GREENWOOD, Ark. – Baptist Health Foundation is pleased to announce it was recently awarded $10,000 from the American Electric Power Foundation (AEP Foundation) at the recommendation of Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO). The generous funding will support Baptist Health Family Clinic-Greenwood’s community outreach and health education efforts in south Sebastian and Scott counties.
With this grant, Dr. Upton Siddons, a family physician with Baptist Health, and his staff will be able to supply home monitoring supplies and testing kits for patients diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes. The goal is to empower patients to monitor their conditions more closely at home so they can improve their quality of life.
“We are incredibly grateful to AEP Foundation and SWEPCO for their support,” said Dr. Siddons. “This grant will enable us to make a significant impact on the health of our community and reduce the burden patients feel when diagnosed with a chronic condition like high blood pressure or diabetes.”
This new funding is a testament to Baptist Health’s ongoing commitment to improving community health and well-being in Sebastian and Scott counties.
Later this fall, Baptist Health Family Clinic-Greenwood will also offer free flu shots for community members ages 12 and up from 7 a.m to 9 a.m., Friday, Oct. 4 and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 5 at the clinic. Weather-permitting, the free flu shot clinic will take place in the parking lot.
“We believe it’s vital for the AEP Foundation to give back to the community because it directly impacts the lives of those we serve,” said SWEPCO Engineer Seth Halford. “Supporting initiatives like the Baptist Health Family Clinic-Greenwood not only enhances community health but also fosters a stronger, more connected community. This grant allows us to help improve the quality of life for many families in south Sebastian and Scott counties, which aligns with our mission to power possibilities and enrich lives.”
Baptist Health Family Clinic-Greenwood is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 1408 West Center St. For more information about the services that Dr. Siddons provides or to make an appointment, call (479) 996-5585 or visit Baptist-Health.com.
To learn more about supporting the Baptist Health Foundation and compassionate care initiatives, visit BaptistHealthFoundation.org.
About Baptist Health
For more than a century, Baptist Health has delivered all our best in health care through Christian compassion and innovative services. Baptist Health, Arkansas’ most comprehensive health care organization, is here For You. For Life. – with more than 250 points of access that include 12 hospitals; urgent care centers; a senior living community; over 100 primary and specialty care clinics; a college with studies in nursing and allied health; and a graduate residency program. It is also the largest private not-for-profit health care organization based in Arkansas, providing care through the support of approximately 11,000 employees, groundbreaking treatments, renowned physicians and community outreach programs. For more information about Baptist Health, visit Baptist-Health.com, call Baptist Health HealthLine at 1-888-BAPTIST or download the myBaptistHealth app.
About Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO)
We deliver safe, reliable and affordable power to more than half a million homes and businesses in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. Our 1,400 employees power today’s necessities and inspire tomorrow’s possibilities. You’ll see us improving communities, promoting sustainability and building grid resiliency throughout our territory, spanning more than 25,000 distribution line miles. Our work in energy efficiency has been repeatedly recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy, which honored us as an ENERGY STAR® 2023 Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence. We recognize that innovative approaches to workforce development are necessary to effectively recruit qualified, diverse talent in today’s competitive labor market and this includes a commitment to building a diverse and skilled workforce through partnerships to grow the talent pipeline. We’re proud to be named Texas Workforce Commission’s 2023 Employer of Excellence and to receive the 2023 Curt Eysink Excellence in Workplace Development award from the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. Because we produce and deliver one of the most powerful forces on earth, we keep the safety and well-being of our customers and employees at the forefront, always. We are proud of the Million Work Hours Safety Award from the Arkansas Department of Labor Licensing and Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission on behalf of our Flint Creek Power Plant for working 4 million hours without a lost-time accident. We believe we can deliver reliable electricity while protecting the environment. Our work to support habitat conservation was recently recognized by the Wildlife Habitat Council Conservation (WHC) who awarded us a Silver Certification for supporting sustainable ecosystems at our Eagle Watch Nature Trail. SWEPCO is an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company. SWEPCO’s headquarters are in Shreveport, LA. News releases and other information about SWEPCO can be found at SWEPCO.com. Connect with us by following Facebook.com/SWEPCO, Twitter.com/SWEPCOnews, Instagram.com/swepco, Youtube.com/SWEPCOtv and LinkedIn.com/company/swepco.
About American Electric Power Foundation (AEP Foundation)
The American Electric Power Foundation is funded by American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) and its operating subsidiaries. The Foundation provides a permanent, ongoing resource for charitable initiatives involving higher dollar values and multi-year commitments in the communities served by AEP and initiatives outside of AEP’s 11- state service area. The Foundation focuses on improving lives through education from early childhood through higher education in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math; by meeting basic needs for emergency shelter, affordable housing and the elimination of hunger; and championing social justice. Other Foundation support may be offered to protect the environment, promote healthcare and safety, and enrich life through art, music and cultural heritage.