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In May, Northwest Health wants to help women be the picture of health through Keep Your Selfie Healthy: A Women’s Health Week Challenge email series. Starting May 13, Northwest Health will provide seven daily emails about women’s health issues, including menopause, heart disease and the prevalence of autoimmune, pelvic floor, and sleep disorders. The series is intended to help women focus on “their selfies.” To sign up, visit NorthwestHealth.com/womens-health-series . “Studies show that 50% of women ski... ... Read More
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Over the course of 2023, Northwest Health played a vital role helping people get well and live healthier at more than 565,000 patient encounters across its hospital and growing network of Northwest Physicians clinics and other outpatient sites of care. At more than 86,000 emergency department visits each year, lifesaving medically necessary care is provided for all patients regardless of their ability to pay. Members of the community who cannot fully afford their medical care are provided deep discounts... ... Read More
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. (April 18, 2024) — Gage Lankford, APRN, FNP-BC, family medicine provider, recently joined the active medical staff of Northwest Health, practicing at Northwest Medical Plaza – Bentonville at 601 SW Regional Airport Blvd. in Bentonville and is currently accepting new patients. Lankford received his Master of Science in nursing and family nurse practitioner education at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Pittsburg State University ... ... Read More
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Northwest Health is proud to celebrate National Volunteer Week April 21-27. This annual celebration honors the service of volunteers who selflessly give their time, energy and resources to support the health system’s mission of providing quality healthcare to the community. “Volunteers are an integral part of the hospital and we are fortunate to have many compassionate individuals living our mission of serving our patients and community,” said Rick Naegler, chief executive officer at Northwest Health. T... ... Read More
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ROGERS, Ark. (April 17, 2024) – Blood work is a standard part of an annual primary care wellness visit because it gives a global picture of your health. The lab results help your provider check for certain diseases and conditions, see indicators of your heart and organ functioning, and track how medications are working. Dr. Jordan Kim, family medicine physician with Northwest Medical Plaza at Pinnacle, says annual blood tests are important for the long term health and well-being of their patients, even ... ... Read More
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Podiatrist Dr. Kory Miskin, of Northwest Medical Plaza – Springdale, is encouraging patients to put their best foot forward by following a few simple healthy feet tips. The majority of adults in the U.S. acknowledge they do not care for their feet as regularly as some other body parts, such as their heart or teeth. In fact, only 2 in 10 regularly give their foot health a great deal of thought. Because foot health can be an indicator for other health problems, it is important to take ... ... Read More
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Respiratory illnesses continue to rise with coughs being a common overlapping symptom among them all. Decoding the characteristics of a cough, including its duration, sound and accompanying symptoms, can help patients understand what is going on and how to treat it. Most people are typically contagious the first three to five days after the initial respiratory infection, according to the CDC. However, a cough can linger around longer. A temporary, acute cough typically lasts less than three weeks and is... ... Read More
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. (April 4, 2024) – Are you suffering from COPD or emphysema? The endobronchial valve placement, a new minimally-invasive treatment option, is now available at Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville (NMC-B) under the care of Dr. Jason Bailey, pulmonologist at Northwest Pulmonology – Bentonville. This procedure has no incisions and involves the placement of one-way valves in a section of the lung where air has been trapped. These valves allow trapped air to be exhaled from the lungs and p... ... Read More
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Year round, Northwest Health team members support local food banks, pantries and soup kitchens through volunteer service, monetary gifts and in-kind donations. Northwest Health continues its efforts to fight food insecurity and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2 with the second annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive. Peanut butter was donated by Northwest Health team members, medical staff members, volunteers and community groups during the peanut butter drive. And, North... ... Read More
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In recognition of National Doctors’ Day, celebrated each year on March 30, Northwest Health made a charitable contribution to local charities in honor of its medical staff. The day is set aside to recognize physicians for their skills, sacrifice and service to the community. “We are very excited about this approach to honor the service and impact of our medical staff,” said Rick Naegler, Northwest Health Market CEO. “We see them living our mission daily by providing compassionate care while making life-... ... Read More
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