living...
- Hats for Heart returns December 4 with new focus on emergency preparedness
SOUTHLAKE, October 27, 2025 — The American Heart Association announces the 2025–2026 Tarrant County Hats for Heart Luncheon, an annual event uniting local leaders, philanthropists, and advocates in support of lifesaving education and emergency...
- Over 1,500 walkers unite in Madera to build a community of lifesavers
Fresno, Calif., Sat. Oct. 25, 2025 — More than 1,500 people gathered at Tesoro Viejo for the Central Valley Heart and Stroke Walk on Sat. Oct. 25. Red was the color of the day as company and community teams walked to celebrate heart disease and stroke...
- New Mexico advocate heads to D.C. to push for lifesaving legislation
ALBUQUERQUE, Oct. 24, 2025 — Shayai Lucero of Laguna Pueblo will travel to Washington, D.C., next week to urge Congress to fund the lifesaving HEARTS Act — legislation designed to ensure every school is prepared to respond to a cardiac emergency. She...
- Oklahoma advocates bring personal stories to Capitol Hill to push for lifesaving school CPR legislation
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 24, 2025 — Three Oklahomans with powerful personal stories are heading to Washington, D.C., Oct. 27-28 to urge Congress to fund the HEARTS Act — legislation designed to ensure every school is prepared to respond to a cardiac...
- Cheyenne CPR advocate heads to D.C. to push for lifesaving legislation
CHEYENNE, WYO., Oct. 24, 2025 —Toni Decklever, a nurse from Cheyenne, will travel to Washington, D.C., Oct. 27-28 to urge Congress to fund the lifesaving HEARTS Act — legislation designed to ensure every school is prepared to respond to a cardiac...
- Hampton Roads healthcare and banking executives spearhead local women’s heart health movement
HAMPTON ROADS, Va., October 24, 2025 — Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women[1] in Hampton Roads and across the United States. To change that, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health...
- Skyview Elementary School receives new equipment to improve schoolwide health and well-being from American Heart Association, MVB Bank
WHAT: The American Heart Association and MVB Bank will present all new physical education equipment to Skyview Elementary School in Morgantown as part of its Kids Heart Challenge™ program. MVB Bank is the “Recess Reboot” sponsor of the equipment. WHO:...