June 2025

VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on caregivers, Alzheimer’s disease, and toxic exposure

Researchers from the Durham and Minneapolis VAs, and the Mayo Clinic, created a program to help rural family caregivers prepare for the transition of patients with severe and life-limiting illnesses from the hospital to their homes. Transitional palliative care is an 8-week program administered by palliative care nurses by video and designed to teach family caregivers how to prepare for the patient’s care needs, as well as how to communicate effectively with the health care team.
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Summer Hunting

I was walking along a wooded ridge top trail years ago when a young fox squirrel fell from a limb above me and landed with a thud not more than ten feet from my boots. He didn’t waste any time leaving but he would have been a goner if I had wanted to shoot him. I just couldn’t do it. The little rascal had hidden in that treetop well enough to keep me from seeing him, but his curiosity had caused him to lose his balance and his dignity at the same time. As I walked on down the trail he sat on the limb of a nearby oak and barked at me. In my younger years I would have been less forgiving of that kind of insolence, and he would have ended up in a potful of dumplings.
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MAIL THEFT UPDATE

Marion County Sheriff Gregg Alexander reports the arrest of Kathleen Smith (39 Years of Age) of Mountain Home, in connection with recent mail thefts in Marion County. A joint investigation by the Sheriff’s Office, Mountain Home Police Department, and the Gassville Police Department resulted in charges against Smith.
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Medicaid Cuts: A Threat to Every Arkansan

By Bo Ryall, President and CEO Arkansas Hospital Association Today, Arkansas hospitals face significant challenges. Analysis from the most recent Medicare Cost Reports data shows that over 40% of Arkansas hospitals and more than 70% of rural hospitals operate at a loss in our state. When hospitals are not adequately reimbursed for providing care, they are forced to reduce services and staff.
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PMVFD to hold BBQ Fundraiser

Pine Mountain Volunteer Fire Department is holding a BBQ Fundraiser on Saturday, June 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There will be ribs, pulled pork, smoked brisket, smoked chicken, Low County Bog, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, and desserts. All proceeds go back to support the services and equipment needed for the Pine Mountain Volunteer Fire Department. $12 for adults and $6 for kids 10 and under.
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Lions Rodeo

The wait is over! The 67th annual Calico Rock Lions Club Rodeo & Parade is coming to town this coming weekend, Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14.
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