Our network

Health

Mercy Celebrates National Employee Heath & Fitness Week

Submitted by Alicia.Agent on Thursday, May 16th, 10:13 am
Mercy Celebrates National Employee Heath & Fitness Week

This week is celebrated as Healthcare Week. In addition to this, today also marks National Employee Health and Fitness Day.

In an effort to celebrate Mercy Coworkers on these two special occasions,  Mercy held a Healthcare Week Luncheon, as well as a Flash Mob outside Mercy Hospital.  

Read More
View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter

March of Dimes Recognizes Washington Regional

Submitted by Alicia.Agent on Monday, May 13th, 10:20 am

Washington Regional has been recognized by the March of Dimes for its success in reducing the number of elective inductions and cesarean deliveries performed before 39 completed weeks of pregnancy. This will give more babies a healthy start in life, the March of Dimes says, since research indicates that induction of labor appears to double the risk of cesarean sections.

Read More
View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter

Washington Regional Earns an “A” for Patient Safety

Submitted by Alicia.Agent on Monday, May 13th, 10:19 am

Washington Regional Medical Center is the only hospital in Northwest Arkansas—and one of only four in the state—to earn an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits.

 

Read More
View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter

Jason E. Vickery, M.D. Joins Northwest Family Medicine - Southside

Submitted by Alicia.Agent on Wednesday, May 8th, 10:39 am
Jason E. Vickery, M.D. Joins Northwest Family Medicine - Southside

Jason E. Vickery, M.D., a board certified Family Medicine physician, joins John Nolen, M.D. and Kin Hood, M.D. at Northwest Family Medicine - Southside.

Dr. Vickery graduated from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. He received his medical education at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock and completed a Family Medicine residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ Area Health Education Center (AHEC) – Fayetteville.

Read More
View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter

Protect Yourself during Tick Season

Submitted by Alicia.Agent on Thursday, May 2nd, 10:23 am

Arkansas has some of the highest levels of tick-related illnesses of any state in the nation and we are expecting another big year. In 2012, over 900 cases of tick-related illness were reported to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). Five of these cases resulted in death. Cases were found in 63 counties, with illnesses occurring every month of the year but peaking in June. Because many of these illnesses go unreported, the actual number of persons sick from tick-related illness is much higher.

Read More
View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter

Give blood in honor of World Red Cross Day

Submitted by Alicia.Agent on Wednesday, April 17th, 2:50 pm

May 8 is World Red Cross Day, and the American Red Cross encourages eligible individuals to celebrate by donating lifesaving blood in their communities. The need is constant, and all blood types are needed, especially O negative, B negative and A negative.

Read More
View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter

Matthew Walter, M.D., Joins Northwest Health System Staff

Submitted by Alicia.Agent on Thursday, April 11th, 10:59 am
Matthew Walter, M.D., Joins Northwest Health System Staff

— Matthew Walter, M.D., board certified in family medicine, recently joined the active medical staff of Northwest Health System, practicing at Northwest Family Care - Eastside.  The clinic is located at 2060 Orchard Street in Springdale, and he is currently accepting new patients.

“We are excited to have Dr. Walter as a member of our medical staff,” Dan McKay, CEO of Northwest Health System said.  “He brings talent and capabilities to serve the growing needs of our community.”

Read More
View Comments | Post a Comment
Share: Facebook Twitter