Faulkner Lifestyle Magazine October 2018

Rhonda Dixon
Advanced Nurse Practitioner/CHI St. Vincent Interfaith Clinic
2018
WOMEN of
THE YEAR
Where did you grow up and go to school?
I grew up in El Paso, Arkansas, graduating from Beebe in
1989. My undergraduate and graduate degrees are from
UCA, finally obtaining my master’s degree in nursing.
What brought you to Faulkner County?
I came to Conway for college and never left. I’ve
worked for Conway Regional for 19 years, with
a short stent as a school nurse for Conway Public
Schools before earning my graduate degree.
What was your inspiration for your career?
I volunteered many years, serving on the Board of
Directors for Conway Interfaith Clinic from 2005-2012
(GOD was preparing me for my later service here years
before returning for my graduate degree), co-chairing
the Jack Logan Memorial Golf Tournament and Conway
Fall C Classic. I also served on the Women’s Shelter of
Central Arkansas board as Vice President and Presidentelect
from 2010-2013, chairing the Great Escape from
2011-2012. Other community involvement includes being
a life member of the Junior Auxiliary, Inc., which focuses
on serving children in Faulkner County. A professional
member of Sigma Theta Tau since 2004, I am also a 2010
graduate of Faulkner County Leadership Institute and
served on the FCLI central board of directors as Alumni
Vice President from 2011-2013.
What do you love most about
working/living in Faulkner County?
Conway Interfaith Clinic serves those with and
without insurance. We accept most insurances but
also serve those without insurance for $25 initial
visit and $20 thereafter with additional cost for
labs and procedures. I love serving those within my
community, hoping I make a difference in the health
of those living here regardless of their race, religion,
ethnic background, or financial situation. I want
to make a difference teaching others about their
acute and chronic health conditions, helping them
choose ways to improve their health and overall
outcomes. Loving on my patients, developing
relationships with them all while helping others
live their best lives fulfills my born purpose.
Tell us about your family.
My family includes my daughter Hannah, 17,
a senior at Conway Christian, Jacob, 13, a
7th grader at Conway Christian and James
France, M.D., my love and best friend.
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