St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is set to utilize $14.5 million in state funding to establish a regional health care network and enhance technological capabilities, including the introduction of “smart rooms” to improve patient care. This initiative is part of a larger investment of over $149 million announced by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders to boost rural health care in Arkansas. St. Bernards is collaborating with multiple hospitals in nearby communities to assess local health needs and improve service delivery, which is expected to positively impact the local economy by up to $50 million.
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