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This year, Northwest Health’s wound care centers celebrate National Nurses Month by honoring the vast contributions and positive impact of America’s nurses. We are proud to promote the value wound care nurses bring to health care. Two years ago, the American Nurses Association (ANA) designated 2020 as the “Year of the Nurse” and pledged to recognize nurses for the entire month of May each year moving forward. This year, we join the ANA, World Health Organization (WHO) and many others in celebrating Nati... ... Read More

(SPRINGDALE, Ark.) May 12, 2022 – Northwest Medical Center – Springdale (NMC-S) will host a blood drive from 12-5 p.m. Thursday, May 26 in the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) Bloodmobile at the hospital’s parking lot – 609 W. Maple Ave. in Springdale. CBCO, the sole supplier of blood and plasma to patients at more than 40 area hospitals including NMCS, is issuing a critical appeal for all blood types. CBCO is strongly urging eligible donors to give immediately. Walk-ins are always welcome, b... ... Read More

(SPRINGDALE, Ark.) May 10, 2022 – Three Northwest Health hospitals received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022 – Northwest Health Medical Center – Springdale, Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville and Siloam Springs Regional Hospital. This national distinction recognizes the health system’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. “Our care teams are doing an amazing job fulfilling our purpose to help people heal and live healthier by providing safe, h... ... Read More

Parents should watch for pain, subtle signs of foot and ankle problems in children. Podiatrists want parents to know that foot and ankle pain is never normal for kids. If a child experiences pain or a change in the condition of their feet and ankles, it’s time to check in with the expert in kids’ foot health — a podiatrist. “Many people think podiatry is a specialty that sees mostly older patients,” said Kory Miskin, DPM. “But children experience a wide range of developmental conditions, as well as inju... ... Read More

BENTONVILLE (May 2, 2022) – A new treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) patients is now available at Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville (NMC-B). This minimally invasive treatment uses the power of water delivered with robotic precision to provide patients with symptom relief. BPH, or an enlarged prostate, is a non-cancerous condition where the prostate has grown to be larger than normal. If left untreated, BPH can cause significant health problems, includin... ... Read More

Northwest Health is proud to recognize the incredible work of its volunteers as part of National Healthcare Volunteer Week. Each year in April, we pause together to thank these volunteers for their compassion and dedication. This year, National Healthcare Volunteer Week will be celebrated the week of April 17 in hospitals across the country. Northwest Health volunteers are members of our community – our mothers and fathers and grandparents and retired caregivers - who give freely of their time and talen... ... Read More

BENTONVILLE (March 31, 2022) – The average U.S. life expectancy of 84 years means many Baby Boomers reaching age 65 have nearly two decades of life ahead. Advanced years bring more risks to your health that can impact quality of life as you age. Ashley Moyer, APRN, geriatrician at Northwest Medical Plaza at Sugar Creek, reminds us some factors like genetics are beyond your control, but healthy lifestyle choices, timely identification and management of the following common, chronic conditions can increas... ... Read More

SILOAM SPRINGS (March 29, 2022) – Northwest Health has named Chris Blair, MBA, BSN, as chief administrative officer of Siloam Springs Regional Hospital effective Monday, April 11. Blair is a highly-motivated, servant leader coming from Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Grapevine, TX, where he has served in multiple leadership roles – most recently as director of business development. He previously led a 42-bed progressive care unit, a 20-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit and two multi-specialty... ... Read More

Have you ever become abruptly hungry or started to tremble for no apparent reason? Or perhaps you suddenly felt confused and began seeing double? Without knowing it, you could have been suffering from an attack of low blood sugar, also known as hypoglycemia. “Hypoglycemia is a condition characterized by abnormally low blood sugar,” said Dr. Steven Kempson, family medicine physician at Northwest Family Care – Westside. “Hypoglycemia occurs when glucose levels become too low to fuel the body's activities.... ... Read More

When we think of cancer prevention, we typically think of those we hear the most about, such as breast cancer or lung cancer. One of the most common cancers is actually colon cancer: cancer of the large intestine and lower part of the digestive system. It is the fourth most common cancer diagnosed and the second-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. – and early detection dramatically increases the survival rate. The exact causes of colon cancer are unknown. If detected before it spreads, the five-ye... ... Read More