Our History
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Eureka Springs Hospital has been providing quality healthcare since October 29, 1929. We are committed to serve our community for years to come, the same way we have for more than 90 years. The hospital was first established as the Don Sawyer Memorial Hospital and renamed Eureka Springs Hospital in 1952. Since then, the hospital has seen many changes – facility additions and renovations, added services, new equipment and so much more – but our commitment to quality care has stayed the same.
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We are run by the Eureka Springs Hospital Commission, an exceptional group of local leaders who deeply understand the needs of our community. Together with the commission and city leaders, we collaborate to provide compassionate, skilled healthcare services to Carroll County and beyond. To everyone who has used our hospital, thank you. We wouldn't be able to do anything without the support of our commission, city and community.
Our Team
Interim CEO and HR Director
Maintenance Director
Dr. Gary Parkhurst
Emergency Room Chief of Staff
Marketing Director
Radiology Supervisor
Speech Therapist
Eureka Springs Hospital Commission
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The Eureka Springs Hospital Commission is comprised of seven civic service volunteers dedicated to providing quality healthcare and emergency services to residents and visitors to the Greater Eureka Springs area and Carroll County.
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Medical Experience
The current commission includes several members with experience in the medical profession: RN (25 years), LPN and Certified Tumor Registrar (30 years), Anesthesiologists, Biochemist, Pain Management and Emergency Medicine (40+ years), Psychology, Trauma and Mental Health specialists. They have worked in hospital, clinical, outpatient surgery and academic environments.
Business and Management
The Commission also includes C-level professionals (CEO, CFO, COO) and entrepreneurs with business and management experience in accounting (CPA), insurance, real estate, marketing and communications, economic and community development and technology enterprises.
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Public Service
Commissioners have served and are currently serving on national, state, county and local boards, commissions, and foundations. They are also dedicated volunteers for many civic and nonprofit organizations.
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The commission meets on the third Monday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Eureka Springs City Auditorium. The meetings are broadcast on the city's Youtube page if you can't make it in person. We welcome everyone at our meetings and hope to see you there!
Kent Turner, Chair
Kent.Turner@EurekaSpringsHospital.com
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Barbara Dicks
Barbara.Dicks@EurekaSpringsHospital.com
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David Carlisle
David.Carlisle@EurekaSpringsHospital.com
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Sharon Deramus
Sharon.Deramus@EurekaSpringsHospital.com
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Kate Dryer
Kate.Dryer@EurekaSpringsHospital.com
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Sandy Martin
Sandy.Martin@EurekaSpringsHospital.com
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Brian Beyler