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BCMC Recognized for Advancing Rural Stroke Care
People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts and have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality, according to an American Heart Association’s presidential advisory on rural health. Bradley County Medical Center is committed to changing that.
For its efforts to optimize stroke care and reduce gaps in rural health outcomes, BCMC has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Rural Recognition Bronze award.
Stroke is the No. 4 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S, according to the American Heart Association’s 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Report. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel supplying the brain is blocked by a clot or ruptures, preventing blood and oxygen from reaching brain tissue. When this happens, brain cells begin to die. Early detection and rapid treatment are critical to improving survival, minimizing disability and supporting faster recovery.
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Leisa Spence, M.D.
Emergency
Biography
Facility/Office:
Bradley County Medical Center Emergency DepartmentEducation:
University of Medicine and Health Sciences St. KittsBiography:
Born and raised in sunny South Florida, Dr. Spence is a proud Florida native who has made Arkansas her home. From the age of five, she dreamed of becoming "the skating doctor," as she pursued her passion as an Olympic hopeful figure skater. Although injuries led her to shift her focus away from skating, they strengthened her resolve to become a physician, a role she's embraced wholeheartedly.Dr. Spence had the privilege of attending a Caribbean medical school where the emphasis on physical exams and providing exceptional care with limited resources shaped her approach to medicine. This foundation instilled in her a patient-centered focus and the ability to form unguarded, meaningful relationships that guide her practice to this day.
Seven years ago, she moved to Arkansas to complete a residency in Family Medicine. Along the way, she met her now husband, and together, they enjoy traveling, golfing, skiing, surfing, and spending time with family.
Being part of a close-knit community hospital ignites her passion for making a difference. She is committed to serving and enriching the lives of those around her, and looks forward to continuing to be an asset to you and your family.
BCMC News
BCMC Recognized for Advancing Rural Stroke Care
People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts and have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality, according to an American Heart Association’s presidential advisory on rural health. Bradley County Medical Center is committed to changing that.
For its efforts to optimize stroke care and reduce gaps in rural health outcomes, BCMC has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Rural Recognition Bronze award.
Stroke is the No. 4 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S, according to the American Heart Association’s 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Report. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel supplying the brain is blocked by a clot or ruptures, preventing blood and oxygen from reaching brain tissue. When this happens, brain cells begin to die. Early detection and rapid treatment are critical to improving survival, minimizing disability and supporting faster recovery.
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