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Booster shots for three vaccines available now

WebThe Eureka Springs Hospital offers first, second and booster shots of Moderna and Pfizer from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Fridays. The free shots are also available at the Carroll County Health Department in Berryville. ESH Community Liaison Catherine Pappas said they have seen a lot of interest in booster shots and have even been giving …

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New Covid-19 vaccines recommended for those over 65

WebOn March 1 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention came out with new guidelines recommending that people over 65, and younger people with chronic illnesses, should be vaccinated again with the new monovalent vaccine. Bell said that because the CDC said “should” instead of “may” get vaccinated, which was the advice …

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Health management company has troubled history

Web18075. Recently the Eureka Springs City Council voted unanimously to encourage the Eureka Springs Hospital Commission to investigate a proposal by Allegiance Health Management (AHM) that the city borrow $5 to $8 million to tear down and rebuild part of the ESH. AHM signed a lease to manage the ESH in 2007 promising to build a …

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AHM facing trial on alleged false Medicare billing

Web5898. A case by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) against Allegiance Health Management (AHM) alleging false Medicare billing for psychotherapy services is expected to get underway later this month in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas. AHM, a private company based in Shreveport, La., operates Eureka Springs …

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Hospital Commission meets on camera, elects new officers

Web558. On Monday night, Eureka Springs Hospital commissioners held their monthly meeting in the Auditorium for the first time. The meeting was live streamed on YouTube. As anticipated, Chair John House announced his resignation and new officers were selected for two-year terms. Commissioners Tyson Burden and Barbara Dicks …

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Citizens tell council that health is their primary interest

WebAmid the highest count of Covid-19 cases in Carroll County since the pandemic inception, Eureka Springs city council held a special meeting to hear a presentation on “Six Weeks of Fun” by local eve…

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Patient beware: Get the right shot Eureka Springs Independent

WebCovid-19 vaccinations are still controversial. Many people who were thrilled to get the early shots and boosters got “vaccine fatigue” and did not get the most recent bivalent shot covering both the Delta and Omicron strains that was available in spring 2023.

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Industry determines 5G to be fast and safe: New and closer …

WebA new generation of cellular telephone technology, 5G, is under development and has people anticipating an entirely new network that is faster and “smarter,” but it isn’t known when 5G will be available in Eureka Springs or Carroll County.

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Hospital gives council a positive rundown Eureka Springs …

WebHospital Commission Chair Kent Turner presented audits done for 2021 through 2023 at the Jan. 22 Eureka Springs City Council meeting, saying that when he started on the commission, ESH had no accountants or a CFO, but now they do, and in accordance with by-laws, are now doing annual audits.

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Benefits of a healthy economy Eureka Springs Independent

WebA healthy economy is a green economy in harmony with Nature. I asked Elizabeth, an acquaintance, about Global Warming. Liz said Fox News claims global warming is a hoax, Al Gore is not to be trusted, and the US is doing more than any other country to reduce carbon emissions.

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People Helping People picks up after Medicaid hesitates

WebAbout 212,000 people in Arkansas have been dropped from Medicaid healthcare coverage in the past four months, with 82,000 being dropped in July alone. The Arkansas Department of Health has said som…

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ECHO Village affordable housing development launched

WebThey are planning 20 – 25 small homes in the community, one and two-bedroom houses ranging from 300 – 1,200 sq. ft. Homes will be clustered, leaving room for green space, a playground, community garden, community picnic area and community center. “Community” is key, said Dr. Dan Bell, co-founder of ECHO. People will be …

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Covid milder, but not letting go Eureka Springs Independent

WebCases of Covid-19 are increasing again in Eureka Springs and Northwest Arkansas, according to recently released information. There has been an outbreak at the Washington County Jail with 42 of more than 800 inmates in the …

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‘You can only yell at the TV so long’ Suzie Bell wants fairness in

WebSuzie Bell has a long history of seeing something that needs to be done, and doing it. She and her husband, Dr. Dan Bell, are co-founders of the Eureka Christian Health Outreach (ECHO) clinic, founded in 2005, that has received national attention for its unique model of providing care to those in need.

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Covid up, allergies way up Eureka Springs Independent

WebResidents of Eureka Springs have reported catching Covid recently, even those who went through the early years of the pandemic without getting the virus. But other viruses appear to be dominant rig…

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Flatiron Building was controversial when developed

Web3710. Spring/Center Streets before the Flatiron Building 1980. Lawrence Smith, 79, recalls that when he first started traveling through Eureka Springs about 50 years ago on trips to collect antiques and collectables to sell at his auction house business then located in Fort Smith, he thought US 62 was all there was to Eureka.

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Hospitality House planned at ECHO Village Eureka Springs …

WebSupporters of the ECHO Village are currently working to raise money for Phase Two of the project to provide decent, affordable housing for area citizens. “Christopher P. Epley “Big Cat” Hospitality…

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Hospital continues to expand Eureka Springs Independent

Web“Glory Hallelujah!” was Treasurer Kent Turner’s reaction to the first income statement and balance sheet presented since September when he came on board the Eureka Springs Hospital Commission. The …

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Baranyk switches to new clinic Eureka Springs Independent

WebDecember 18, 2019. 1099. Dr. Christopher Baranyk, D.O., is practicing out of the same office space located near Passion Play Rd. and US 62 at 4052 E. Van Buren Street, Suite A, but has a new telephone number after switching affiliation from the Northwest Health System Clinic to the North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) based in Harrison.

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