{"id":6097,"date":"2025-04-10T21:31:42","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T02:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthy-connections.org\/?post_type=news&p=6097"},"modified":"2025-04-10T21:31:44","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T02:31:44","slug":"hscboy","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/healthy-connections.org\/news\/hscboy\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Connections Named Business of the Year at Malvern Chamber Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Two clinics, one mission: delivering expert, compassionate care to the Malvern community<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Healthy Connections was honored to be named Business of the Year<\/strong> at the 2025 Malvern\/Hot Spring County Chamber of Commerce<\/a> Community Awards Banquet<\/strong>, held April 10 at the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church in Malvern. This recognition highlights not only the growth of Healthy Connections as a healthcare provider in Hot Spring County, but also the organization\u2019s unwavering commitment to making healthcare accessible, compassionate, and comprehensive for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The award was accepted by several key members of the Healthy Connections leadership and clinical team, including CEO Tony Calandro<\/strong>, CFO Susan Singleton<\/strong>, Vice President of Operations Ron Sellers<\/strong>, Dr. Absalom H. Tilley, MD<\/strong>, and staff members from both the Malvern Teeter<\/strong> and Malvern Pinnacle<\/strong> clinic locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThis is such a great honor for our team,\u201d said Tony Calandro, CEO of Healthy Connections. \u201cMalvern is a vital part of our mission. We\u2019ve invested heavily in growing services here because we believe every person in this community should have access to affordable, expert healthcare\u2014right where they live and work.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Community Health Leadership Recognized in Hot Spring County<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As one of the evening\u2019s featured awards, the Business of the Year honor celebrated Healthy Connections\u2019 role in strengthening the local healthcare infrastructure, supporting the economy, and delivering consistently high levels of patient satisfaction. The award also served as recognition of the clinic\u2019s deep roots and expanding services in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two Clinics Offering One-Stop Healthcare in Malvern, Arkansas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Healthy Connections operates two full-service medical clinics in Malvern<\/strong><\/a>, each designed to function as a one-stop shop for patients\u2019 primary care<\/a>, behavioral health<\/a>, and pharmacy <\/a>needs<\/strong>. These clinics have become trusted centers for high-quality, community-based healthcare<\/strong>\u2014ensuring that patients don\u2019t have to travel far to get the care they deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Primary Care and Internal Medicine Services in Hot Spring County<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At the Malvern Pinnacle location<\/a><\/strong>, patients can access Primary Care and Internal Medicine<\/strong> services with Dr. Absalom H. Tilley, MD<\/a><\/strong>, and Briana Newcomb, APRN<\/a><\/strong>. At the Malvern Teeter clinic<\/strong>,<\/a> Tamara Tate, APRN<\/a><\/strong>, provides comprehensive family medicine<\/strong>. Both clinics also offer care for wellness visits<\/strong>, HIV treatment<\/strong>, and addiction treatment services<\/strong>\u2014along with support for urgent and chronic conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behavioral Health, Women\u2019s Health, and Pediatric Services in Malvern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Teeter clinic<\/strong> is home to Evolve Behavioral Health Services<\/strong>, where Meg Stueart, LPC<\/a><\/strong>, provides in-person counseling. Eric Luster, APRN, PMHNP<\/a><\/strong>, delivers psychiatric medication management<\/strong> for patients needing behavioral health support. Patients can also access OBGYN and women\u2019s health services<\/a><\/strong> with Dr. Kara Worley, MD<\/a><\/strong>, and pediatric care<\/a><\/strong> with Dr. Tracy Rowe, MD<\/a><\/strong>, of My Kids Pediatric Clinic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On-Site Pharmacy Now Serving Patients in Malvern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In 2025, the Malvern Teeter clinic launched full-service on-site pharmacy access<\/a><\/strong> for patients. With expert guidance from Ann Calandro, PharmD<\/a><\/strong>, Phi Tang, PharmD<\/a><\/strong>, and Taylor Watt, PharmD<\/a><\/strong>, patients can fill prescriptions, manage medications, and receive one-on-one support\u2014all under the same roof as their primary provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Affordable Healthcare in Malvern for All Patients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)<\/strong>, Healthy Connections is proud to serve everyone\u2014regardless of insurance status or income level<\/strong>. Both Malvern clinics accept Medicaid<\/strong>, Medicare<\/strong>, ArKids 1st<\/strong>, and are in-network with most major health insurance plans<\/strong><\/a>. For those without coverage, a sliding fee scale<\/strong> based on household income ensures care remains accessible and affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why This Matters:<\/strong>
Healthy Connections served thousands of patients in Malvern last year. This award is more than a recognition\u2014it\u2019s a reflection of the real-world impact made every day through affordable, local, high-quality healthcare.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Find Us in Malvern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Healthy Connections proudly serves the Malvern community from two convenient locations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n