Inspiring Stories

For nearly thirty years, Fred Hokes has graciously given his time and talent to the Watershed Project, a charity devoted to providing basic essentials to people in need. As Director of Employee Services, he looks after a staff as though they were his family. As it turns out, taking care of his people ended up taking care of himself. 

People respond to traumatic spine injuries in a variety of ways. Kesha Pilot responded by rising above it. As an active advocate for people with spinal cord injuries, Kesha not only participates in events like Roll On Capitol Hill, but is also starting her own support group for people like herself. 

Those that have undergone weight-loss procedures tend to focus on the weight they’ve lost. For Cinde Hart, it was all about the confidence she gained.

As a registered nurse for Baptist Health Medical Center-Heber Springs for eight years, Jennifer was a very active person. As she got older, she gained weight until she lost all self confidence and knew it was time to get help.

Jennifer Dillon always knew she wanted to work for Baptist Health, she just didn’t know her career would begin as a patient or that one caregiver would forever impact her life.

A healthy and active 38-year-old mother, Christy Elrod didn’t know why she had been experiencing back pain on and off for quite some time. When Christy’s back pain started to worsen, she sought help from her doctor and chiropractor.