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Whether you are a member of the news media, a researcher, patient, guest, or you're just curious about us, we hope this collection of information and resources will assist you in finding what you need to know about Northwest Health System.

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Below are the latest News Releases from Northwest Health System:

May 2008		Northwest Medical Center - Springdale welcomes new COO Veteran administrator Lee Christenson has joined Northwest Medical Center - Springdale

April 2008		2008 Neonatal Conference to cover range of issues Annual gathering hosted by Northwest Health System slated for March 27

April 2008		Willow Creek sets new birth record: 22 babies in one day Unprecedented 17-hour run tops mark set last year by state's busiest birthing center

February 2008		Bentonville hospital’s Auxiliary gives $10,000 in scholarships Awards benefit 10 area students pursuing healthcare-related career paths

January 2008		Northwest NICU moves to new, bigger home at Willow Creek State-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit adds capacity, unique family-centric design

October 2007		Northwest Health System celebrates NICU Families Northwest Health System hosts 9th Annual NICU Reunion

June 2007		Northwest Health System Offers Cochlear Implants Many people take for granted their ability to hear

June 2007		Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville Takes Top Honors In Statewide Quality Awards The Bentonville campus of Northwest Health System received the 2007 Best Achievement Award. Click here to see the ad!

June 2007		Northwest Health System Program Trains Chaplains, Lay People for Service Six students marked the completion of their Clinical Pastoral Education Unit on June 1.

June 2007		Less Invasive Atrial Fibrillation Now Available In Northwest Arkansas Only At Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville >> view video clip of procedure

May  2007

Northwest Medical Center - Willow Creek Women's Center   Bed Expansion and NICU Relocation

April 2007

Triad Provides Updates on Merger with Community Health Systems, Inc. Triad Hospitals, Inc.today provided updates related to its pending merger with a wholly owned subsidiary of Community Health Systems, Inc. ("CHS")

December 2006
Northwest Health System Celebrates 2006 Successes
Successes include the addition of new patient rooms, a new 64 slice CT scanner, and the da Vinci Robotic surgical system.



December 2006

Carotid Stent Procedure Performed for First Time
Northwest Health System has 2 of only 14 Arkansas hospitals that have been approved to perform carotid stenting.



December 2006
Northwest Health Joins 5 Million Lives Campaign
Northwest Health System joins the national campaign to dramatically reduce incidents of medical harm in U.S. hospitals.



December 2006
      Robot Simplifies Surgery at Northwest Health
da Vinci® robotic system at Northwest Medical Center - Springdale offers less-invasive surgical option for prostate cancer treatment.



November 2006
Local Doctor to Serve on Triad Hospital Board
Dr. James McKenzie, orthopedic surgeon, elected president of the National Physician Leadership Group for Triad Hospitals, Inc.



November 2006
20th Anniversary of First Open Heart
As the first hospital to perform open heart surgery in Northwest Arkansas twenty years ago, Northwest Health continues pioneering cardiac care.



November 2006
Mayor Proclaims Northwest Health Cardiac Care Day
Springdale Mayor Jerre Van Hoose proclaims November 4, 2006 "Northwest Health System Cardiac Care Day."



October 2006
First in the United States to Insert ScVO2 Probe
Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville is the first hospital in the United States to insert an ScVO₂ probe.



October 2006
100,000 Lives Campaign
Healthcare organizations join campaign and are dedicated to putting proven, life-saving improvement techniques into action.



October 2006
NICU Families "Cowboy Up" at Reunion

Northwest Health System hosts 8th Annual NICU Reunion, bringing NICU babies, families, physicians, and nurses back together.



August 2006
Surf's Up at NMC - Bentonville
Orthopedic Surgeon Chris Dougherty offers unique rehabilitation and core strengthening program using surfboards at Northwest Rehabilitation.



May 2006
Northwest Health Honored for Excellence in Health Care
Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care honors Northwest Health System hospitals with Platinum Hospital Quality Achievement Awards



March 2006
Willow Creek Celebrates 5th Anniversary
Celebrating five years as Arkansas' first facility dedicated to women's needs.



February 2006
New IVUS Heart Technology
Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville offers new heart Intravascular
Ultrasound Technology for patients with coronary artery disease.



November 2005
Celebrating 100 Happy Hearts
Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville Performs 100th Heart Procedure



September 2005
Most Advanced Cardiac Cath Lab in Arkansas
Philips Allura Xper FD20 imaging system, the first of its kind in Arkansas, offers faster, more detailed diagnosis for the treatment of cardiac disease.



January 2005

The Smoke Stops Here
Northwest Health System hospitals and clinics go smoke free, leading the way toward healthier environment for patients, visitors and employees.