Helen Hope and Abigail Riddle have joined the staff at Rose Law Firm as associates, the company announces.
Hope focuses her practice on general civil litigation. She graduated cum laude from the University of Arkansas School of Law, where she served as the law notes editor for the Arkansas Law Review, worked as a teaching assistant for civil procedure, and externed in the Western District of Arkansas.
Riddle focuses her practice on real estate and business. She received her juris doctorate from the University of Arkansas School of Law in May, graduating summa cum laude and ranking second in her class. While earning her J.D., Abby served as the executive editor of the Arkansas Law Review, a research and teaching assistant, and a brief writer for the National Appellate Advocacy Competition moot court program. She received the highest score in the state on the Arkansas Bar Exam in July.
Laura Droke, APRN, recently joined Washington Regional’s trauma surgery team that provides care for patients with life threatening or crucial injuries. Droke first joined the hospital in 2016 and most recently provided care for patients at Washington Regional Cardiovascular Clinic, part of the Walker Heart Institute. She earned her master of science degree in nursing from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock and her bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of Arkansas Eleanor Mann School of Nursing in Fayetteville.
Elizabeth Hankins, APRN, is now providing care for patients at Washington Regional Electrophysiology Clinic, part of the Walker Heart Institute. Hankins has been with Washington Regional since 2017 and previously served as a registered nurse at Washington Regional Electrophysiology Clinic, which offers diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm abnormalities. She holds a master of science degree in nursing and bachelor of science degree in nursing from Arkansas State University at Jonesboro.
Leap Kids Dental has announced the addition of Dustin Kenny, DDS, to its team of pediatric dental specialists at its Fort Smith location. In addition to routine checkups and cleanings, Kenny will provide a wide range of dental services, including prevention dentistry, restorations and extractions. Originally from Rogers, Kenny earned his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway before pursuing his doctor of dental surgery degree at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Arkansas State Dental Association. For more information about Kenny and to schedule an appointment, visit LeapKidsDental.com.
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