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More Arkansas Babies to Receive Specialized Care Close to Home El Dorado, ARK. (November 8, 2018) – Medical Center of South Arkansas (MCSA) announced today that it is joining the Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) Nursery Alliance in a move that will directly coordinate care between neonatologists at ACH’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and physicians at MCSA in El Dorado. The collaboration elevates neonatal care for the region’s newborns and addresses one of the state’s most vexing health problems... ... Read More

El Dorado AR (Nov 5, 2018) Medical Center of South Arkansas (MCSA) now provides voluntary inpatient medical withdrawal management for people suffering from substance and alcohol abuse. According to the Arkansas Department of Human Services, several types of illicit drugs contribute to the abuse and addiction problem in the state including alcohol, methamphetamine and opiates. In fact, drug-induced death rates are on the rise in Arkansas; with more than 400 deaths in 2017, overdoses may soon outpace moto... ... Read More

El Dorado, AR…July 1, 2018: Medical Center of South Arkansas (MCSA) is pleased to announce the recent appointment/promotion of Danna W. Taylor, MBA to the new position of Vice President of Operations for MCSA. Taylor brings with her a decade of experience in the healthcare industry. She most recently served as MCSA Director of Physician Practice, where she managed the specialty clinics operations, staffing and strategic initiatives. “The experience, leadership and commitment to operational excellence Da... ... Read More

EMS Responders Work in Tandem with MCSA to Support Individuals and the Community in Times of Emergency El Dorado AR – Every May, Medical Center of South Arkansas salutes local EMS in support of National Emergency Medical Services Week, a tradition of honoring a critical segment of first responders in the U.S. for more than forty years. This year’s celebration theme is EMS Strong – Stronger Together, and is especially relevant as the first responder world has evolved. “The natural disasters of the past d... ... Read More

Governor Asa Hutchinson and Representative Matthew Shepherd visit with CEO Scott Street and the administrative team at Medical Center of South Arkansas where they were updated on the multimillion dollar MCSA facility renovation plan which began this week. The renovation is a part of the overall goal labeled Destination Healthcare—MCSA’s commitment to strengthening healthcare services in south Arkansas. MCSA’s recent alliance with Arkansas Heart Hospital was the first strategic step in Destination Health... ... Read More

El Dorado, AR– The team at Wound Care Center at Medical Center of South Arkansas and Mayor Frank Hash are helping raise awareness of chronic wounds with an official proclamation marking June 4-8, 2018 as Wound Care Awareness Week. Medical Center of South Arkansas Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center offers advanced therapies to patients suffering from chronic wounds. Program Directors across the nation will dedicate the entire week to educating physicians, patients and the general public about the chronic w... ... Read More

May 10, 2018: El Dorado, AR…More than 3.1 million registered nurses help to save lives and maintain the health of people around the country. At MCSA, they are an integral part of keeping the Union County communities healthy. “Nurses have a passion for caring,” says Amy Triplet, MCSA Chief Nursing Officer. “They want to make a difference in the life of their patients and have a commitment to quality and patient safety. They work tirelessly and seldom get the recognition they deserve. Our nurses are remar... ... Read More

This article originally appeared in El Dorado Insider. The original article can be seen here . What is your impression of El Dorado? I believe there is one thing you may not know about El Dorado as a visitor that you quickly realize as a member of the community…the commitment to quality of life. There is a commitment here from individuals, corporations and organizations to preserve the advantages of living in a small town yet continue to integrate amenities a large city has to offer. What appealed to yo... ... Read More

Medical Center of South Arkansas CEO Scott Street believes leadership is an ‘all-in’ personal decision to serve. With the same enthusiasm he introduced his vision of Destination Healthcare for MCSA and El Dorado recently, Street reiterates his commitment to work with MCSA’s team members and community leaders. “It’s an exciting time as we partner with our team members, physicians, patients and their families and community leaders to enhance care and grow services," Street said. “We took the first steps i... ... Read More

Scott Street, MCSA CEO, spoke to more than 475 Go Red Luncheon at MAD's Griffin Hall. The event featured a Heart Healthy Healthfair, lunch, heart attack survivor presentations, a silent auction and gift presentation by Murphy-Pitard Jewelers. Street introduced the vision for Destination Healthcare for Union County. ... Read More