Baxter Health

11/07/2025

We are excited to celebrate Emily Cho, RN, CCRN, PACU, on her commitment to advancing her expertise in nursing! 💙

As she approaches two years in the PACU, Emily has taken the next step in her professional journey by obtaining her CCRN certification. With a strong dedication to continuous learning, she believes this certification will enhance the care she provides to her patients and help her stay current with the latest clinical practices. Emily's commitment to growth and excellence embodies what it means to be a compassionate, knowledgeable, and skilled nurse.

We are so proud of her dedication and look forward to seeing the positive impact she will continue to make in patient care!

11/07/2025

We are excited to see you this weekend for Bass Classic Banquet and Tournament!

Online registration and banquet tickets sales are now closed, but that doesn't mean you can't get in on the action!

Join us tonight for the banquet at Baxter County Fairgrounds!
Tickets will be sold at the door.
🕺Members Only 80s tribute band
🎟Grand Raffle (drawing happens at 9pm)
📱Online Silent Auction closes at 9pm (https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/bass-classic-2025-silent-auction)
🍗KTs BBQ for Dinner starting at 6:30

Join us tomorrow for the Bass Tournament!
📋registration and pre-registration check-in begins tomorrow at 5:30am
🎣takeoff at 7am
⚖️weigh-in at 3pm
🎉giveaways happening at the weigh-in
💰$7,500 in Cash Prizes will be going home with our winners tomorrow!

11/07/2025

Congratulations to Kathy De Guzeman, BSN, RN, and Kelli Park, ADN, RN, ICU! They were presented Heroes with Halos Awards by Rachel Gilbert, VP/Chief Nursing Officer; James Dabney, BSN, RN, ICU Director; and members of the ICU Staff.

A patient wrote:
"Kelli and Kathy were so patient and friendly – and made me feel calm when I was anxious when I had triple bypass surgery. Thank you!"

For more information about Heroes with Halos and how you can honor a Baxter Health provider, employee, volunteer or department, visit www.baxterhealth.org/heroes.

11/07/2025

11/07/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the Baxter Health Pumpkin Contest this year! 👏 All of the entries were absolutely amazing, but we’re excited to announce our winners:

🥇 1st Place: EVS with the Headless Horseman
🥈 2nd Place: OR Team with Tin Man
🥉 3rd Place: Fulton County Hospital Laboratory with "Bitty Lou Sweetfang"

Congratulations to all the winners and everyone who joined in on the fun!

11/07/2025

Baxter Health is pleased to welcome James Day, MD, to our cardiothoracic surgery program. With the addition of Dr. Day and the continued excellence of current providers Natalie Ostro, MD, F. Michael Bauer, MD, and G. Phillip Schoettle, MD, Baxter Health further strengthens its commitment to delivering exceptional cardiothoracic care.

Dr. James Day most recently practiced at St. Louis University Division of Cardiac Surgery in Saint Louis, Missouri, and at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Day received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He completed his general surgery internship and residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, where he also pursued a research fellowship. Dr. Day then completed a cardiothoracic surgery residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. Additionally, he holds a fellowship in Integrative and Complementary Medicine from the University of Arizona in Tucson. His diverse training enables him to deliver compassionate, individualized care for patients with a wide range of thoracic and cardiovascular conditions.

Outside of caring for his patients, Dr. Day enjoys mountain biking, hiking, and motorcycling.

For more information, visit baxterhealth.org/Day, or call Baxter Health Heart and Vascular Clinic at (870) 508-3200.

11/06/2025

We’re having fun “falling” into the season — but make sure you’re not falling at home! Check for clutter, fix loose rugs, and brighten dark spaces. Small changes = big protection. 💙

11/06/2025

There’s still plenty of time to register! Come spend your weekend with us and win some incredible prizes! 🎣

For more information, visit baxterhealth.org/BassClassic.

11/06/2025

11/05/2025

Wishing a warm welcome to our newest Baxter Health employees! We're so happy to have you, and we look forward to seeing the impact you will make within the communities we serve. 💙

If you would like to join us at Baxter Health, check out our career opportunities at baxterhealth.org/careers.

11/05/2025

11/05/2025

Congratulations to Sarah Wiseman, ADN, RN, ICU! She was presented a Heroes with Halos Award by Rachel Gilbert, VP/Chief Nursing Officer and members of the ICU Staff.

A donor wrote:
"In July, a patient was referred to the cardiac cath lab, critically ill and frankly, in dire straits. He had multivessel coronary artery disease with multiple occluded arteries. Cardiac arrest occurred with sustained ventricular fibrillation for up to 25 minutes (sudden cardiac death). This persisted despite ACLS measures. This resulted in code blue and CPR (chest compression) for that duration until I could open the infarct vessel. This is an example of teamwork. I personally want to recognize everyone that assisted that day, for without them this patient would never have survived and is home today.

Sarah, from the ICU nursing staff was one of the people that worked on him that night. Her efforts and commitment to excellence made the difference!"

For more information about Heroes with Halos and how you can honor a Baxter Health provider, employee, volunteer or department, visit www.baxterhealth.org/heroes.