LITTLE ROCK, Ark., July 14 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
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Mena Regional Health System
July 14, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK - The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Mena Regional Health System are planning to sign a co-management agreement, pending final approval by the Arkansas Department of Health. The agreement was approved on Tuesday night by the Mena City Council and the Mena Hospital Commissioners.
Under the agreement, Mena Regional Health System will retain its assets, operations, and oversight of the hospital. No immediate changes to patient services, hospital staff, or daily operations will result from the agreement. This agreement will bring inc...