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(SPRINGDALE, AR) – Oct. 15, 2018— Northwest Medical Center-Springdale, working in conjunction with Roller Weight Loss and Advanced Surgery, has earned accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) as a comprehensive center with adolescent qualifications. It is the only program in Arkansas to have earned the adolescent accreditation. The bariatric surgical program was already accredited as a comprehensive center through MBSAQIP®, a joint pr... ... Read More

The impact of obesity on diabetes cannot be overestimated. More than 20 million people in the U.S. currently have diabetes, and obesity has been found to lead to 90 percent of type II diabetes. Diabetes is one of the top ten leading causes of U.S. deaths. One out of ten health care dollars is attributed to diabetes. People with diabetes typically have health expenditures that are 2.3 times higher than non-diabetics. Approximately 90 percent of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), the most common form of dia... ... Read More

By Samantha Corral*, Certified Nurse Midwife, DNP Oftentimes, when someone hears of a midwife, the first thing that comes to mind is a water birth, a home birth, and/or a natural approach to childbirth. While all of these have some validity, it is not the whole story of a certified nurse-midwife (CNM). A certified nurse-midwife cares for women across the lifespan – from puberty to menopause. That means patients can see their midwife for birth control counseling, period problems, infertility, pregnancy, ... ... Read More

(SPRINGDALE, AR) – Oct. 2, 2018— Northwest Health was one of just twenty-five organizations from throughout the state to be presented an Arkansas Governor’s Quality Award by Governor Asa Hutchinson during the 24th Annual Awards Celebration for the Governor’s Quality Award Program held in September in Little Rock. The Challenge level – for which Northwest Health was recognized – is the starting point for any organization expressing interest in adopting and applying quality principles as defined by the se... ... Read More

SPRINGDALE, ARK (September 26, 2018) — Steve Badger, MBA, FACHE, has accepted the position of CEO for Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville, effective September 27, according to Denten Park, Market Chief Executive Officer for Northwest Health. Badger comes to the five-hospital network from Utah Valley Hospital where he has served since 2014. With more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, Badger is an accomplished leader. Most recently, he served as Senior Operations Officer for Utah Valley ... ... Read More

SPRINGDALE, Ark (September 28, 2018) – One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. And here in Arkansas, breast cancer is the most frequently occurring cancer for women. To encourage more women to take action for their breast health, Northwest Health is hosting three educational events during October, which is annually recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The “Pink Parties” are being held on three of Northwest Health’s five campuses. Thursday, October 4 4-7 pm at Siloam Springs Regi... ... Read More

JOHNSON, ARK (September 17) Diagnosed with cancer while she was graduating college, Becky Reese is a survivor. However, the treatment that cured her cancer diminished her fertility and she was afraid she might never be able to have children. Expanding their family was certainly a dream of theirs when she and her husband Adam got married. “Children are one of the biggest blessings in the world,” she says. After celebrating their 5th anniversary years ago, they began the process of adoption that finally c... ... Read More

(SPRINGDALE, AR) –Sept. 17, 2018— On Sunday, Sept. 23 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Willow Creek Medical Office Building the Northwest Health Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) will host its annual reunion, bringing “graduates”’ of the NICU and their families back together with the physicians and staff who fought so hard to help them to survive and thrive. “The NICU reunion is an opportunity for the children and parents to come back and celebrate,” said Neonatologist Bo Lin, M.D. “After we have spe... ... Read More

SPRINGDALE, ARK (Aug. 14, 2018) — Jan Furniss, M.D., board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, to Willow Creek Women’s Clinic. She joins Dr. Alexis McCollum and Dr. Serena Pierson in practice at 4301 Greathouse Springs Road, Suite 100 in Johnson. She is currently accepting new patients. Dr. Furniss has been in practice for more than 30 years. The past two years she has worked as on OB/GYN hospitalist at Willow Creek Women’s Hospital. “We are pleased to have Dr. Furniss join our team of OB/GYN provid... ... Read More

SPRINGDALE, ARK (Aug. 14, 2018) — David Foscue, M.D., family medicine physician, recently joined the active medical staff of Northwest Health, practicing Northwest Family Care – Rogers. “We are excited to have Dr. Foscue as a new member of our medical staff,” said Denten Park, Market CEO of Northwest Health. “He brings talent and capabilities to serve the growing needs of our community.” Dr. Foscue received his medical education at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Ark. He then... ... Read More