Baxter Health Announces Provider Transition at Two Clinics

Amanda Winford, APRN, will take on new roles at clinics in Mammoth Spring and Salem.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

Baxter Health has announced that Amanda Winford, APRN, will be transitioning to new roles at two of their clinics - the Baxter Health Family Clinic in Mammoth Spring and the Baxter Health Fulton County Family Clinic in Salem. Winford, who has been with Baxter Health since 2023, will be joining other providers at these locations as part of an effort to expand access to primary care services across north central Arkansas and south central Missouri.

Why it matters

This transition is part of Baxter Health's strategy to increase access to primary care in the region, which is important for maintaining community health and wellness. Winford's experience and expertise will help strengthen the care teams at the Mammoth Spring and Salem clinics.

The details

Winford will see patients in Mammoth Spring on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and in Salem on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Both clinics provide a full range of primary care services, including routine physicals and chronic disease management. Patients currently under Winford's care have been notified of the transition, and new appointments can be scheduled by contacting the clinics directly.

  • Winford has been with Baxter Health since 2023.
  • Winford will begin her new roles at the Mammoth Spring and Salem clinics in February 2026.

The players

Amanda Winford, APRN

A provider who has been with Baxter Health since 2023 and is transitioning to new roles at the Baxter Health Family Clinic in Mammoth Spring and the Baxter Health Fulton County Family Clinic in Salem.

Leslie Batterton, APRN

A provider at the Baxter Health Family Clinic in Mammoth Spring.

Tara Pate, APRN

A provider at the Baxter Health Fulton County Family Clinic in Salem.

Baxter Health

A healthcare provider that operates clinics in north central Arkansas and south central Missouri.

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What’s next

Patients currently under Winford's care have been notified of the transition, and new appointments can be scheduled by contacting the Mammoth Spring or Salem clinics directly.

The takeaway

This transition is part of Baxter Health's ongoing efforts to expand access to primary care services in the region, which is crucial for maintaining community health and wellness. Winford's expertise will help strengthen the care teams at the Mammoth Spring and Salem clinics.