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Northwest Health is pleased to welcome Tiffany Weathers, M.D., to its medical staff. Dr. Weathers specializes in obstetrics and gynecology and is accepting new patients at Northwest OB/GYN – Willow Creek, located at 5501 Willow Creek Drive, Suite 202, in Springdale. Patients of all ages may visit Dr. Weathers for well woman exams, birth control counseling, pregnancy care, perimenopause and menopause treatment, abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain and more. She also performs in-office procedures, including col... ... Read More

SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. (Dec. 27, 2024) – You can make a difference on January 3, 2025, during Siloam Springs Regional Hospital’s blood drive from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. in the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) Bloodmobile at the hospital’s parking lot, located at 603 N. Progress Ave. in Siloam Springs. Walk-ins are always welcome, but appointments are strongly encouraged to help manage donor flow. To reserve a time, visit www.cbco.org/donate-blood . Do you know why your blood donation makes such a dif... ... Read More

Brush up on stroke risk factors and symptoms to protect your health SPRINGDALE, Ark. (Nov. 20, 2024) – In the midst of all the gifts and good times, the holidays also come with a higher risk for medical emergencies, including stroke. Celebrations often include rich foods and alcohol, and busier social calendars can leave less time for exercise and sleep. Added stress from holiday preparations, shopping for gifts, increased expenses or traveling, along with millions of other holiday activities can affect... ... Read More

Bentonville, Ark. (Oct. 22, 2024) – The City of Bentonville is partnering with Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 45 area healthcare facilities, to host the second annual Bentonville Community Blood Drive. The Blood Drive will take place at both Bentonville Fire Station #1 and Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Oct. 24. All donors will receive a limited-edition Kansas ... ... Read More

SPRINGDALE (Oct. 21, 2024) – Courtney Miller, D.O., board-certified family medicine physician, recently joined the active medical staff of Northwest Health, practicing at Northwest Medical Plaza – Springdale and is accepting new patients. The clinic is located at 4077 Elm Springs Road, Suite 105, in Springdale. Dr. Miller is a graduate of New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine – Arkansas at Jonesboro, AR, and served her residency at Bayfront Health Family Medicine in St. Peters... ... Read More

SILOAM SPRINGS (Oct. 17, 2024) – It’s a familiar phrase: Screenings save lives. When it comes to women’s health, detecting breast cancer early can lead to a better survival rate. And the team at Siloam Springs Regional Hospital (SSRH) are doing their part in the fight against breast cancer by bringing 3D mammography capabilities to the community. This new technology offers not only a two-dimensional (2D) image, but also breaks that image down into three-dimensional (3D) layers or slices. This allows rad... ... Read More

BENTONVILLE (Oct. 9, 2024) – Joseph Wells, D.O., board-certified family medicine physician, recently joined the active medical staff of Northwest Health, practicing at Northwest Medical Plaza at Sugar Creek and is accepting new patients. The clinic is located at 1102 NW Lowes Ave., Suite 2, in Bentonville. Dr. Wells is a graduate from Arkansas Colleges of Health Education at Ft. Smith, AR, and completed his residency at the University of Oklahoma Health and Science Center. He is board certified by the A... ... Read More

Northwest Health has named Corretta C. Woodard, LPC, as executive director of behavioral health services. “With extensive experience in mental health services and a proven track record of leadership, Corretta will enhance our efforts to provide exceptional care and support to our community,” said Northwest Health Chief Executive Officer Rick Naegler. “In her new role, Corretta will oversee operations within the behavioral health unit, ensuring that the team continues to deliver quality and compassionate... ... Read More

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (July 15, 2024) — Phuong Mueller, DPM, board certified in foot surgery, recently joined the active medical staff of Northwest Health, practicing at The Orthopedic Center at Northwest located at 601 W. Maple Ave., Suite 411, in Springdale, and he is currently accepting new patients. Dr. Mueller has been in practice for more than 25 years and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment for conditions such as plantar fasciitis, bone spurs, tendonitis and fractures of the foot and/or ankle. ... ... Read More

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (July 1, 2024) – Summer 2024 is predicted to bring on the heat which can put extra stress on your heart. For every degree body temperature rises, the heart beats approximately 10 beats per minute faster, according to the National Institute of Health. That’s why in hot temperatures it becomes harder for the body to cool off, especially for those with chronic health conditions like heart disease, high cholesterol or atrial fibrillation (AFib). “Sweat is the natural way for our body to get... ... Read More