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e all know what the hottest gifts are this year. We know that piece of jewlery, tablet, or smart phone will make our loved ones’ eyes light up when they unwrap their presents. Those joyful individuals will say ‘thank you’ with loving smiles, showing that you have touched their lives. But for some, they simply want good health this holiday season. Now imagine giving a gift that made the recipent say, “It was like a miracle, or a dream come true, because it’s not every day you have someone that is willing to help people in that situation … My wife and I thank God every day for things like that.” Baptist Health Foundation and Baptist Health can change lives when you donate. To families like Stephen Smith’s, who benefited from the Best Friends program at Baptist Health, your gift is like a life-changing miracle. The Foundation supports Baptist Health’s Mission to “provide quality patient services; respond to the changing health needs of Arkansans with Christian compassion,” and your support makes that possible. Our healthcare providers save and improve lives daily. The Foundation’s Grateful Patient program, which allows patients to recognize their special caregiver, is a great example of how extraodinary healthcare changes lives. In a letter to the Foundation, a Grateful Patient referenced a nurse at Baptist Health saying, “Sandi treated us like people and not just another block on her schedule. She
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“People need to be aware how massage benefits the mind and body. I trained my body for this and received so much support it felt great.” said Regnier. While many people have traditionally thought of massage as a ‘treat’ for relaxation, it has been used for thousands of years for its healing power. Studies find it aids specifically with anxiety, headaches, insomnia, soft tissue injuries, arthritis, fibromyalgia and myofacial pain. Improved flexibility, posture, circulation, rehabilitation and immune system are also direct benefits. Massage Envy Spa employs over 30 therapists, each with unique skills to treat such a variety of issues. The spa is repeat winner of many awards including AY’s Best Spa in Arkansas for 2012 and 2013. Based on the tremendous success of the Midtowne location, they are opening a new location on Chenal Pkwy across from the Promenade on December 17th just in time for you to get a great Christmas gift for everyone on your list!
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