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For Everybody: The Mission Behind Mid-Delta Health Systems, Inc.
For nearly 40 years, Mid-Delta Health Systems has been delivering quality, affordable healthcare to the heart of the Arkansas Delta. Based in the Monroe County city of Clarendon, Mid-Delta also has clinics in DeWitt and Stuttgart as well as a school-based location: Lion’s Clinic in Clarendon.

Katrina Dupins
Jun 12 min read


CHCA Joins 9th Biennial Minority Health Summit
Community Health Centers of Arkansas was proud to participate in the 9th Biennial Minority Health Summit on Friday, April 17. This year's theme was A Bridge to Care: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Heart Health in Minority Arkansans. It set the tone for a day of powerful conversations, bold commitments, and a renewed focus on health equity across the state.

Katrina Dupins
May 122 min read


Patient Retention TA Session Recap
Community health center staff from across Arkansas gathered on Thursday, April 16 at the CHCA Innovation Center in North Little Rock for Stay Connected: Enhancing Patient Retention, a full-day technical assistance session focused on engaging with patients, facilitated by CHCA’s Kevin Holmes.

Katrina Dupins
May 51 min read


One Voice, One Cause: Arkansas Healthcare Leaders Meet to Advance Colorectal Cancer Screening Efforts.
On March 5, healthcare leaders from across Arkansas gathered for a daylong summit entitled MARCHing Together: Arkansas Stakeholder Summit to Advance Colorectal Cancer Screening. Colorectal cancer screening reduces preventable illness and death through early detection. The summit’s goal was to establish priorities and actionable commitments to increase screening rates.

Katrina Dupins
Mar 62 min read


Preventive Care: The First Line of Defense
At CHCA, we know that preventive care saves lives. Too often, patients seek care only after a serious condition has developed. By...
mjones5393
Sep 29, 20251 min read


Primary Care: The Foundation of Healthier Communities
Primary care has long been a pillar of public health, but today, its role is more vital than ever. From managing chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension to addressing the rising demand for mental health care, primary care providers are at the forefront of keeping our communities healthy.
mjones5393
Apr 15, 20252 min read


Conference highlights healthcare challenges in rural Arkansas
At the recent Rural Health Association of Arkansas conference, a Community Health Center leader shared how his organization has initiated...
sblomeley9
Feb 28, 20242 min read


Improving maternal health key for Arkansas moms, babies
From left to right: Congressman French Hill, Senator John Boozman, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Jodiane Tritt, Dr. Nirvana Manning,...
sblomeley9
Feb 27, 20243 min read


River Valley expands RX locations, broadens patient access
October 6, 2023 COAL HILL – Rita Grigsby loves her new pharmacy. She lives in the tiny community of Hunt in western Johnson County. For...
sblomeley9
Jun 6, 20234 min read


Abby Peerce, APRN, is an amazing example of CHC dedication and caring to patients all over Arkansas
When her boss asked her to transfer to the clinic in Green Forrest, Abby Peerce didn’t hesitate. She didn’t even worry about an hour...
sblomeley9
Apr 20, 20232 min read
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