Newark residents will now have a White River Health System medical clinic back in the community.
Gary Paxson, president and CEO of White River Health System (WRHS), announced the re-opening of the Newark Medical Clinic for Wednesday, Dec. 1, according to a recent media release.
The clinic will be located at its previous location, 501 Vine St. in Newark.
Kerstie Metzger (pictured above), MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, will be the provider at the clinic. As an APRN, Metzger will provide primary care, including wellness exams, to patients of all ages.
She is focused on “providing quality care to residents of Newark and surrounding areas, as well as maintaining direct communication with her patients and the healthcare community,” the release said.
Metzger earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). She completed a Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University. She is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Metzger has worked in the healthcare setting at White River Medical Center for seven years.
She has worked in areas such as the cardiac step-down unit, emergency department, and in numerous clinics as a float nurse and nurse practitioner.
“I’m excited to bring a community healthcare clinic back to this area,” said Metzger. “It’s great when patients have access to healthcare so close to home. I hope everyone feels welcome to come see us and feel like family when they walk through the doors.”
“I have always been drawn to rural health because of the personalized care you can provide to patients,” said Metzger. “In rural health, you get to spend more time getting to know the patients, and they spend less time in waiting rooms.”
Metzger grew up in Pleasant Plains. She and her husband of two years, Hayden, have two labs, Dixie and Josey, and enjoy traveling, spending time outdoors, and spending time with family.
The Newark Medical Clinic will be open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. New patients and walk-ins are welcome. To make an appointment, call (870) 799-3299.
Image via White River Health System
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