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
- Shang Hao Jia, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in Danshi Brand Spicy Shredded Tofu
Shang Hao Jia, Inc. of South El Monte, CA is recalling 50 case of Danshi brand Spicy Shredded Tofu, because it may contains undeclared sesame.
- Mellace Family Brands California, Inc. Issues An Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk Allergen In Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils
Mellace Family Brands California, Inc. of Warren, OH is recalling Wegmans Semi - Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils, because they contain undeclared milk allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this prod
- Kilwins Quality Confections, LLC. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecans in Mocha Truffles
Kilwins Quality Confections, LLC., of Petoskey, Michigan, is voluntarily recalling Mocha Truffles because they may contain undeclared pecans.
- Sabores Bakery, Dba Sabores A Tu Mesa, Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Mousse Desserts
Sabores Fit Bakery of Kissimmee, FL is recalling MOUSSE DESSERTS, because they may contain undeclared Milk, Eggs, Soy Ingredients (Soybean oil, Soy Lecithin), Wheat, Tree Nuts ( Almonds, Hazelnuts ). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to these allergens run the risk of serio
- Face Rock Creamery Voluntarily Recalls Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds Because of Possible Health Risk
Face Rock Creamery of Bandon, Oregon is voluntarily recalling two specific lots of its Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds, 6oz. cups, Use By date 08292025, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections
- International Foodsource, LLC. Issues Allergy Alert in Nonpareil, Semi-Sweet Chocolate (Christmas Seeds) Sold as Dark Chocolate Nonpareils
International Foodsource, LLC of Randolph NJ is recalling 10 oz packages of Southeastern Grocers Dark Chocolate Nonpareils, because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume t
- Lipari Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in "Dark Chocolate Nonpareils"
Lipari Foods of Warren, MI, is recalling its 14-ounce packages of JLM Branded "Dark Chocolate Nonpareils" food treats because they may contain undeclared milk. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
- Weaver Nut Company Inc., Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Chocolate Nonpareils
Weaver Nut Company, Inc. is recalling the following chocolate products with specific lot codes, due to potential undeclared milk allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the impacted products an
- Medtech Products Inc. Issues Nationwide Recall of Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup Due to Microbial Contamination
June 17, 2025-Medtech Products Inc., a Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. company ("Medtech" or "Company"), is voluntarily recalling five lots of Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup (the "Product") due to the presence of Bacillus cereus and loss of shelf-stability. Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) can cau
- Meijer Issues Recall on Frederik's Dark Chocolate Almonds Due to Presence of Undeclared Cashews
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 13, 2025 - Meijer is announcing a recall of certain packages of Frederik's Dark Chocolate Almonds because they may also contain dark chocolate-covered cashews, which are not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews run the risk of a
Health News
- CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Concludes Meeting with Joint Statement
The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) held a meeting on June 25-26, 2025.
- CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to Meet June 25-26
The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will hold a meeting on June 25-26, 2025
- CDC warns of Listeria outbreak linked to recalled chicken fettuccine alfredo meals
17 people have gotten sick from the same strain of Listeria linked to fettuccine chicken alfredo
- CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to pistachio cream
Four people have gotten sick with the same strand of Salmonella linked to pistachio cream
- CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs
A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted
- 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.
- West Valley CEO takes the helm to save lives
GOODYEAR, AZ. July 2, 2025 — The American Heart Association, which has been saving lives for more than 100 years, has put a spotlight on CPR education as a critical element of the Heart Walk, a year-round campaign aimed at raising funds to fight...
- Stacey Brandt to chair local 2025-26 Go Red For Women® movement
TAMPA, Fla., July 1, 2025 [DP1] – Nearly half of women ages 20 and older are living with some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the No. 1 killer of women.[1] Driven by her deep commitment to advancing women’s heart health in Tampa Bay, Stacey Brandt,...
- Westchester Heart Walk Spotlights Survivor’s Journey and Lifesaving Mission
VALHALLA, July 1, 2025 — Chris Cummins was the picture of health. At 56, he exercised regularly, ate well and never smoked. But in the spring of 2022, his life took a dramatic and unexpected turn. “I was walking five miles a day, lifting weights and...
- Massachusetts library expands role as community hub with blood pressure station
FRANKLIN, Mass., June 24, 2025 — The oldest public lending library in the country is embracing a thoroughly modern mission: protecting the heart health of its community. The Franklin Public Library—founded in 1790 with books donated by Benjamin...
- Local women recognized as heroes at Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Walk
WORCESTER, Mass., June 25, 2025 — Two local women whose work is making Central Massachusetts a safer, healthier place were honored by the American Heart Association during the Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Walk, held earlier this month at Fitton...
- Emergency training leader takes the helm to save lives at Greater Maryland Heart Walk
BALTIMORE, July 1, 2025 – The founder of Rescue One Training for Life, a Maryland-based provider of CPR, AED, and emergency preparedness training and equipment, will lead the charge as the chair of the 2025 American Heart Association Greater Maryland...
- American Heart Association announces new volunteer leaders for 2025-26
DALLAS, July 1, 2025 — The American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, has named its volunteer leadership for fiscal year 2025-26. Beginning July 1, Lee A. Shapiro, J.D., a Florida-based financial expert in health...
- Governor signs lifesaving bill mandating cardiac emergency response plans in all Vermont schools
MONTPELIER, VT, June 27 2025 — Advocates with the American Heart Association, devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, celebrated today as Gov. Phil Scott signed lifesaving legislation. Bill H.480, a comprehensive education bill that includes a...
- Rocky Thurston of DMI chairs the Greater Washington Region Heart Walk Campaign; Lauren Sipple of KPMG leads Executives With Heart campaign
Washington, DC, June 11, 2025 – Rocky Thurston, CEO of DMI, a global technology consulting and professional services firm, has been named chair of the 2025 Greater Washington Region Heart Walk. The event, scheduled for Nov. 1 at the National Mall, brings...
- One day after the anniversary of her heart transplant, Westmoreland woman will share her story at the Go Red for Women Luncheon
UTICA, New York, May 16, 2025 – Heart disease has played too large a role in Erica Raspante’s life, and she shared her story at the May 1 Go Red for Women Luncheon so that others know that anyone, at any age, can have heart disease. The day...