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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Northwest Health Physicians’ Specialty Hospital (NWHPSH) and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently entered into a co-management agreement for orthopedic services at the hospital. NWHPSH orthopedic services provide inpatient and outpatient services, including total joint replacement procedures, spine surgery and related education and support services as part of the hospital’s ongoing efforts to deliver high quality orthopedic care. The hospital received The ... ... Read More
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SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Renetta Nichols, APRN, recently joined the staff at Northwest Medical Plaza – Eastside after more than five years with Northwest Family Medicine – Centerton. Her new practice is located at 2158 Butterfield Coach Road, Suite 101, in Springdale and she is accepting new patients with same-day appointments available. Specializing in family medicine, as a primary care provider (PCP), and with more than 35 years of experience in nursing, Nichols treats all ages from infants to adults to sen... ... Read More
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Upright breast biopsy technology is now available at Northwest Breast Imaging Center at Willow Creek. This outpatient procedure allows physicians to take a small tissue sample while patients are seated or lying on their side versus lying face down for the procedure. “We’re always focused on the comfort of our patients and our new 3D breast biopsy machine offers them the opportunity to be in the best position for their procedure,” said Lisa Nims, Northwest breast imaging supervisor. “Along with the new m... ... Read More
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BENTONVILLE — Christopher Pittman, M.D., family medicine physician, recently joined the active medical staff of Northwest Health, practicing at Northwest Family Medicine – Centerton. The clinic is located at 101 Sun Meadow Drive in Centerton, Ark., and he is currently accepting new patients. Dr. Pittman completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Arkansas and worked at J.B. Hunt before pursuing his calling in medicine. Board certified in family medicine, Dr. Pittman earned his medical degree... ... Read More
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ROGERS, AR — Kelly Thompson-Davis, APRN, family medicine provider, recently joined the active medical staff of Northwest Health, practicing at Northwest Medical Plaza at Pinnacle. The clinic is located at 2000 S. 42nd St., Suite 100, in Rogers and he is currently accepting new patients. Board certified as a family nurse practitioner, Thompson-Davis earned his undergraduate and Master of Science in nursing from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, AR. With a background in neonatal nursing, respi... ... Read More
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Siloam Springs Regional Hospital is proud to announce that it has achieved the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing this certification in the United States. They join Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville and Willow Creek Women’s Hospital, the first to be designated in the state of Arkansas, as Baby-Friendly hospitals. This distinguished honor demonstrates that Siloam Springs... ... Read More
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SPRINGDALE, Ark. (Feb. 13, 2023) — Thomas Satterly, III, D.O., orthopedic surgeon, recently joined the active medical staff of Northwest Health, practicing at The Orthopedic Center at Northwest. The clinic is located at 601 W. Maple Ave., Suite 411, in Springdale and he is currently accepting new patients. Dr. Satterly is board certified in orthopedic surgery and has been in practice for more than 10 years. He provides advanced surgical care including robotic-assisted total joint replacement for the hip... ... Read More
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The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) recently recognized 14 hospitals for excellence in stroke patient care. Northwest Medical Center – Springdale received the Pearl Award for defect-free stroke care. These awards are based on stroke care performance as documented in the Arkansas Stroke Registry for July 2021 and June 2022 patient discharges. They are given to hospitals for providing defect-free stroke care. Defect-free care is an aggregated metric based on the 10 American Heart Association/American ... ... Read More
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Making new year’s resolutions is a common tradition, but 77% of people who make them, break them within just a few weeks. This year, focus on long-term lifestyle changes that can make a big impact on overall health and longevity. “The start of a new year symbolizes a time for re-evaluating our health and wellness, which can be both exciting and overwhelming,” said Bailee Lutz, M.D., a family medicine physician with Northwest Primary Care – Har-Ber Meadows. “Aiming for small, measurable changes that you ... ... Read More
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Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 650,000 people each year. Here are some other facts everyone should know about heart disease: In the U.S., one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Every year, about 800,000 Americans suffer a heart attack. Nearly half of American adults (47%) suffer from high blood pressure, or hypertension, which increases the risk of a heart attack and stroke. However, only about 1 in 4 people with hig... ... Read More
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