There are many good reasons for and benefits to living in Warren and Bradley County. We have generally friendly people, great outdoor life, a relatively safe environment, good schools and overall well run local governments that provide good services in a financially sound manner. We have great athletic programs and a strong timber base and a growing poultry industry to help maintain our economy. Nothing is perfect, but looking at the facts and compared to many other smaller rural communities, it is a good place to live and work.
Many things go into making a community a good place to live but none are more important than the availability and quality of medical care. Throughout the history of our county, we have been blessed with excellent doctors, dentists, eye doctors and pharmacists. Since the 1950s we have also been fortunate to have a publicly owned hospital. Since that time the hospital has undergone many additions and improvements and continues to be upgraded and modernized. Today it provides many services that at one time would require a patient to travel many miles to obtain. It has specialist visit regularly to see patients and provides excellent quality care.
Recently a family member fell and broke a hip. After being treated in Warren, she was sent to Little Rock for surgery but very shortly returned to Bradley County Medical Center as a "swing bed" patient to recuperate and receive physical therapy in transitioning to return home. The patient received excellent care. Everyone associated with the hospital including doctors, nurses, therapist, aids, housekeeping and administrators were kind and helpful. They responded quickly any time they were asked for help and kept the patient fully informed as to what was taking place. The service was better than any other medical facility we experienced throughout the ordeal.
In addition, each day I took advantage of getting my lunch at the hospital cafeteria and sharing meal time with her. The food was healthy and fabulous! It is open to the public for breakfast and lunch each day.
Patient update: She is walking on her own with home physical therapy from the Bradley County Home Health-another great service to our community.
Jobs are vital to our community and more are on the way. Schools are important and quality of life is essential. Our churches are a vital piece of the puzzle and the continual upgrading and modernization of local law enforcement and emergency services is a necessity. All these things are very important, but without quality health care, any community will fall short. Warren is blessed. There is always room for improvement, but we are way ahead of the curve. Thank you to all our local health care providers and Bradley County Medical Center and employees!
Many things go into making a community a good place to live but none are more important than the availability and quality of medical care. Throughout the history of our county, we have been blessed with excellent doctors, dentists, eye doctors and pharmacists. Since the 1950s we have also been fortunate to have a publicly owned hospital. Since that time the hospital has undergone many additions and improvements and continues to be upgraded and modernized. Today it provides many services that at one time would require a patient to travel many miles to obtain. It has specialist visit regularly to see patients and provides excellent quality care.
Recently a family member fell and broke a hip. After being treated in Warren, she was sent to Little Rock for surgery but very shortly returned to Bradley County Medical Center as a "swing bed" patient to recuperate and receive physical therapy in transitioning to return home. The patient received excellent care. Everyone associated with the hospital including doctors, nurses, therapist, aids, housekeeping and administrators were kind and helpful. They responded quickly any time they were asked for help and kept the patient fully informed as to what was taking place. The service was better than any other medical facility we experienced throughout the ordeal.
In addition, each day I took advantage of getting my lunch at the hospital cafeteria and sharing meal time with her. The food was healthy and fabulous! It is open to the public for breakfast and lunch each day.
Patient update: She is walking on her own with home physical therapy from the Bradley County Home Health-another great service to our community.
Jobs are vital to our community and more are on the way. Schools are important and quality of life is essential. Our churches are a vital piece of the puzzle and the continual upgrading and modernization of local law enforcement and emergency services is a necessity. All these things are very important, but without quality health care, any community will fall short. Warren is blessed. There is always room for improvement, but we are way ahead of the curve. Thank you to all our local health care providers and Bradley County Medical Center and employees!
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