Baptist Health Therapy Center-Jacksonville

12/04/2025

Chris Whaley, program manager, highlights the role of Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. The facility offers comprehensive rehabilitation for conditions like spinal cord injuries and strokes, supported by skilled therapists and specialized teams. With CARF accreditation and advanced technology, it emphasizes specialized treatment.

12/02/2025

We had a wonderful time at the Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony today. The Main Lobby is officially sparkling!✨

A huge thank you to our Baptist Health Auxiliary team and our special guests: Miss Arkansas 2025, Kennedy Holland, Chaplain Josh Brown, and Tiffany Kelley for the gorgeous rendition of "Silent Night." Seeing Rush Matlock and Mikheal McKeever light up the tree was the perfect start to the season! 🎄✨

12/02/2025

Free Breast Cancer Screenings and Imaging Services.

Baptist Health Breast Centers and the Baptist Health Foundation have partnered with the National Breast Cancer Foundation to provide free mammograms and additional breast imaging services to uninsured or low-income women, including those covered by Medicaid and Medicare.

Schedule your free screening today by calling (501) 202-1922.

12/01/2025

Baptist Health Family Clinic-Rose City will be hosting a free community event and you're invited!

✅ Meet Dr. Jessica Udeogu and the entire clinic team.
✅ Enjoy complimentary baked goods as a thank you to our community.
✅ Need a flu shot? Our Mobile Flu Shot Clinic will be on-site from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Come enjoy a treat and take a step toward a healthier season!

11/30/2025

PACE Marketing Coordinators Cheryl Steele and Nathan Lusinger recently had a fantastic time sharing information about our Baptist Health PACE program with over 70 seniors at The Good Shepherd's community event!

Our team absolutely loves being out in the community. It was a beautiful day, full of engaging conversations, food, fun, and wonderful interactions with everyone who attended. We cherish these moments and look forward to participating in many more events soon!

If you are interested in finding out about our Baptist Health PACE program for seniors, please give us a call at our NLR location #501-441-8000, or check out our website at bhpace.org. TTY #711

11/30/2025

🎄The Baptist Health Parade of Trees silent auction is officially open! Get in the holiday spirit and bid on beautiful trees decorated by departments at our Little Rock campus. All proceeds benefit the Baptist Health Foundation Chaplain's Emergency Fund for Employees. View the trees and place your bids at bit.ly/bhtreeauction. Bidding is open until Dec. 11. Happy bidding!🎄

11/29/2025

Baptist Health celebrates Dr. Maxine Seales-Kasangana for her outstanding achievement in being recently selected by AY Magazine as one of Arkansas's leading medical professionals. This recognition underscores her commitment to patient care. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pmaVmW

11/28/2025

Healthy changes can start at any time.

Dr. Tyler Knapp of Baptist Health Family Clinic-Otter Creek, who specializes in managing chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes, offers advice for improving health:

1. Start Small: Begin with an easily achievable exercise goal, such as a daily 15-minute walk.
2. Manage Stress Actively: Incorporate regular exercise as a core method for stress management.
3. Prioritize Prevention: Schedule regular checkups to identify health concerns at their earliest stage.
4. Engage the Family: Parents are encouraged to foster fun and healthy habits for their children.

The clinic currently treats patients aged 10 and up, with new pediatric services launching soon.

11/27/2025

Baptist Health PACE team has been busy at fall events! Our team, Cheryl and Nathan, represented PACE at the Jacksonville and NLR Senior Center Health Fairs and the UAMS Geriatrics Conference. We shared info about the PACE program with seniors (like North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick!) and medical professionals.
More events are coming in November!

Learn more: bhpace.org or call 501-441-8000 (NLR) / 501-363-7350 (Hot Springs)."

11/27/2025

Wishing everyone a healthy and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

11/27/2025

Cervical cancer poses a serious health risk for women, but it can often be prevented through awareness and early detection, as Dr. Jessica Udeogu with Baptist Health Family Clinic-Rose City explains. Misunderstandings about age and risk factors exist, making regular screenings and the HPV vaccine essential.

11/26/2025

Announcing the New Location of Baptist Health Family Clinic-Sheridan

We are excited to share that Baptist Health Family Clinic-Sheridan will be moving to a brand-new location soon! This move allows us to continue providing excellent care in an enhanced facility. Find more details in the link below.

SHERIDAN, Ark. – Baptist Health Family Clinic-Sheridan is excited to announce it will be relocating to a new facility on Jan. 2, 2026. The new clinic, located at 651 Heritage Drive, will continue to provide the same high-quality family care the community has come to expect from Baptist Health. The...

11/18/2025

Cervicalgia, a clinical term for neck pain, is discomfort around the spine beneath the head. Cervicalgia can be caused by a variety of different issues, including muscle strains, poor posture, osteoarthritis, and stress. Common complaints include neck stiffness and soreness, decreased neck range of motion, and headaches. It is also possible to experience radiating symptoms down to the shoulders, upper back, arms, and fingers. Physical therapists specialize in diagnosing and treating cervicalgia, as well as ruling out conditions that may present similarly. A physical therapist may instruct in neck stretching and strengthening, as well as evaluate posture. Recommendations for workplace ergonomics and stress management may also be appropriate steps to take. If you think you may be experiencing cervicalgia, contact your local Baptist Health Therapy Center for help today!

09/03/2025

Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that is a result of inflammation of the plantar fascia, the thick band of connective tissue that connects your heel to the ball of your foot. Symptoms of plantar fasciitis may include pain on the bottom of your heel and a feeling of tightness and/or tenderness along your arch. Symptoms are typically worse first thing in the morning, with long periods of standing, after running and jumping activities, and climbing stairs. Physical therapists can use their examination and treatment skills to develop a program to include, but not limited to, stretches, strengthening, gait and balance straining, and footwear education. If you are experiencing foot pain that is limiting your ability to perform daily activities, contact your local Baptist Health Therapy Center and see how we can help!

06/17/2025

An ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments supporting an ankle stretch beyond their limits. Ankle sprains are typically graded on three classifications based on the severity of the injury. For example, a Grade 1 sprain involves light ligament tearing and swelling, whereas a Grade 2 or Grade 3 sprain will involve increasing amounts of ligament damage, tenderness, and difficulty with weight bearing. An ankle sprain is a common injury for individuals of all ages; it may be involved with sports, falls, or walking on uneven surfaces. Initial injury management includes ice, elevation, and compression as needed for swelling. As movement tolerance improves, physical therapy is a beneficial next step in the rehabilitation process. Physical therapy treatment will include range of motion, strength training, and balance training. As you progress, gradual transition into endurance exercises like jogging and agility drills may be initiated as appropriate. A large majority of ankle sprains do not require surgery; however, surgery for chronic spains or sprains that fail to heal with conservative treatment may be warranted. In this case, physical therapy will still play a critical role in return to function. Contact your local Baptist Therapy center today for information on ankle sprain rehabilitation!

05/19/2025

Whiplash is an injury that occurs due to a sudden and forceful movement of the neck. The most common mechanism for whiplash happens during a car accident, but can also take place with sports injuries or during a fall. Prevention for whiplash includes vehicle seat adjustments and proper seat belt usage, as well avoiding dangerous movements when possible with contact sports. A whiplash injury will strain neck muscles and can potentially damage bone, ligament, and nerves. Once serious injury has been ruled out with imaging, a physician may recommend physical therapy for treatment. Physical therapy treatment may include strengthening and mobilization of the injured muscles, as well as modalities like ice and heat for pain management. If you are suffering from a recent whiplash injury, or are still dealing with pain from an injury in the past, feel free to contact your local Baptist Therapy Center to see how we can help you!

04/22/2025

A total hip replacement, also known as a total hip arthroplasty (THA), is a surgical procedure in which damaged bone and cartilage is removed from the hip and replaced with prosthetic components. A patient most often undergoes a THA due to severe and progressive osteoarthritis, although trauma and avascular necrosis are common reasons as well. Once the replacement has been decided on and completed, the orthopedic surgeon will likely request for physical therapy to begin soon after. Immediately following surgery, physical therapy emphasis will include decreasing swelling, safe transfers and ambulation, and adherence to post-surgical precautions. As healing progresses, more advanced mobility and strengthening can take place. The THA can be a highly successful surgery, and patients who undergo the surgery can expect a safe return to walking, biking, and other low impact activities. If you have had a total hip replacement, or have plans to have one done soon, consider Baptist Health for your outpatient physical therapy services!

02/20/2025

Our clinic will open Thursday (2/20/25) at 12:00 pm.

Our office will be in contact about rescheduling appointments as soon as possible.

02/19/2025

Due to inclement weather the clinic will be closed Wednesday February 19th

02/18/2025

Due to inclement weather, the clinic will be closing at 12:00pm (NOON) today.

We will post in the morning about when we will reopen. Stay safe and warm!

01/21/2025

Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is an overuse injury of the lateral elbow musculature. This injury typically occurs with repeated overuse of the wrist extensor muscles; activities that may cause this include painting, hand tool use, gardening, and, as the name suggests, tennis. A patient presenting with tennis elbow will often have pain with wrist and elbow movement, as well as difficulty with gripping objects and potential decreases in range of motion. Imaging is often used to rule out other injuries, rather than rule tennis elbow in; rather, a diagnosis usually relates to history and manual testing. Once a diagnosis of lateral epicondylitis is confirmed, an initial treatment plan consists of rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Physical or occupational therapy may be prescribed to initiate stretching, strengthening, and pain treatment. A therapist can also help identify activity modifications, and educate on appropriate timing for return to exercise. Contact your local Baptist Health Therapy Center for help with tennis elbow treatment!

01/20/2025

Blood flow restriction, also known as BFR, is an innovative treatment method that allows patients to improve muscle development and strength while working with lower loads or weight. Muscle weakness and atrophy is common after an injury, surgery, or periods of immobilization. Traditional methods for strength training require patients to lift heavier loads or weights in order to achieve muscle development and strength gains. These heavier loads can cause significant strain to an injured or surgical joint or tissues. During BFR, an inflatable cuff is used to safely decrease venous blood flow to the injured area. This creates a reduced oxygen environment for the tissues allowing a patient to work with significantly lighter weight to achieve strength gains and improve muscle atrophy. When combined with a patient specific treatment plan, BFR can help you get back to an active lifestyle following injury or surgery. We offer and utilize this treatment at many of our Baptist Therapy Center locations and would love to answer any questions you may have regarding whether or not this is a good treatment option for you!

01/09/2025

The Clinic is closed Friday Jan 10th due to inclement weather.
Stay Safe!