
Baxter Health caters to the unique medical needs of seniors age 65 and older. Seniors are more susceptible to medical conditions, and in turn, they can have more extreme reactions to various treatments. Our physicians take the time to know their patient’s medical history inside and out before making any major decisions regarding their care. Many medical conditions work as warning symptoms of more serious problems down the road if action is not taken. We provide patients with treatment and care that will yield results quickly with long-term health benefits.
Continuity in care becomes more and more important the older you get. A doctor needs to be familiar with your medical history in order to understand what kind of health conditions you may face in the future. Your lifestyle, family history, and illness history all play a role in what kind of medical care you will need as you age.
A geriatric medicine assessment includes:
The older we get, the more important it becomes to have a relationship with a primary care physician that can quickly respond to a medical emergency due to their experience with your medical history.
Geriatric medicine services in North Central Arkansas are available at several Baxter Health clinics, specifically the Baxter Health Fairlamb Senior Clinic. The Baxter Health Fairlamb Senior Clinic is conveniently located on the Baxter Health campus, across Hospital Drive from the Baxter Health Main Entrance. The Mruk Family Education Center of Aging is a unique resources for area seniors, offering free support, programs and services for older adults and their families.
Ashley Switzer, APRN, is now accepting new patients at the Baxter Health Family Clinic at Mountain View, located at 103 Mountain Place Drive in ...
Continue ReadingBaxter Health is proud to announce that Cline Emergency Center Nurse Director, Kelly Dicks, MSN, RN, has been awarded the prestigious DAISY Lifetime ...
Continue ReadingAttention Members of United Healthcare Medicare Advantage Plans, AARP Medicare Advantage from United Healthcare (HMO) Plans or Wellcare Medicare ...
Continue ReadingBaxter Health is proud to announce the addition of Edwin “Ed” Roeder, MD, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, to our medical staff and the team of ...
Continue ReadingBaxter Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Natalie Amato as Vice President of Human Resources. In this role, she will oversee all aspects ...
Continue ReadingShannah O’Dell’s Journey From Nurse Director to Weight-Loss Inspiration As Director of 3 West Medical/Pediatrics, Shannah O'Dell, MSN, RN, CPN, sees ...
Continue ReadingUnwinding on the Waters of Arkansas’ First National River Every year, thousands of Arkansans and out-of-state visitors flock to a wooded north-central ...
Continue ReadingBaxter Health is proud to announce the appointment of George Lawrence, MD, as its new Chief Medical Officer. This significant appointment reflects Dr. ...
Continue ReadingNew Group Harnesses Women in Giving Sarah Edwards is looking for a few good women — more than a few, actually. Edwards, Executive Director of the ...
Continue ReadingBaxter Health is pleased to announce that Charles “Chuck” Heitman, MSSC, BSIS, ABM, will be transitioning into the role of Behavioral Health and ...
Continue Reading