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ONNECTION
A WHITE COUNTY MEDICAL FOUNDATION NEWSLETTER
2014 SPRING ISSUE 
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Living Proof:
The Oxner’s Story
When Michael and Sarah Oxner married 12 years ago, they
chose to make Searcy their home. The town was a good
mid-point between Sarah’s job in Little Rock and Michael’s
farm in Newport at the time, and they felt it would be a good
place to raise a family someday.
After a few years of commuting, the Oxners were blessed
to discover that Sarah was pregnant with their first child.
“Naturally, we planned to have her in Little Rock, since I had
used the same doctor there for years,” Sarah stated. “I had
never been to White County Medical Center since we’d lived
in Searcy, and I did not intend to have my baby there. We
thought if there was a complication with the delivery, we
would want to have the best care possible and assumed that
would be in Little Rock.”
Those plans changed when Sarah fell ill 33½ weeks into her
pregnancy. “Up until that day, I had experienced the perfect
pregnancy,” she recalled. “When I woke up the morning of
August 23, 2004, I was sicker than I had ever been in my life.
I called my doctor in Little Rock, and the nurse told me I likely
had a stomach virus and suggested taking an antacid and
acetaminophen. That’s what I did and went to bed for the day.”
The following 24 hours were the most frightening time in the
Oxners’ lives. Michael woke up in the middle of the night to
find Sarah in seizures. She was unresponsive and the blood
from biting her tongue covered her pillow. In a panic, Michael
dialed 911. When the ambulance arrived, he pleaded with the
driver to take Sarah to her doctor in Little Rock. Due to the
severity of Sarah’s illness, Michael was told there was not
time, and the ambulance delivered her to WCMC.
“Dr. Jim Citty is the one who recognized that I was suffering
from HELLP syndrome,” Sarah said. “HELLP syndrome is
characterized by hemolysis (the breaking down of red blood
cells), elevated liver enzymes and low platelet count. It is a
life-threatening pregnancy condition that is a complication
of preeclampsia. With God’s guidance, Dr. Citty and his
team saved my life and my daughter’s life!”
After a few days in the Critical Care Unit, Sarah became
more alert to her surroundings and finally met her newborn
baby, Mary Frances. “My hesitation about having a baby at
White County Medical Center quickly subsided as we were
surrounded by the warmth, care and concern of the doctors,
nurses and staff at WCMC. Our hospital stay lasted several
weeks as I recovered while they cared for our premature baby.
The hospital became a second home to us, and the staff
felt like family. We truly could not have been
treated better! In Little Rock, I was just
a number on a chart. At WCMC,
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Top Photo: Maralyn Citty, Dr. Jim Citty,
Sarah Oxner, & Mary Frances Oxner
Photo to Right: Sarah Oxner, member of
the Annual Gifts Committee, with children
Mary Frances, Laura Grace & Paten
Dear Friend of the Foundation,
We have entered 2014 with a lot of energy,
excitement and enthusiasm for our Miracles Happen
Every Day Campaign. You can see in this edition
of our newsletter, The Connection, we’ve got
a lot of great things happening with the White
County Medical Foundation.
We are so honored that our volunteers/donors
Michael and Sarah Oxner have shared their
personal experience with us in this issue of
The Connection. The White County Medical
Foundation has recently welcomed a new board
member, recognized our current business
partners, and honored Dr. Jim Citty with his
delivering of nearly 10,000 babies.
I would also like to introduce to you the great
team we’ve assembled in our Foundation office.
I want to welcome them and share with you
the areas they focus on. Anna Overbay is an
Event/Foundation Specialist. She plays a major
role in our associate giving club: The PEP Club
and does an outstanding job with our events for
White County Medical Center and the Foundation.
Natalie Horton joined our team last August as a
Foundation Specialist. She is working with our
Annual Gifts Committee and our Business and
Industry Committees – we’re proud to have her
on our team. Allison Galbreath recently joined
our team as an Administrative Assistant for our
WCMC South Campus – and she is very important
to the Foundation. She is key for our data entry
for gifts and working with all of our committees.
If any member of our team can ever assist you
in any way, please contact us at: 501-278-3186
or [email protected]. Or drop by to see us;
our Foundation offices are located on the WCMC
South Campus on Main Street.
Thanks for your support of the White County Medical
Foundation! We are looking forward to a great year!
Foundation Team: (left to right)
Allison Galbreath, Anna Overbay,
Cassandra Feltrop and
Natalie Horton
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Sarah Oxner, Dr. Citty, and Mary Frances Oxner
Living Proof: The Oxner’s Story (continued)
I was a member of a family! When Michael and I had our next
two children, Laura Grace and Paten, we did not consider having
them anywhere other than White County Medical Center.”
In 2011, Sarah was honored to be asked to serve on
the White County Medical Foundation Pillars of Health
Committee. “I could not answer ‘yes’ fast enough,” she said.
“I was so pleased about the opportunity to serve the hospital
that had saved our lives.”
“Our experience at WCMC was absolutely over the top. We
will be forever grateful to Dr. Jim Citty, Dr. Bill Williams, Dr.
J.L. Stinnett and all the other doctors and nurses who cared
for us. Serving the Foundation is my chance to publicly and
humbly thank the hospital.”
“When the ‘Miracles Happen Every Day’ campaign was
announced, I knew my calling to the Pillars of Health
committee was not by accident,” she added. “I am excited to
help the Foundation raise funds to make several wonderful
improvements to the New Life Center so that expectant
mothers will continue to receive the same great care I did.”
“Raising funds for the New Life Center is deeply personal to
me. It is my great desire for our hospital to be able to offer
every Mom the best experience possible. To complement the
caring and compassionate team of doctors, nurses and staff,
I want to see the New Life Center have the most advanced
technology available in labor and delivery care for mothers
and their newborns. Also, plans for renovations to the labor,
delivery, recovery and postpartum suites will include even
more comforts of home and will be a wonderful added bonus
for families to celebrate and visit in a welcoming environment.”
“I have a very special place in my heart for Moms and their
newborns, especially premature babies,” Sarah added.
“Miracles really do happen every day at White County
Medical Center. My daughter and I are living proof.”
If you wish to be removed from the list to receive solicitations for support of the
White County Medical Foundation, please contact us at 501-278-3186 or [email protected].
Dr. Jim Citty with his family at the recognition event. From left to right: Dr. Kris Citty and his wife, Jenny; Dr. Kyle Citty and his
wife Kami; Dr. Jim Citty and his wife Maralyn; Dr. Kyle Blickenstaff and his wife Kellee and son, Kohl.
“What I have done is because I love it...medicine has never been a job to me. I have been blessed to be
able to learn and participate in, and it is a service I can do for other people – it is a way to help others.”
- Jim Citty, M.D.
Citty’s Key to Searcy
Searcy Mayor David Morris recently presented Family Physician Jim Citty,
M.D., with a Key to the City of Searcy and proclaimed January 24, 2014, as
Dr. Jim Citty Day.
As Mayor Morris read the proclamation, he stated that the honor was designed
to “recognize, reward and celebrate the many years of service and valuable
contributions Dr. Jim Citty has made to our community.”
Dr. Jim Citty with Searcy Mayor David Morris
after ‘Key to the City’ presentation
Dr. Citty’s medical career spans more than five decades. He and his wife Maralyn,
along with their four children, made Searcy their home in 1975. Of the nearly
10,000 babies Dr. Citty has delivered in that time, he is most proud that he was
able to deliver six of his nine grandchildren.
“The ceremony was a surprise; it was truly a humbling experience,” Dr. Citty said. “I
have not, in my opinion, deserved the awards I’ve received over the years; however,
the singular honor of receiving this Key to the City is at the top of the list.”
Dr. Jim Citty with White County Judge
Michael Lincoln and his wife Shelley.
“What I have done is because I love it,” he added. “Medicine has never been a job
to me. I have been blessed to be able to learn and participate in, and it is a service
I can do for other people – it is a way to help others.”
“In life, you have to focus on what you do best, and what I do best is interact
one-on-one with patients. Whether that patient is an expectant mother, a
grandmother with congestive heart failure or a sick child, being able to
communicate with them and address their health concern is my strength.”
Dr. Jim Citty with his wife, Maralyn, listening
as Searcy Mayor David Morris proclaims
Jan. 24, 2014, Dr. Jim Citty Day in Searcy.
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Cornerstone Partners
Appreciation
Luncheon
Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Second Photo Down on Left: Ray Montgomery,
President/CEO of White County Medical Center
and Chairman of the White County Medical
Foundation Board, and Natalie Horton, Foundation
Specialist present Rodney Scarborough with
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. a Cornerstone Partner
Diamond Award of Recognition at the recent
Recognition Event along with Matt House, Chairman
of the Foundation’s Business and Industry Committee
and Cassandra Feltrop, Executive Director.
Harding University
Third Photo Down on Left: Jonathon Roberts received
the Bronze Level Recognition gift for Harding University
at the recent luncheon.
Southern Bank
Fourth Photo Down on Left: Representing Southern Bank
at the luncheon to receive their Platinum Level Recognition
Award was Chris Roberts, Missy Hoggard, Jon Holman,
Phil Hoggard and Jesse Boyce. Southern Bank will be
naming a Patient Room with their gift to the campaign.
First Security Bank
Bottom Left Photo: Receiving the Diamond Level
Recognition Award for First Security Bank is Patrick Stegall,
James Horton, James Stake, Frank Faust, and Jim Wilson.
First Security Bank is naming the New Life Center Lobby
with their gift to the ‘Miracles Happen Every Day’ Campaign.
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Thank you
for your support!
Committee Members
Top Right Photo: Several community leaders
work together to support White County Medical
Center by participating on the White County Medical
Foundation Business and Industry Committee helping
businesses take an active role in local healthcare with
their participation in the Cornerstone Partners program.
Committee members pictured left to right: Randy Jones,
Centennial Bank; Patrick Stegall, First Security Bank;
Deana Powell, Simmons First Bank; Rodger Cargile, Cargile
Auctions/RE/MAX; and Chairman Matt House, Regions
Bank. Not pictured: Michelle Davis, Bank of Augusta; Terri
Milligan, RE/MAX; Bill Patton, Bank of Augusta; Reid Simmons,
Centennial Bank and David Wood, First Community Bank.
First Community Bank Photo
Second Photo Down on Right: Receiving the Platinum Recognition
Award for First Community Bank is Philip Hays, Amy Tuggle and
Micah Bradley. First Community Bank is naming a Patient Room
with their gift to the campaign.
NorthStar EMS
Third Photo Down on Right: Donald and Stephanie Shull received
the Platinum Level Recognition Award for NorthStar EMS at the
luncheon. They will be naming a Patient Room in the New Life Center
with their gift to the campaign.
Simmons First Bank
Fourth Photo Down on Right: Simmons First Bank received the
Platinum Level Recognition Award at the luncheon and will be
naming a Patient Room with their gift to the Miracles Happen Every
Day Campaign. Representing Simmons First Bank is Kelley Burton,
Matt Boyd, Deana Powell and Brooks Davis.
Regions Bank
Bottom Right Photo: Receiving the Platinum Level Recognition
Award for Regions Bank is Donnie Miller, Kevin Rodgers, Jamie
Mobley, Laura Freppon and Matt House. Regions Bank is naming
a Patient Room with their gift to the New Life Center campaign.
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White County Medical Foundation Announces New Board Member
Amy Daniels Joins WCMF Board of Directors
The White County Medical Foundation is pleased to announce Amy Daniels has joined its Board
of Directors. Daniels is a resident of Beebe and a Financial Advisor for Edward Jones in Searcy.
Committed to medical excellence and compassionate care, the White County Medical Foundation
is a not-for-profit organization that provides support to White County Medical Center.
According to White County Medical Foundation Executive Director Cassandra Feltrop, Daniels’
involvement in the Foundation has spanned the past five years as a member of the Planned
Gifts Committee, which she currently chairs. “We are glad to have Amy join our Foundation’s
Board of Directors,” Feltrop said. “She is highly knowledgeable about our Foundation’s mission
and was very active in garnering support in building the Cancer Center of Excellence in 2012.
With a philanthropic background and passion for advancing healthcare in our community, Amy
is a natural fit to serve on the Foundation’s Board of Directors.”
As the governing body of the White County Medical Foundation, the Board of Directors conducts fundraising efforts to provide White County
Medical Center with funds for renovations, state-of-the-art equipment and specialized projects to enhance patient care.
“I am excited to join the Foundation’s Board of Directors,” Daniels said. “This is a tremendous opportunity to broaden my philanthropic
involvement in our community and raise awareness about the Foundation, its mission and importance in our community.”
“As the fund-raising arm of hospitals, I truly believe that Foundations are the driving force of excellence in offering high-quality patient care,”
she added. “Raising the level of care and services often occurs through construction projects and technological advancements, which why
the mission of the White County Medical Foundation is so important. Our fund-raising efforts improve the hospital and, more importantly,
benefit the patients we serve.”
“I look forward to broadening my expertise as a member of the Foundation Board and serving in this new role,” Daniels said. “The sky is
the limit for our Foundation right now as we reach residents of Searcy and the surrounding communities.”
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1) Nurses at the Crossroads Clinic for Women honored OB/GYN Jerry Burns, M.D., with a Christmas gift that will leave a legacy by giving to the White
County Medical Foundation for the “Miracles Happen Every Day” campaign. Dr. Burns frequently delivers miracles at White County Medical Center and
knows first-hand how important the new technologies and renovations will be in providing the best patient care in the hospital’s New Life Center. Pictured
with Dr. Burns are (left to right) Laura Hurst, Karla Money, Natasha Baker and TJ Knight. Not pictured is Amanda Money.
2) Our sincere thanks to Tara & Co. for giving to the “Miracles Happen Every Day” campaign to benefit the New Life Center! Tara & Co. hosted a Holiday
Jewelry Event in November and donated 15% of the purchases made by White County Medical Center associates, Board members, physicians, Auxiliary
members and Foundation volunteers. We greatly appreciate the Tara & Co. family for hosting this special event for four years now!
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To join Tara & Co. in supporting the New Life Center through the Foundation, please call (501) 278-3186, and for more information about the
“Miracles Happen Every Day” campaign.
Foundation Board of Directors
Kris Citty, M.D.
Amy Daniels
Keith Feather
Cassandra Feltrop, Secretary
Stuart Hill, Treasurer
Ryan Koch, D.O.
Leah Miller
Ray Montgomery,
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James Norman
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Foundation Development Council
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The New Life Center at White County Medical Center offers our
patients the highest level of care for their childbirth experience. You have
the opportunity to partner with White County Medical Foundation
in helping raise funds for the additions and renovations needed to
ensure this level of quality is maintained.
Naming Opportunities Still
Available in New Life Center
Please contact White County Medical Foundation at (501) 278-3191 for more information.
Room Renovations
- Custom built-in surface area with storage
- Rocking Chairs
- Big Screen TVs
- Increased seating for families
- Sofa that folds out for sleep space
- Showers in all rooms
Additions to the New Life Center
- Infant Security System Upgrade
- New State-of-the-Art Nursery Equipment
- Advanced Fetal Monitoring System
- New Triage Area with 4 patient areas
- Renovate 6 additional labor / delivery rooms into LDRP rooms
- Family friendly rooms
- New flooring in Nursery and throughout
Council Chairs: James and Cecily Norman
Annual Gifts Committee Chairs:
Teresa Blakely and Donna Rippey
Associate Gifts Committee Chairs:
Dee DeLoach, Shannon Hays & Sheila Wood
Business and Industry Gifts Committee Chair:
Matt House
Planned Gifts Committee Chair: Amy Daniels
Community Committee Members
Allison Alexander
Rodger Cargile
Jim Carr
Michelle Cothern
Michelle Davis
Marla Duncan
Frank Faust
Laura Freppon
Charles Green
Blake Holzhauer
Randy Jones
Daniel Kemper
Mabe and Jenny Mabry
Terri Milligan
Ruby Nell Moye
Sarah Oxner
Bill Patton
Cheryl Payne, M.D.
Deana Powell
Reid Simmons
Kristen Smith
David Spradlin
Patrick Stegall
Ethan and Lauren Wilson
David Wood
WCMC Associate Committee
Amanda K. Blache
Billy Cantrell
Tonya Carden
Kandyce Davidson
Misty Davis
Debbie Elliott
Brian Fritts
Christy Gauvey
Melissa Goforth
Jamie Hitt
Cindy Holden
Michele Hopkins
Kenna G. Johnson
Jamie Laughlin
Tim Louks
Connie Maness
Sharon Middleton
Carolyn Nunnally
Irene Opel
Carmen Parish
Pamela Peebles
Kylie M. Pearrow
Whitney Ray
Danielle R. Smith
Dawn Southern
Cynthia R. Timm
Peggy Turner
Mistie Vannatter
Cindy Western
Vera L. Wheeler
Jennifer Williams
Billy Wood
Cindy Wymer
Foundation Staff
Cassandra Feltrop, Executive Director
Natalie Horton, Foundation Specialist
Anna Overbay, Event/Foundation Specialist
Allison Galbreath, Administrative Assistant
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1200 South Main | Searcy, AR 72143
Give Back Event
March
6
March
6 at Lenny’s
Lenny’s Sub Shop will host a Give Back Event on March 6 where
15 percent of the proceeds from lunch and dinner will be given
to the White County Medical Foundation.
Please remember to tell your server that you are with White County Medical
Center or the Foundation when you check out for proceeds to benefit the
Miracles Happen Every Day campaign.
Lenny's is located at 2412 E. Race Avenue in Searcy
For more information or to donate to the White County Medical Foundation, please mail checks to:
White County Medical Foundation, 1200 South Main, Searcy, AR 72143. Or call 501-278-3186 to make a credit/debit card gift.