02/28/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
McCurtain Memorial Hospital Announces Formation of Community Healthcare Advisory Panel
McCurtain Memorial Hospital (MMH) has announced the formation of a new Community Healthcare Advisory Panel, with its inaugural meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 16, at 10:00 a.m. The panel will convene on the third Thursday of each month at the MMH Community Center.
The Community Healthcare Advisory Panel will include representatives from local healthcare organizations, including MMH, home health agencies, hospice providers, medical supply companies, and private practice practitioners. The purpose of the panel is to strengthen collaboration among area providers, enhance access to care, expand service lines, and explore solutions to pressing healthcare challenges such as mental health services, women’s and children’s healthcare, specialty services, and other community needs.
MMH Chief Executive Officer Brian Whitfield will appoint members of the local healthcare community to serve on the panel beginning March 19.
“The goal of this panel is to bring area providers together to collaborate on addressing healthcare gaps within the communities we collectively serve,” Whitfield said. “We are all in this together. When dedicated professionals unite with a shared commitment to improving care, meaningful progress can occur.”
Whitfield also announced the launch of MMH’s new initiative, “Keep It Local. Keep It Strong.” The campaign is designed to support and empower local healthcare providers across all sectors, reinforcing the importance of community-based care.
“This county is fortunate,” Whitfield added. “If we strengthen our alliances and work together strategically, there is tremendous opportunity to elevate the level of care available to our community.”
Monthly meetings will follow a structured agenda developed by the panel to guide discussion and action planning. Community members are encouraged to attend meetings to observe and provide public comment.
