For over 40 years, ARcare has instilled commitment, compassion, and trust throughout Arkansas, Kentucky, and Mississippi. Beginning in 1981 with Dr. Steven Collier’s unquestionable mandate to serve “the least, the last, and the lost,” ARcare has brought superior healthcare to patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
Our mission to ensure patients are able to benefit from affordable, routine medical care comes from the vision of CEO Dr. Steven Collier. In 1981, Dr. Collier aimed to ensure that patients in rural Arkansas could get quality medical care, and he has helped provide access to healthcare for patients throughout the tri-state area ever since. Services include primary care, behavioral health, pharmacies, community outreach programs, and more.
Although ARcare isn’t a free clinic, it’s a federally qualified health center (FQHC) with discounted rates, so all the residents of these areas can receive the care they need. We see patients with insurance, without insurance, and with not enough coverage. We see all who need healthcare.
With board-certified family care providers, community health centers, and the very latest in medical technology, ARcare partners with our patients from rearing to retirement, assuring all members of the family are provided the absolute best in healthcare.
Mission
“Health for All”
ARcare delivers quality healthcare throughout our tri-state service area of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Kentucky. ARcare’s mission, “Health for All,” runs through the hearts of our medical professionals and staff members alike. We provide state-of-the-art healthcare and treat each of our patients with dignity, regardless of their plight in life or their ability to pay.
Values
ARcare’s vision is to be the largest primary care provider in the South, the provider of first choice in our communities, and a national leader of community health centers.
ARcare’s values are to guide employees in providing superior service while fulfilling our mission and achieving our vision.
Stewardship – Valuing our resources daily to ensure our mission tomorrow.
Positive Attitude – Empowering employees to create an energetic work environment.
Integrity – Honesty, ethics, and dedication in all we do.
Respect – Appreciating all people, work, and ideas.
Improvement – Continually striving for performance excellence.
Teamwork – Achieving our goals together.
Board of Directors
President: Mr. Joe Young, Craighead
Vice President: Rev. Gary Browning, Woodruff
Treasurer: Ms. Marsha White, Woodruff
Secretary: Ms. Ella Watson, White
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Steven F. Collier, MD, Augusta
Executive Assistant: Cindy Webb
Board Members:
Ms. Janice Beard, Woodruff
Mr. Doyle Fowler, Woodruff
Ms. Patricia Holloway, Prairie
Ms. Katheron Palmer, Woodruff
Mr. David Morris, White
Ms. Martha Ray, Woodruff
Ms. Ellen Russell, Pontotoc MS
Mr. Rick Swinney, Woodruff
Ms. Betty Kate Thompson, Woodruff
Mr. Floyd Waymire, Cross
Ms. Janet Wright, White