By Theresa Pommerenk I am writing this letter to let you know how grateful my family and I are to Beebe Healthcare – specifically, we are grateful for the “Hospital at Home Program.” In September 2021, my 86-year-old father was admitted to Beebe and diagnosed with COVID-19. The Beebe staff was
To begin, I was admitted to Beebe in late December with a severe case of COVID and double pneumonia. I was scared. I was having problems breathing and, at one point during my hospitalization, I couldn’t even roll over without gasping for air. I am grateful for every life-saving measure that my
https://youtu.be/lbp1y1EaQzM Dear Friends, Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to work as a Unit Secretary on one of our inpatient floors at Beebe Medical Center. I was busy--answering phone calls and responding to patients pushing their nurse call buttons, handling paperwork, re-supplying
You can help Beebe Healthcare give you the best care as hospitals across the state and country are nearing – and sometimes – exceeding capacity. Remember: No matter what, Beebe is always here to care for you. Seek emergency care if needed and always dial 911 during a life-threatening incident. We
Nov. 5 update: Yesterday, the presidential administration with CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) announced a policy that COVID-19 vaccinations will be required for all eligible staff at healthcare facilities that participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs. These requirements apply
Beebe Healthcare President & CEO Addresses Current Surge, Vaccinations, and Community Commitment By Dr. David Tam Sept. 22, 2021 There’s one thing I learned when I was practicing medicine – an illness impacting a patient doesn’t always follow the path the textbooks taught us. Treating diseases can
By Dr. David Tam Like many of us do on Dec. 31 every year, Beebe Healthcare and its leadership team recently took the time to reflect back on our past fiscal year which ended in June. It was quite a year for the healthcare system and for this community. Last July, we were coming down off the spring
By Kay Young Just over a year ago, Beebe Medical Foundation brought its COVID-19 Relief Fund online. The purpose of the fund was to help purchase medical equipment and supplies, and offset costs directly associated with patient care during the pandemic. Support of this fund enabled Beebe team
By Dr. David Tam and Dr. Bill Chasanov The most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance for individuals who have been fully vaccinated provides a well-earned sense of relief for many after 15 months. Fully vaccinated means two weeks after your dose of Johnson & Johnson or two
It is important to remember that the COVID-19 pandemic is not the only public health crisis afflicting our county, state, and nation. Everyone should seek the care they need during this pandemic, including the opportunity to receive a vaccine now that it is open to everyone aged 16 and older. Data
