Progressive Eye Center serves the Cherokee Village and surrounding areas, with two on-site eye doctors–Dr. Lindsey George and Dr. Jerry Ellis. Dr. Ellis has owned and operated Progressive Eye Center since 1993 and has been practicing optometry since 1990, with over 34 years of experience. Dr. George has ties to the local community, being raised in the Melbourne area. The clinic has an in-house optical shop, with a wide range of designer frames and high-quality lens options. Licensed opticians are also available to guide patients through the eyeglass purchase experience, as well as follow-up adjustments and repairs.

Progressive Eye Center is committed to providing top-level eye care with the aid of the most up-to-date technology in the eye care industry. Our optometrists offer comprehensive eye health and vision exams, glasses and contact lens prescriptions, dry eye treatments, reading screenings and other related optometry services. Our goal is not only to ensure that patients have high-quality vision, but to also detect early signs of conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, corneal ulcers, dry eye disease, diabetic eye disease, and macular degeneration.
Progressive Eye Center of Cherokee Village is conveniently located at 197 Hospital Drive, next to the Cherokee Village Emergency Room off of Highway 62/412 in the White River North Complex.
Progressive Eye Center is independently owned and operated.
Proudly helping patients look and see their best since 1993!

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Care Coordination

We provide assistance with navigating the confusing maze of senior care. With the use of health information and technology, we promote health and wellness to both consumers and family members.

Our Care Managers provide a single point of contact to evaluate your needs and monitor to ensure the best and most appropriate services and care are being provided.

We not only coordinate services our agency offers but also assist in the transitional care and coordination of services among other providers in your area.
Information and Assistance

Based on your needs, our Information Specialist and Care Manager will begin the process of determining exactly how programs and services can help you. They will assist and explain many options for your care.

Care Planning and Management

Development of the care plan based on the needs of the consumer identified through a comprehensive assessment.
Coordination of social and medical services needed including those available through WRAAA or other non-AAA sources.
Communication and coordination with family support.
Ongoing care management, monitoring and follow-up

General referral services (financial, legal, housing, and healthcare)

Communication and referrals to service providers regarding services to be rendered by consumer as part of care plan

Ordering Medical supplies (DME)

Offering alternatives in ordering and receiving medical supplies. Incontinence supplies such as diapers, liners and under pads; bedside commodes; walkers; canes; and more can be directly shipped to the home.

Prescription Management
Family Caregiver Program

This Program supports Caregivers caring for a relative 60+ in the home to reduce the burden and stress of caregiving. It also provides assistance with some costs of care, education, emotional support, and information and referral.

Applications (public and private assistance)
Medicare Prescription Drug Counseling
Advocate and assist with Medicaid, Medicare and VA benefits
Transportation needs

Nutrition & Wellness

The Area Agency on Aging administers a contract with various agencies to provide nutrition and wellness programs. These programs offer a place where participants can engage in community services that can help them stay healthy and independent by offering a wide variety of programs and services, including Meals and Nutrition Programs, Social & Recreational Activities, Wellness Programs, Transportation Services and Senior Center Volunteer Programs.

These programs are available through senior centers in the following counties in our service area:

Senior Living

We are pleased to offer two types of living options to Seniors in our area.

Our Assisted Living Facility located at 302 Woodmont Circle, Batesville Arkansas
Affordable Housing for eligible seniors in 12 different locations.

Community Services

We offer supportive services to our community in three different areas.

Our Foster Grandparent Programs offer assistance to children in our local schools
The Ombudsman Program advocates for residents residing in long term care facilities
Our Ticket to Work Program assist individuals with disabilities obtain employment

Located in Batesville, Arkansas, White River Health is dedicated to providing advanced healthcare in North Central Arkansas through inpatient and outpatient services as well as community outreach. With two hospital campuses, one in Batesville and one in Mountain View plus outpatient care centers and clinic offices throughout the region, WRH offers quality patient care and a healing environment—all right here at home.

MISSION

The mission of White River Health is to provide quality healthcare and improve the health of our communities.

VISION

The Vision of White River Health is to provide an environment where patients choose to receive care, employees desire to work, physicians want to practice and families and visitors feel welcome.

VALUES (C.A.R.E)

Compassion - We foster a culture of empathy, caring, and concern.

Accountability - Through integrity and honesty, we take ownership of our responsibilities and actions to promote trust.

Respect - We treat each individual with dignity, encourage creativity, and assist one another to reach our fullest potential

Excellence - We strive to consistently achieve the highest standards of performance through continuous improvement in patient care, quality and innovation.

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

We recognize PRIDE as taking a Personal Responsibility In Delivering Excellence.

Prompt Service - I will provide timely, courteous care and communications in all encounters.

Respect -I will treat everyone as I would expect to be treated; I will promote a positive experience by using AIDET.

Involved -I will demonstrate ownership by supporting change with a positive attitude, staying informed, and delivering excellence as a standard of care.

Demeanor - I will display a professional image with willingness to serve with passion, enthusiasm, and teamwork.

Environmental Focus - I will strive to provide a calm, healing, safe, clean, and hazard free environment.

FACILITIES & SERVICE AREAS

White River Health (WRH) is an acute care, multi-facility, not-for-profit, regional referral center serving North Central Arkansas since 1976, when it was established as the White River Medical Center (WRMC). In 1999, WRH added Stone County Medical Center (SCMC), located in Mountain View, to the growing number of service locations. The WRH service area now includes ten counties: Independence, Izard, Sharp, Stone, and parts of Cleburne, Fulton, Jackson, Lawrence, Van Buren, and White.

Annual Report

Each year White River Heath publishes an Annual Report. The document profiles our accomplishments as a healthcare system and our plans to further develop the medical community serving North Central Arkansas. 2022 Annual Report.