Students share Works of Heart
February 17, 2026
Community invited to vote for People’s Choice Award during American Heart Month
BENTON, Ark. (Feb. 17, 2026) – In recognition of American Heart Month, Saline Health System is hosting the Works of Heart art show in the hospital atrium from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26.
Local students in grades 9-12 have submitted heart-themed art for the show for a chance to win in two categories: the Judges’ Choice Award and the People’s Choice Award. Each winner gets a $100 gift card, and each winner’s school gets a $500 art supply grant.
“Heart health is deeply personal, and art has a powerful way of telling those stories,” said Saline Health System CEO Char Boulch. “By showcasing the creativity of our local students, we’re celebrating not only American Heart Month but also the voices and perspectives of the next generation. It’s an honor to open our hospital to the community in a way that connects healing, creativity and compassion.”
Everyone who attends the event, which is free and open to all ages, will get a chance to vote for the People’s Choice Award. Voting ends at 7:10 p.m. The hospital will tally the votes and announce the winners at 7:20 p.m.
“This event invites the community to be part of the experience, not just observers,” said Jeannie Otts, director of the cardiac catheterization lab. “Heart disease affects so many families, and giving people the chance to engage, vote and reflect through art helps spark meaningful conversations about prevention, awareness and heart-healthy living.”
About Saline Memorial Hospital
Saline Health System, a part of LifePoint Health, is made up of Saline Memorial Hospital, a 177-bed acute care facility, and Saline Clinics, a network of primary care and specialty clinics. The hospital is accredited through The Joint Commission for meeting quality and safety standards, the American College of Cardiology as a Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI, the MBSAQIP as a bariatric surgery center, Optum in the Bariatric Centers of Excellence network, CARF as a rehabilitation center and the AASM as a sleep center. Saline Memorial Hospital is also proud to be recognized as a Leapfrog Grade “A” Hospital for its commitment to patient safety and quality care. For more information about Saline Memorial Hospital, please call 501.776.6000 or visit SalineMemorial.org. For more information about LifePoint Health, visit LifePointHealth.net.
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