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November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and the disease is one of the most common forms of dementia. But did you know there are different types of dementia? Dr. Maria Judit, geriatrician at Northwest Medical Plaza – Springdale, urges caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month to educate themselves on the different types of dementia and to be familiar with signs and symptoms of this disease. “At one time or another, everybody experiences forgetfulness,” Dr. Judit said. “We tend to blame increasin... ... Read More

November is National Diabetes Month and for those suffering from the disease with a foot ulcer or leg wound linked to diabetes, you likely know how long sores can linger. The longer they take to heal, the more vulnerable you are to infection and other risks. You may have heard about HBO therapy, but wondered what is it and how can it help? HBO stands for hyperbaric oxygen and its use can help patients across a broad spectrum of health issues including non-healing wounds, burns, hearing loss and so much ... ... Read More

BENTONVILLE – Northwest Medical Center Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center – Bentonville earned the 2020 Going the Distance award, issued by RestorixHealth, an organization specializing in the development and management of comprehensive wound healing and Amputation Prevention Center® facilities. Healthcare professionals have been tasked with maintaining quality through patient outcomes despite a daunting global pandemic. The Going the Distance award acknowledges those outpatient wound healing centers who... ... Read More

(BENTONVILLE, Ark.) Nov. 10, 2021 – Two Northwest Health hospitals received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021 – 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. “I’m so proud of all the hard work our teams put in to improve our hospital safety grades,” said Shanda Guenther, Northwest Health market chief quality officer. “This ulti... ... Read More

At age 25, Silvia Gomez was living a life similar to many other young adults – working and enjoying the time she spent with family and friends. So when she had a little pain that would start and disappear – nothing debilitating, just a pain – she didn’t stop her life. It wasn’t something she worried about. As time went on, and the pain got worse, she confided in her mom. She explained she was having pain in one of her breasts and her mom asked if she had done a self breast-exam. Learning more about the ... ... Read More

During American Diabetes Month, the wound and hyperbaric centers at Northwest Health want to remind people with diabetes that they are at a higher risk for non-healing foot wounds – and therefore amputations – than most Americans. A wound healing center can provide guidance for prevention and treatment. For most Americans, a blister or cut on the foot is a small inconvenience that a bandage and time will heal. But that’s not the case for the 34.2 million Americans who have diabetes. Some of the complica... ... Read More

(BENTONVILLE, Ark.) – November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country team up to bring attention to diabetes. Did you know that walking could help you manage your diabetes? It’s true! By stepping out of your front door this evening, you can start down the road to better health. Walking is great exercise, and since the only equipment you need is a good pair of shoes, the benefits of this activity far outweigh any anti-exercise excuses. Why not start today? According to the... ... Read More

SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. — Donald S. Douglas, M.D., board certified in internal medicine, recently joined the medical staff of Siloam Springs Regional Hospital and is accepting new patients at Siloam Springs Internal Medicine, 3721 U.S. 412 Hwy., Suite A, in Siloam Springs. Dr. Douglas recently moved to the area from Texarkana, Texas, with his wife, Lori Douglas, M.D., where he’d been practicing medicine since 1999. Although his father was in the medical field, Dr. Douglas said he hadn’t considered medicine... ... Read More

(SPRINGDALE, Ark.) - On Oct. 29, Northwest Health along with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) IDHI Stroke Program recognizes World Stroke Day. Creating stroke awareness for all ages can help save stroke victims from possible disabilities or even save lives. As of 2019, Arkansas now ranks 13th in acute stroke deaths, which is an improvement from its previous rank of ninth in 2018. All Arkansans are encouraged to learn the signs and symptoms of a stroke and to call 911 immediately. L... ... Read More

BENTONVILLE (Oct. 22, 2021) – The Maternal Safety Foundation has recognized Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville and Siloam Springs Regional Hospital as VBAC Centers of Excellence. VBAC is an acronym for Vaginal Birth After Cesarean. This now means all Northwest Health hospitals with maternity services offer VBAC as an option and are Centers of Excellence. Willow Creek Women's Hospital was the first hospital in the nation to earn this recognition for its commitment to providing safe, VBAC-supportive c... ... Read More