Baxter Health

Health System with 2 hospitals across 1 state

Health System Overview

Health SystemBaxter Health
Total Hospitals2
Commercial/Acute Hospitals2
Total Beds293
Commercial/Acute Beds293
HeadquartersMountain Home, AR
Websitebaxterhealth.org

Hospitals by Type

Acute Care Hospital
1 hospitals
50% of health system
Critical Access Hospital
1 hospitals
50% of health system

Teaching Status

0%
Teaching
Teaching Hospitals:
Non-Teaching Hospitals: 2
Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

HospitalTypeBedsTeachingRecently Joined
Baxter HealthAcute Care Hospital268NoNo
Fulton County HospitalCritical Access Hospital 25NoYes

Recent News

Jun 07, 2025
Baxter Health has welcomed APRN David Costner. This information was reported as a Business Brief in the local news source, the Baxter Bulletin. Further details regarding his specific role or department within Baxter Health were not provided in the brief announcement.
Jun 04, 2025
Baxter Health announced a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new facility located at 100 Town Center Drive in Harrison, Arkansas. This new facility will house the Baxter Health Ambulatory Surgery Center, Baxter Health Imaging at Harrison, and the new location for the independent practice of Arkansas Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, including the offices of several physicians and physician assistants. The ceremony is scheduled for Monday, June 16, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with the formal ribbon cutting from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. This expansion is considered a significant development for healthcare in the Harrison community, aiming to increase access to high-quality outpatient surgical care and imaging services through a modern, state-of-the-art facility. The public is invited to attend the event, which will include refreshments and family-friendly activities.
May 14, 2025
Baxter Health received the Silver Award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for its efforts in promoting organ donation. The hospital participated in a nationwide initiative in 2024 to educate staff and the community about the importance of organ donation. Their advocacy included honor walks, community events, and awareness programs, resulting in 275 referrals, 20 tissue donors, and support for 21 families. This recognition highlights Baxter Health's collaboration with the Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency (ARORA) and their commitment to organ donation advocacy. [18]
Apr 28, 2025
The Baxter Health Cline Emergency Center has been recognized by the Arkansas Department of Health for providing exceptional stroke patient care. The center received the Diamond recognition, which is based on achieving a high level of adherence (95%+) to performance standards according to data from the Arkansas Stroke Registry for patient discharges between July 2023 and June 2024. This award underscores Baxter Health's dedication to delivering compassionate, high-quality care and improving outcomes for stroke patients. The recognition is part of the Arkansas Department of Health's annual stroke awards, which evaluate hospitals on key metrics such as defect-free stroke care, documentation of stroke bands, and door-to-CT times, all of which are crucial for timely and effective stroke treatment and continuous quality improvement.
Feb 20, 2025
Baxter Health, a non-profit health system, is seeking $2 million for the construction of a new cardiac catheterization lab at its Mountain Home, Arkansas hospital. The total cost of the project is $4.5 million. The Baxter Health Foundation has already raised $1.5 million towards this goal, and the J.E & L.E. Mabee Foundation will contribute an additional $500,000 once the initial goal is met. This expansion is intended to increase access to cardiac services in the region due to increased demand. The hospital currently operates two catheterization labs and one hybrid operating room. [39]

Executive Leadership

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