Healthy Connections, Inc., a leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services in Arkansas for more than 25 years, has been named the Official Medical Provider of the Hot Springs Wiseguys, the city’s new professional arena football team. As the Official Team Medical Staff and Health Clinics of the Hot Springs Wiseguys, Healthy Connections will deliver expert medical care to players throughout the season—on and off the field.
Arena football makes its Hot Springs debut this Saturday, May 31, when the Wiseguys face the Eau Claire Axemen in their inaugural home game at the Oaklawn Arena League Field at Bank OZK Arena in downtown Hot Springs.
Game Day Schedule – Saturday, May 31
- 6:00 p.m. – Pregame Party begins in the concourse
- 7:00 p.m. – Arena doors open
- 8:05 p.m. – Kickoff: Hot Springs Wiseguys vs. Eau Claire Axemen
- Special appearances:
- Meet Pro Football Hall of Famer and Arena League Commissioner Tim Brown
- Halftime performance by AGT finalist Red Panda, world-renowned for her acrobatic unicycle act
Fans are encouraged to visit the Healthy Connections booth during the Pregame Party. Attendees can meet the healthcare team, learn about the services Healthy Connections provides across the region, and take part in the THV11 Summer Cereal Drive by donating a box of cereal. Cereal donations will be accepted at the game or at any Healthy Connections clinic throughout Central and Western Arkansas.
Tony Calandro, CEO of Healthy Connections, said the partnership is about more than just football. “We’re proud to support the Hot Springs Wiseguys as their official medical provider. This team represents something exciting for our city—and just like we do in our clinics, we’re showing up where our community needs us. Whether it’s on the field or in the exam room, our job is to help people stay healthy and strong.”
Healthy Connections operates three clinics in Hot Springs and has additional locations throughout Central and Western Arkansas. These clinics provide medical, dental, and behavioral health services for patients of all ages. Services include primary care and family medicine, dental cleanings and procedures, counseling and therapy, immunodeficiency and HIV treatment, and addiction services—including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
“We want everyone to have access to the care they need,” Calandro said. “That includes kids getting school physicals, families managing chronic conditions, and athletes who need to be game-ready. We’re here for all of it.”
Healthy Connections accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and ArKids 1st, is in-network with most insurance plans, and offers a sliding fee scale for qualifying uninsured patients. Same-day appointments are often available.
Don’t Miss This Historic Night
Join the community for an unforgettable evening of football, family fun, and celebration. Tickets for the May 31 home opener are available now at:
👉 https://vivenu.com/event/wiseguys-vs-eau-claire-axemen-038llc
Learn more about the team at:
👉 www.hotspringswiseguys.com
Explore services or schedule your next appointment at:
👉 www.healthy-connections.org
📞 Call us at 888-710-8220
