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(SPRINGDALE, AR) – Feb. 12, 2019 – Free screenings, risk assessments and mini-seminars by physicians are being offered during the 2019 HeartCheck Health Fairs being sponsored this month by Northwest Health in conjunction with American Heart Month. Co-sponsored by the American Heart Association, two fairs are being held 8-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville and Northwest Medical Center-Springdale. In addition to free screenings, risk assessments and seminars, staff will a... ... Read More

Finance veteran will serve hospitals in Bentonville and Fayetteville SPRINGDALE, AR — (Jan. 9, 2019) — Jermaine Bucknor, MBA, has accepted the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville and Northwest Health Physicians’ Specialty Hospital, both part of Northwest Health, effective Jan. 7, according to Denten Park, Market Chief Executive Officer for Northwest Health. Bucknor comes to Northwest Health from AllianceHealth Midwest, where he has served as CFO since 2017.... ... Read More

(SPRINGDALE, AR) — Northwest Health will be showcasing its new EMS stations and ambulances in Gentry and Gravette from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 18-19. In conjunction with February as American Heart Month, attendees will be able to learn hands-only CPR at each event, testing their skills on mannequins. Ribbon-cutting ceremonies also will be held with members of the Greater Gravette Chamber of Commerce, Gentry Chamber of Commerce and Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce parti... ... Read More

January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month One of the great success stories in cancer research, since annual Pap test cervical cancer screenings were introduced in the 1950s, cases of what was once the number one cancer in women have plummeted. Human Papillovirus (HPV) vaccination has further reduced the numbers. “Today, we know cervical cancer can be prevented with proper screening to find pre-cancers before they develop into invasive cancer,” said Dr. Alexis McCollum, a board-certified OB/GYN... ... Read More

If you are working to shed a few pounds, you may think that eating bland salads and dry pieces of chicken is the way to go. However, choosing healthy oils for cooking as well as incorporating foods with healthy fat can help you feel full longer and promote heart health. Oils with fewer than 4 grams of saturated fat per tablespoon are good choices. These include: Olive oil – A favorite component in the Mediterranean diet, olive oil is flavorful and rich in antioxidants. This is a versatile choice if you ... ... Read More

Sudden Cardiac Arrest at Age 14 (SPRINGDALE, AR) — Jan. 18, 2019 — “Pray for Kennedy,” her father’s Facebook post began. “The school just called. She stood up from her chair to go to a different class and then fell to the floor. She had no pulse and stopped breathing…” Fourteen-year-old Kennedy Allison’s heart had stopped. A cheerleader at Pea Ridge High School, Kennedy had no prior signs or symptoms of heart disease or any other life-threating illness. Now she was turning blue, her brain – and all othe... ... Read More

As part of its mission to provide effective programs for moms-to-be, new moms and babies, the Family Birth Place at Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville will offer Dancing Thru Pregnancy’s Total Pregnancy Fitness program beginning Thursday, Jan. 10. It’s the first hospital in Arkansas to be licensed as a provider. Dancing Thru Pregnancy classes will meet 7:15-8 p.m. Thursday evenings in Classrooms A-B, across from the hospital’s cafeteria. Classes are based on dance, yoga, principles of strength train... ... Read More

(SPRINGDALE, AR) — Jan. 7, 2019 — John Sharp has accepted the position of Market Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Northwest Health, effective Jan. 7, according to Denten Park, Market Chief Executive Officer for Northwest Health. Sharp comes to Northwest Health from Laredo Medical Center in Laredo, Texas, where he has served as CFO since 2014. With more than 20 years of financial leadership experience, Sharp previously served as CFO for Seton Medical Center Harker Heights in Harker Heights, Texas; St. M... ... Read More

(SPRINGDALE, AR) — Jan. 4, 2019 — Free life-saving training, including hands-only CPR instruction, is being provided by Northwest Health on Wednesday, January 23, from 12- 2 pm at the Schmieding Center – Springdale at 2422 N. Thompson in Springdale. The program is sponsored by Northwest Health’s Senior Circle program. Senior Circle is a free program for individuals age 50 or better who are interested in pursuing an active lifestyle, learning about health and wellness and meeting others. Events and activ... ... Read More

Three Advanced Life Support ambulances stationed in West Benton County January 1, 2019. On Monday, December 31, City of Gentry and Northwest Health officials officially launched service of a new ambulance – the first ever stationed in Gentry – at a Push-in Ceremony. The event commemorated the start of the ambulance’s tenure at its new home. The EMS vehicle, along with two others stationed in Gravette and Siloam Springs, officially went into service at 8 am on Tuesday, January 1. Ribbon-cutting ceremonie... ... Read More