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Free sports physicals being offered by Northwest Health have been extended through Saturday, June 29. The free physicals are available for any middle or high school student who is required to have a sports physical. Available at 10 Northwest Health locations throughout Northwest Arkansas, the screenings started on May 15, originally for Northwest Health’s official school partners, but have now been expanded. Northwest Health already provides certified athletic trainers – at no cost – to nine high school... ... Read More

SPRINGDALE, AR (June 5, 2019) — Charlotte L. Barry, MD, board-certified internal medicine physician, recently joined the active medical staff of Northwest Health, practicing at Northwest Medical Plaza - Springdale. The practice is located at 4077 Elm Springs Rd., in Springdale. She specializes in internal medicine and has been practicing more than 15 years. Dr. Barry is accepting new patients at the medical office and available for appointments, preventative care, medical care as well as ongoing patient... ... Read More

(Springdale, Rogers, Fayetteville, Ark.) May 29, 2019 — Two physicians and an urgent care center affiliated with Northwest Health have been honored on the list of highest rated companies in Arkansas by Top Rated Local®, a five-pillar experience-based rating system that analyzes ratings and reviews from hundreds of verified review sites online and then ranks businesses based on their overall Rating Score™. Northwest Health Urgent Care – Springdale ranks in the top 10 for urgent care clinics in Arkansas. ... ... Read More

(NORTHWEST AR) – May 23, 2019 – Northwest Health is offering free sports physicals through June 29 for middle and high school students who are required to have a sports physical. Available at 10 Northwest Health locations throughout Northwest Arkansas, the screenings started on May 15, originally for Northwest Health’s official school partners, but have now been expanded. Northwest Health already provides certified athletic trainers – at no cost – to nine high schools in the Bentonville, Elkins, Huntsvi... ... Read More

Northwest Health leading the way for education in NWA (BENTONVILLE, AR) – May 23, 2019 – May is the first-ever National Stop the Bleed month, designed to highlight the importance of Stop the Bleed training and provide the public with information and education. As the leading provider of Stop the Bleed training in the region, Northwest Health is encouraging people to learn how to save a life by offering another free “Stop the Bleed” class. Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville will host the free trainin... ... Read More

(SPRINGDALE, AR) –May 20, 2019— Carrie Howell has accepted the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Willow Creek Women’s Hospital and Siloam Springs Regional Hospital, effective May 20, according to John Sharp, Market Chief Financial Officer for Northwest Health. Carrie comes to the five-hospital network from College Station Medical Center where she has served since 2018. Prior to that, she served for 12 years at Barstow Community Hospital, a Quorum Health Corporation facility in Barstow, CA, w... ... Read More

Focus is on preventing brain, spinal cord and other traumatic injuries (BENTONVILLE, AR) – May 17, 2019 – Northwest Health has just launched the state’s first activities connected to Northwest Arkansas’ ThinkFirst Chapter, an initiative by the National Injury Prevention Foundation designed to help prevent brain and spinal cord injuries, among other traumatic injuries. Traumatic injury is a leading cause of death and disability among children, teens and adults. Brendi Gale, RN, Trauma Coordinator for Nor... ... Read More

Brendi Gale, RN, Northwest Medical Center-Bentonville Trauma Coordinator, was recognized on April 9th as one of the "Great 100 Nurses" for the state of Arkansas. Her nominator, Mickey Stout, Director for Emergency Services for Northwest Health, cited both her work with patients and families in the hospital as well as about her community service. In the Emergency Department, Gale's "empathy and compassion is displayed when she is dealing with families struggling with difficult circumstances, keeping comf... ... Read More

Springdale, AR. May 14, 2019. A graduation ceremony for the first RN Residency Class at Northwest Health is being held Friday, May 17, at 6 pm at Northwest Medical Center-Springdale. Eighteen nurses will graduate from the program. The RN residency program at Northwest Health was launched to ensure that new graduate nurses can transition to independent practice with competence, confidence and commitment. “We are dedicated to providing an excellent learning and development experience,” said Debbi Neece, R... ... Read More

Northwest Health providing service as part of Mental Health Month SPRINGDALE, AR (May 6, 2019) — Free screenings for depression and anxiety disorders are being provided by Northwest Health this Friday, May 10, from 8-10 am at two locations. The screenings are being provided in conjunction with the national observance of May as Mental Health Month. Locations for the screenings include Northwest Medical Center-Springdale (front lobby entrance) at 609 W Maple Avenue and Healthy Horizons clinic in Siloam Sp... ... Read More