29 Jul 2024 Unity Health named Most Socially Responsible Hospital in Arkansas

SEARCY — Unity Health – White County Medical Center has been named by the Lown Institute as the most socially responsible acute care hospital in the state of Arkansas. The Lown Institute seeks to promote a just and caring environment in the healthcare setting. Social responsibility within hospitals is displayed through compassionate care, equal treatment and positive patient outcomes. 

In determining the ranking of socially responsible hospitals, the Lown Institute assessed more than 2,700 acute care hospitals and 800 critical access hospitals across the country. The evaluation analyzed up to 54 metrics for each entity, with equity being of greater emphasis than previous rankings. Through this framework of analysis, Unity Health is proud to be recognized among its national peers for its efforts in providing equitable, expert and positive patient care. Unity Health is one of only 154 acute care hospitals to earn a spot on the Lown Institute honor roll by receiving straight “A’s” across the categories of equity, value and outcomes. 

“We are thrilled to receive this recognition,” Interim President/CEO of Unity Health, LaDonna Johnston said. “We strive to provide exceptional care for our patients while being mindful of equity, outcome and a healing environment. To be recognized at this level affirms our efforts and helps us continue our commitment to excellence.” 

Unity Health is an Arkansas healthcare system consisting of four hospitals, 28 family practice clinics, specialists and specialty clinics consisting of 15 areas of practice including Unity Health – Cardiology Clinic, Unity Health – Orthopaedic and Spine Center, the Pyeatt Family Cancer Center, inpatient and outpatient physical rehabilitation, as well as inpatient and outpatient behavioral health. 

As the leading healthcare provider and largest employer in an eight-county area, Unity Health and its more than 2,300 associates strive to improve the quality of health and well-being for the communities they serve through compassionate care. Unity Health has more than 150 physicians who specialize in various areas of healthcare.