General Practitioners

• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
• Nutritional Counseling
  The Nutrition Services department at OCMC has a Registered Dietician on staff. Each patient is screened for nutritional risks during their admission, and a nutritional intervention is initiated to optimize the patients medical nutrition therapy, if necessary, and promote healing. Nutrient and drug interactions, which could affect the patients recovery, are closely monitored. Medical nutrition therapy is available by physicians' orders, as well as through outpatient services.
• Primary Care
  Medical Director that is certified in Hospice and Palliative Care to oversee individual patient plan of care and symptom management and also consults with your primary care physician.
• Smoking Cessation
  OCMC believes that education is the key to preventing medical problems. In addition to sponsoring continuing education classes for physicians, nurses and other hospital employees, we offer specialized classes to the public. Trained professionals provide seminars in CPR, First Aid, Smoking Cessation, Menopause, Medicare Benefits, Burn Care, and Breast Cancer Awareness.
• Family Practice
• Emergency Care
  The Admissions Office is located directly across from the Switchboard. If you enter through the entrance by the Emergency Department, Admissions will be directly in front of you. If you enter through the Main Entrance, turn right at the first hallway. At the end of the hallway you will come to a waiting area. Turn left, and Admissions will be directly on your left.
• Constipation
• Electrocardiogram
• Diarrhea

Ophthalmologists

• Ophthalmology
• Cataracts
  " I had the best care for cataract service. I would recommend the Dr. and his operating room staff to anyone- Again thank you so much".-  April 2015

Gynecologists

• Gynecology
  In June 1985, an open house was held for the Auxiliary's new gift shop in the area that had once been the father's waiting room next to the OB-GYN wing. Melba Arnold and Jenny Grabert were the capable and guiding hands for the gift shop since its inception.
• Obstetrics
• Pregnancy
• Labor and Delivery
  The Pelvic Rock is probably the most common exercise taught in childbirth classes, and for good reason - it helps. You can use it before and after delivery. Pelvic rocking helps to relive a sore back by stretching the lower back muscles. You can do it lying on your back, standing, or on "all fours".

Internists

• Internal Medicine
• Urology
• Endoscopy
  Our Gastrointestinal (G.I.) Lab features two large, fully-equipped endoscopy rooms furnished with state-of-the-art equipment. For the convenience of our patients and medical staff, the rooms are located adjacent to the Surgical Suite and Day Surgery Center.

Neurologists

• Neurology
  Our mission is to support Ouachita County Medical Center's mission to provide the community with accessible, personal, and quality health care. We achieve this by offering a wide variety of services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Cardiopulmonary Care Department is a combined Respiratory, Cardiology, and Neurology department that provide complete quality cardiopulmonary services for patients, physician, employees, and our community. We are committed to the ongoing development of a state-of-the-art Cardiopulmonary Department. We further commit to meeting the educational needs of our staff and creating a work environment that builds a positive morale.

Psychiatrists

• Mental Health
• Insomnia
• Anxiety

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Your healthcare provider may use a Doppler, which is a special ultrasound instrument, to hear your baby's heartbeat. The beating of the baby's heart will be soft at first and grow stronger as your little one grows.
• MRI
  Construction of a fourth patient wing was completed in 1954 and 1957 a two mill tax was approved for construction of a South Wing. In 1960 a G wing was constructed and modernizations and additional renovations were done in 1970, 1972, and 1977. The One Day Surgery Center was opened in 1989. Some of the most recent additions include the newly constructed W. K. Green Conference and Education Center and the MRI wing, both completed in the fall of 1998.
• Radiology
  Jessye Lynn Wood was the next President (1987--she served only one year, by her own choice), Geraldine Williams was Director of Volunteers. Officers were Rachel Biniakewitz, Vice President; Sally Lott, Secretary; Jini West, Tresurer; and Louise McKenzie, Historian. * At that time, scrapbooks were judged at the State Convention, and the OCH Auxiliary scrapbook by Louise McKenzie won first place from forty-three entries in the State - October 1986. * Another service provided by the Auxilians during this time was paying for personal hair care for patients on the Recuperative Care Unit. This was provided for $5.00 per patient. * This Hospital received $500 from the Auxiliary for toys for the Pediatric wing - April 1987. * The Gift Shop sale "Special - 20% Off for Employees" during National Hospital Week - May 1987. * The first annual $500 nursing scholarship was given to Kellye Longino, LPN who used the money to further her nursing education - June 1987. * Sally Lott received a Testimonial of Appreciation for her dedicated and distinguished service on behalf of OCH from the American Hospital Association 1987 Hospital Awards for Volunteer Excellence Program - July 1987. * The amount of $2,800 was purposed for the purchase of the Dietary Hot and Cold Server - September 1987. * The Auxiliary donated $1,700 for the purchase of new waiting room furniture for Radiology, and they adopted the flower garden by the traffic light to help beautify the appearance for the hospital. * Lillian Loe was awarded the Lions Club John Stinson Award for Civic Service for her volunteer work. * In August 1987, the Auxiliary worked with Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company and the AHAA in distributing 100,000 Child Assistance Tags to kindergarten and first grade students. * Mr. McAllister was honored by seven members of the OCH Auxiliary who joined him at the Administrators' Luncheon at the AHAA convention in Little Rock in October 1987. * New CAT Scanning service was installed in the Radiology Department - November 1987. * A check for $2,365 for the second Gift of Life in Lights tree was given to the hospital. Another Vital Check Monitor was purchased.
• X-Rays
• Nuclear Medicine
• Mammography

Surgeons

• General Surgery
• Orthopedics
  To make an appointment with the following physicians, please contact your family physician for a referral. Orthopedics ~ Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat) ~ Audiology~ Cardiology.
• Wound Care
  Dealing with a chronic non-healing wound is frustrating and time-consuming.  Statistics show that three to five million Americans suffer from a non-healing wound, keeping them from enjoying their favorite activities or performing simple daily tasks.  The Wound Care Team at Ouachita County Medical Center is here to help.
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Gangrene
• Otolaryngology

Dermatologists

• Skin Cancer

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
• Physical Therapy
  A person receiving hospice care will have regular visits from team members.  During these visits the hospice team will assess patient’s condition, provide education and training on caring for their loved one.   A comprehensive plan of care will be formed to meet each patient’s needs based on symptom management and comfort related to their personal condition and end of life goals.  This team advocates for the patient and families in making healthcare decisions and assist in finding local agencies/community resources to help meet the needs of our patient and families.  The hospice team works to identify emotional and spiritual needs of patient and family members.  Bereavement care is provided during the year following their loved ones death.  Speech/occupational and physical therapy are provided as needed.   The Hospice chaplain and trained volunteer are also members of the hospice team.
• Back Pain