Bass Classic banquet set for Oct. 22 with fish fry and live music

The Baxter Health Foundation will open its second annual Bass Classic weekend with a banquet from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Baxter Health Wellness Education Center, 2545 Highway 5 North in Mountain Home. Tickets are $50 per person and include a fish fry by John 3:16 Ministries with catfish, chicken tenders,…

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Ozark Surgical Group’s Dr. Isabella Guajardo honored with Heroes with Halos award

Dr. Isabella Guajardo, a general surgeon at Ozark Surgical Group, has received a Heroes with Halos award from the Baxter Health Foundation after a patient nominated her for the care she provided before, during and after surgery. The award was presented by Johanna Foster, office manager at Ozark Surgical Group; Sarah Edwards, executive director of…

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45th annual Health Fair and Expo brings free screenings to Mountain Home on Oct. 7

Twin Lakes area residents can get free health screenings, lab test vouchers and time with local providers on Wednesday, Oct. 7, when the Health Fair and Expo returns for its 45th year. Baxter Health and KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot present the fair, which runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the gymnasium…

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Bargain Box volunteers Ratigan and Lavender receive Heroes with Halos awards

Baxter Health has honored two Bargain Box Thrift Store volunteers, Julia Ratigan and Henry Lavender, with Heroes with Halos awards. The awards were presented by Becky Rose, director of volunteer services; Karla Tyler, Bargain Box coordinator; Trisha Terry, gift officer for the Baxter Health Foundation; Janna Bell, volunteer service coordinator; Sarah Edwards, executive director of…

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Baxter Health offers 15 percent off hospital bills paid before Nov. 30

Baxter Health is knocking 15 percent off any hospital account balance paid in full before Nov. 30, 2026. The discount took effect immediately and applies to all patients and hospital employees. No paperwork is required. The discount is applied automatically at the time of payment, whether the bill is paid online, in person at the…

ByChris FultonOctober 2, 20260Comments

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Baxter Health physician honored with Heroes with Halos Award

Dr. Jacob Carter has received a Heroes with Halos Award from Baxter Health after a patient nominated him for the care he provided during two hospital stays. Members of the intensive care unit staff presented the award. "Dr. Carter continued the legacy of exceptional care, listening attentively to my specific health challenges, explaining procedures clearly…

ByChris FultonSeptember 28, 20260Comments

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Reppell Diabetes Clinic staff honored with Heroes with Halos awards

Four members of the Reppell Diabetes Clinic staff have received Heroes with Halos awards from Baxter Health after a volunteer nominated them for the care they show the people they work with. Jodi Bodenhamer, APRN, CDCES; Donna Love; Carrie Geier, BSN, RN, MSEd; and Geri Taylor, MSN, RN, were recognized by Baxter Health President and…

ByChris FultonSeptember 25, 20260Comments

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Baxter Health ER nurse earns DAISY Award for coming in on her own time to treat patient

Sarah Dewey, a registered nurse in the Baxter Health emergency department, has been presented a DAISY Award after she came in on her own time to care for a patient who had no one else to help him. The DAISY Award is a national program that honors nurses who go above and beyond for their…

ByChris FultonSeptember 22, 20260Comments

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45th annual Health Fair and Expo brings free screenings to Mountain Home on Oct. 7

Twin Lakes area residents can get free health screenings, lab test vouchers and time with local providers on Wednesday, Oct. 7, when the Health Fair and Expo returns for its 45th year. Baxter Health and KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot present the fair, which runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the gymnasium…

ByChris FultonSeptember 21, 20260Comments

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Boat registration opens for second Baxter Health Foundation Bass Classic

Boat registration is open for the Baxter Health Foundation's second annual Bass Classic, set for Saturday, Oct. 24, on Lake Norfork. Entry is $200 per boat with a maximum of two anglers. The first flight launches at 7 a.m. from Lake Norfork Marina in Henderson, with weigh-in at 3 p.m. Anglers can register at baxterhealth.org/bassclassic.…

ByChris FultonSeptember 17, 20260Comments