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Melanie Newman, APRN, sees adult patients for primary care/family medicine at Hot Springs Central and children at My Kids Pediatric Clinic. She also sees women’s health patients and is a certified provider for DOT physicals. Melanie has a BSN from the University of Central Arkansas and a MSN from Arkansas State University. She is board certified as a family nurse practitioner. Melanie is married and has two children. Her oldest has enlisted in the Coast Guard while the youngest keeps her busy with sports. She loves to spend time with her family at the lake. She attends First United Methodist Church in Hot Springs and works with the youth group.

Matt York, APRN, joins Healthy Connections and My Kids Pediatric Clinic in Hot Springs as a Family Nurse Practitioner, bringing with him a rich background in both pediatric and adult healthcare. With a Master of Nursing Science degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing and over a decade of experience in hospital ICU settings before specializing in pediatrics, Matt embodies a unique blend of expertise, compassion, and community-focused care. His approach to healthcare is centered around creating a welcoming, informative, and supportive environment for all patients, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care. Matt’s dedication to his profession and his patients makes him a valuable addition to the Hot Springs healthcare community, where he is committed to providing comprehensive services to individuals and families across all ages.

Rick Agre, RNP, is a wound care specialist who sees patients at the Healthy Connections Hot Springs Central clinic. Agre earned his BSN and RNP degrees from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in LIttle Rock. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army and is married to Ellen, who is a retired special education teacher. They have one daughter. Rick enjoys hunting, fishing, motorcycle travel, and riding mules in the back country of Colorado and New Mexico. For appointments with Rick, call 888-710-8220.