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
- 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
- Albertsons Companies Voluntarily Recalls Three Store-Made Deli Items Containing Recalled Cucumber Supplied by Fresh Creative Foods Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Following a recall initiated by Fresh Creative Foods, a division of Reser's Fine Foods, Inc., Albertsons Companies has voluntarily recalled three store-made deli items, supplied by Fresh Creative Foods, due to possible Salmonella contamination and in association with an active illness outbreak. The
- The Coastal Companies Issues Voluntary Recall on Items with Fresh Start Cucumbers Due to the Potential for Salmonella Contamination
The Coastal Companies is issuing a voluntary recall of 17 products that were produced from cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers, Inc. and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc. due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. These products were distributed by East Coast Fresh in Laurel, MD a
- Walmart Inc. Recalls Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices in Select Texas Stores Because of Possible Health Risk
BENTONVILLE, Ark. May 22nd, 2025 Walmart Inc. is voluntarily recalling Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices, produced in select stores located in Texas, because of the potential for Salmonella contamination. The recall was initiated because this product may contain recalled whole cucumbers supplie
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)
- 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...
- Rhea Law and Frank Morsani named 2025 Tampa Bay Heart Walk co-chairpersons
TAMPA, Fla. May 30, 2025 – The American Heart Association is proud to announce that University of South Florida President Rhea Law and prominent Tampa Bay business leader and philanthropist Frank Morsani will serve as co-chairpersons for the 2025 Tampa...
- Where there’s smoke, there’s fire – and heart health risks
DALLAS, May 30, 2025 — Smoke from Canada wildfires is rapidly drifting into the U.S. and the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, warns that this wildfire smoke exposure may pose an increased risk for heart ...
- American Heart Association responds to sugary drink tax litigation in Santa Cruz
DALLAS, May 29, 2025 — The American Beverage Association and allies filed a lawsuit today in Sacramento Superior Court against the city of Santa Cruz, challenging the city’s sugary drink tax. The two cents per fluid ounce tax on sugary beverages was...
- Waunakee business supports the lifesaving mission of the American Heart Association
WAUNAKEE, Wis. (May 28, 2025) — During the month of April, shoppers and Piggly Wiggly in Waunakee teamed up to support the American Heart Association, devoted to changing the future to a world of healthier lives for all, through the Association’s Life Is...
- American Heart Association celebrates successful Lobby Day at the Michigan Capitol with volunteers, advocates and survivors
On May 6, 2025, the American Heart Association hosted the annual Lobby Day at the Capitol in Lansing, Mich. The event brought together legislators, representatives from both the upper and lower peninsula, volunteers, advocates and survivors from across...
- Bystanders who saved high school baseball player during cardiac arrest to be honored at Hooks game June 3
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, May 29, 2025 — The American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, will present Heartsaver Hero awards to two people who stepped in to perform CPR after a high school baseball player experienced cardiac...
- Adolescente de Chicago gana un concurso sobre la luchar contra las enfermedades cardíacas y los ataques o derrames cerebrales
Chicago, IL - 21 de abril de 2025 — Rian Patadia, estudiante de la escuela secundaria del área de Hinsdale, fue designado ganador de Teen of Impact 2025 de Chicago de la American Heart Association (la Asociación Americana del Corazón) por su esfuerzo en...
- Orlando residents can now take part in a local heart health campaign
Orlando, Fla., May 29, 2025 — The American Heart Association with support from Walgreens’ locations across Orlando and the nation, will give individuals a chance to be part of the progress to reduce heart disease and stroke. Through the American Heart...