Matthew Huskey APRN

Central Arkansas Homecare, located in Hot Springs National Park, offers specialized podiatric services led by Dr. Joseph M. LaCava and his dedicated team. They focus on treating a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, including diabetic and pediatric care, heel pain, sports injuries, and ingrown toenails, with an emphasis on patient-centered care and minimally invasive techniques. Committed to high standards and traditional values, the practice prioritizes effective communication and personalized treatment plans to enhance overall foot health and quality of life. Anticipating a new addition in 2025, they will expand their services to include the Central Arkansas Peripheral Neuropathy and Pain Center, further addressing the needs of patients experiencing neuropathy and pain. Generated from the website

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.

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 womens 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.