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Brush up on stroke risk factors and symptoms to protect your health SPRINGDALE, Ark. (Nov. 20, 2024) – In the midst of all the gifts and good times, the holidays also come with a higher risk for medical emergencies, including stroke. Celebrations often include rich foods and alcohol, and busier social calendars can leave less time for exercise and sleep. Added stress from holiday preparations, shopping for gifts, increased expenses or traveling, along with millions of other holiday activities can affect... ... Read More

Bentonville, Ark. (Oct. 22, 2024) – The City of Bentonville is partnering with Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 45 area healthcare facilities, to host the second annual Bentonville Community Blood Drive. The Blood Drive will take place at both Bentonville Fire Station #1 and Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Oct. 24. All donors will receive a limited-edition Kansas ... ... Read More

SPRINGDALE (Oct. 21, 2024) – Courtney Miller, D.O., board-certified family medicine physician, recently joined the active medical staff of Northwest Health, practicing at Northwest Medical Plaza – Springdale and is accepting new patients. The clinic is located at 4077 Elm Springs Road, Suite 105, in Springdale. Dr. Miller is a graduate of New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine – Arkansas at Jonesboro, AR, and served her residency at Bayfront Health Family Medicine in St. Peters... ... Read More

BENTONVILLE (Oct. 9, 2024) – Joseph Wells, D.O., board-certified family medicine physician, recently joined the active medical staff of Northwest Health, practicing at Northwest Medical Plaza at Sugar Creek and is accepting new patients. The clinic is located at 1102 NW Lowes Ave., Suite 2, in Bentonville. Dr. Wells is a graduate from Arkansas Colleges of Health Education at Ft. Smith, AR, and completed his residency at the University of Oklahoma Health and Science Center. He is board certified by the A... ... Read More

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (July 15, 2024) — Phuong Mueller, DPM, board certified in foot surgery, recently joined the active medical staff of Northwest Health, practicing at The Orthopedic Center at Northwest located at 601 W. Maple Ave., Suite 411, in Springdale, and he is currently accepting new patients. Dr. Mueller has been in practice for more than 25 years and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment for conditions such as plantar fasciitis, bone spurs, tendonitis and fractures of the foot and/or ankle. ... ... Read More

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (July 1, 2024) – Summer 2024 is predicted to bring on the heat which can put extra stress on your heart. For every degree body temperature rises, the heart beats approximately 10 beats per minute faster, according to the National Institute of Health. That’s why in hot temperatures it becomes harder for the body to cool off, especially for those with chronic health conditions like heart disease, high cholesterol or atrial fibrillation (AFib). “Sweat is the natural way for our body to get... ... Read More

You can make a difference on Friday, July 19 from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. during Siloam Springs Regional Hospital’s blood drive in the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) Bloodmobile at the hospital’s parking lot. Walk-ins are always welcome, but appointments are strongly encouraged to help manage donor flow. To reserve a time, visit https://bit.ly/SSRH-Donate . Do you know why your blood donation makes such a difference? It’s because CBCO is the sole non-profit blood, platelet and plasma provider for ... ... Read More

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (June 24, 2024) – As Independence Day approaches, Northwest Health emphasizes the importance of fireworks safety to prevent injuries and avoid a trip to the emergency department. While fireworks have been an integral part of Fourth of July festivities since 1777, it has not been without risk and should be handled only by experienced pyrotechnicians. “Leaving fireworks to the professionals is one way to stay safe during the Fourth of July holiday,” said Northwest Medical Center – Springd... ... Read More

BENTONVILLE, AR – June is Wound Healing Awareness Month, a month-long celebration that focuses on the importance of wound care as an essential service and the benefits of treatment in a wound center. For many people, cuts or sores naturally heal within a short period of time. However, for those with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, obesity or an impaired immune system, these wounds oftentimes fail to heal properly on their own, leading to extended hospital stays, high healthcare costs or ... ... Read More

SPRINGDALE, AR. (May 30, 2024) – Northwest Health welcomes board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist Christopher A. Menendez, M.D., FACS, to the medical staff, practicing at Northwest Breast Care Associates. Dr. Menendez, an El Dorado, AR., native, is dedicated to the surgical treatment of breast disease, specifically breast cancer, and has been in practice for more than 15 years. He has advanced certification and training in breast cancer surgery. Dr. Menendez was the first surgeon... ... Read More