Inspiring Stories

At only 48 years of age, Mary E. Wilson was given less than a year to live. With no explanation, she had developed severe cardiomyopathy,

Linda Mahnker has created an amazing life in her retirement. She spends days on the lake and evenings sewing clothes for orphans in Honduras. She is also an exercise enthusiast – a trait she picked up while working out to recover from two hip replacements.

Nancy Branch is amazing. When she experienced a nearly deadly stroke, she fought for her life so she could keep caring for those that depend on her.

Jason Stormoe leads an amazing life. He volunteers in the community, he takes on leadership roles, he has a wonderful family, he loves his job. And he lost nearly 200 pounds through the Baptist Health Weight Loss Program. Read more about his amazing story!

When it was A.J. and Sarah’s turn to become parents, they wanted to have their child close to home. So, they turned to the team at Baptist Health Medical Center – Arkadelphia for the care and support they needed. And now, with a house full of two children and another one on the way, home has taken on a whole new meaning.

After a long, hard road of rehabilitation at Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute, Martha Copeland is now back to enjoying the amazing things she once loved to do. In 2012, Martha was at the shooting range when an aneurysm ruptured – forever changing her life. She was rushed to the local hospital in Hot Springs and was soon transported via MedFlight to Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock for treatment.