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Baxter Regional Medical Center Updates COVID-19 Screening Procedures

Mountain Home, AR - Effective May 1, 2022, Baxter Regional Medical Center will change its procedure involving entry screening at the Hospital’s main campus. According to the CDC, hospitals are still required to screen all entrants into the hospital, however, unmanned electronic screening is allowed. Baxter Regional’s three main entrances and employee entrances are already equipped with electronic screening devices, making the transition to unmanned screening possible without disruption.

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Moorea Dippel, PA-C Joins Washington Regional Brain and Spine Surgery Clinic

Fayetteville — Moorea Dippel, PA-C, recently joined the Washington Regional Brain and Spine Surgery Clinic, part of the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute, where she provides care for patients in the clinic and hospital setting. Dippel earned a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the Medical University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Science in Animal Veterinary Science from Clemson University. She started her medical career serving as a certified nursing assistant and has a multitude of medical experiences from her clinical training. She is new to Northwest Arkansas and is eager to serve the community.

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Cinco de Mayo: An American Tradition

Cinco de Mayo is, for those with limited grasp of the Spanish, just a date on the calendar. Don’t be alarmed. This is the one day of the year that is in the Spanish. Cinco de Mayo means, try to stay with me here… the Fifth of May. On this day, many Americans pile into authentic Mexican restaurants in America. They will tell you that Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day. Do not believe these people. They have been drinking. Some are even drunk. Mexican Independence Day is the 16th of September, which ironically starts at midnight on the 15th of September. Never heard of it. That’s because you’re American, you live in the United States of American, and you do not celebrate other countries independence from other, other countries. Unless they serve alcohol. Then perhaps you can make an

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What is a County Judge

As the 2022 Primary Election approaches, The Mountaineer Echo is set to delivery a series of articles defining the primary responsibilities for key positions in county government. County judge is the top position in every county and has great power and responsibility.

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Linda Chris Smith Gifts $50,000 to MCCCP

In loving memory of her husband, Christopher Frederick Smith, Linda Chris Smith, and Family have donated $50,000.00 to the Marion County Community Center Project. Ms. Linda presented the check to Marion County Judge John Massey to pass on to Marion County Community Services, Inc. She was inspired to donate to the community center project following a discussion with Judge Massey in which he indicated his full support for the local effort.

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