The Jones-Dunklin Cancer Center sees dozens of patients every day, and many of them can be found in the Infusion Center receiving chemotherapy. “Infusion varies, but we easily see 30 patients a day,” says Cindy Morgan, RN. Cindy has been with Jefferson Regional for 32 years, working in several different departments including Same Day Surgery, […]
It was just about one year ago when Laura Smart of Pine Bluff began her day with routine errands and ended it as a patient at Jefferson Regional. “I hadn’t felt well for a couple of days,” Laura remembered, “and my heart started beating really fast. I just felt like something was wrong, so I […]
“Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.” – Charles Shultz At Jefferson Regional, our employees have been doing more than just a little extra this holiday season – they have helped ensure that Christmas will be special for dozens of children by hosting an internal Angel Tree. The idea came from Jefferson […]
Dr. Joel Link believed he was at the end of a fulfilling career. Following several decades as a successful Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist (ENT), he was ready for the retired life. He and his wife purchased a beautiful home in picturesque Chattanooga, TN, and settled in for the peace and contentment they had planned […]
Cory D. Jackson, PharmD, has worked in the clinical pharmacy at Jefferson Regional since November 2020 and was recently credentialed as a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS). He is only one of three pharmacists who have worked at Jefferson Regional with this certification. Heather Flowers, PharmD, is the only other pharmacist with this certification currently […]
Christmas Day, 2020, is a holiday Mark Porter will never forget. “I was involved in a motor vehicle accident when another driver pulled out in front of me on Hwy 79.” Mark sustained several traumatic injuries, including some very complicated tibia plateau fractures. Fortunately, the Jefferson Regional team was ready to meet Mark’s needs, even […]
Leanne Carter, MPAS, PA-C, found her way into the field of medicine naturally. Her grandfather was a family medicine provider in Memphis and her mother has been an APRN for nearly 30 years. “They are my greatest inspiration. Having the two of them as role models only set me up for success. Watching the positive influences […]
Ribbon cutting ceremonies were held on July 15 for Jefferson Regional’s newly redesigned Breast Center, located on the first floor of the Jefferson Professional Center 1. The center includes a private entrance, reserved parking and an exclusive, express registration area. The mammography waiting room is now discreetly located behind doors that lead into a comfortable […]
Jefferson Regional is pleased to announce it is expanding access to local cancer care for residents of Southeast Arkansas. The health system is making an $8 million investment to develop a fully integrated Cancer Center, which will be located on campus in the Jefferson Professional Center 1 building (JPC 1). Construction will consist of two […]
Effective: August 24, 2020 To protect our patients from COVID-19 we continue to examine and adjust our visitor policy as necessary. Always check our website before a visit for the latest information. No visitors will be allowed on 2CE, 3CE, ICU or Psych Patients in other areas will be allowed one visitor per day. Visitors […]
