In the Arkansas Delta, the Delta Memorial Hospital in Dumas had a long history of
providing quality health care services to rural, low-income, and uninsured patients.
At the same time, facilities were outdated, cutting-edge equipment was lacking, and
patient capacity needed to be increased. In response, a $9.9 million bond measure
was proposed. When it became clear that the bond issue wasn’t going to cover the
rising costs, HOPE filled the gap with $1.69 million. When the new Delta Memorial
opened its doors, patients had access to the latest in radiology and gastrology
equipment, plus much improved specialty clinics for urology, oncology, pulmonology,
and sleep disorders. The new Delta Memorial also employs nearly 150 people,
providing a major economic boost in this rural Arkansas county.