JONESBORO – The American College of Physicians recently awarded Dr. Carroll D. Scroggin Jr., a hematologist/oncologist with NEA Baptist Fowler Family Center for Cancer Care, the Robert Shields Abernathy Laureate Award.

The ACP chapter laureate award recognizes chapter members who have demonstrated a
commitment to excellence in medical care, education, research or service to their community, their chapter and ACP.

“Dr. Scroggin is the anchor of our cancer program at NEA Baptist,” said colleague and NEA
Baptist Clinic founder, Dr. Ray Hall. “During his 32 years of practice, he has had a major impact on thousands of patients and saved countless lives. He is so deserving of this prestigious award.”

Throughout his 32-year career, Scroggin has made significant contributions to both clinical
practice and medical education. He plays a key role in teaching within NEA Baptist Clinic’s community-based internal medicine residency program, ensuring the next generation of physicians upholds the highest standards of care. His commitment to end-of-life care is evidenced by his work as a medical director for a local hospice and as an educator for physicians on end-of-life care. Scroggin has also led the NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation, which was honored with the ACP Edward R. Loveland Memorial Award in 2008.

Scroggin earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in
1985 and completed his internal medicine residency and fellowship in hematology/oncology at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute in 1991.

Scroggin is the fifth NEA Baptist physician to receive the Robert Shields Abernathy Laureate
Award from ACP. He joins Dr. Robert Taylor, Dr. Michael Mackey, Dr. Stephen Woodruff and Dr. Ray Hall in receiving the honor.

NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital, NEA Baptist Clinic and NEA Baptist Fowler Family Center for
Cancer Care became affiliated with Baptist Memorial Health Care in 2007. The 228-bed NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital offers cancer care, heart care through the Heart Center, labor and delivery services through the hospital’s Women’s Center, inpatient and outpatient services, emergency care and surgical services, such as weight loss surgery, neurology, respiratory care and pulmonary rehabilitation.

More than 200 NEA Baptist Clinic providers practice in 35-plus specialties and offer a wealth of services, from pediatrics to orthopedics. For more information about NEA Baptist, please visit www.baptistonline.org/locations/nea.