Northwest Health (AR)

Health System with 2 hospitals across 1 state

Health System Overview

Health SystemNorthwest Health (AR)
Total Hospitals2
Commercial/Acute Hospitals2
Total Beds487
Commercial/Acute Beds487
HeadquartersSpringdale, AR
Websitenorthwesthealth.com

Hospitals by Type

Acute Care Hospital
2 hospitals
100% of health system

Teaching Status

50%
Teaching
Teaching Hospitals: 1
Non-Teaching Hospitals: 1
Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

HospitalTypeBedsTeachingRecently Joined
Siloam Springs Regional HospitalAcute Care Hospital 73NoNo
Northwest Medical Center - SpringdaleAcute Care Hospital414YesNo

Recent News

Jun 13, 2025
Springdale-based healthcare organization Northwest Health is planning to construct a freestanding emergency room in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The proposed facility will be located on South Shiloh Drive, marking the initial redevelopment of the former Clarion Hotel site. A large-scale development plan has been submitted to the city of Fayetteville, detailing a 10,400-square-foot, single-story building. This project signifies an expansion of Northwest Health's emergency medical services in the Northwest Arkansas area.
Jun 13, 2025
Kory Browning has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Northwest Medical Center-Springdale. This announcement was included in a report on recent executive changes within hospitals and health systems. Northwest Medical Center-Springdale is an affiliate of the Springdale-based Northwest Health system, making this a notable leadership appointment for the local healthcare provider.
May 19, 2025
Northwest Health announced the expansion of its orthopedic care services with the addition of Dr. Ron Schechter to their active medical staff. Dr. Schechter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with 25 years of experience. He will be practicing at The Orthopedic Center at Northwest, offering a range of orthopedic services. These services include joint replacement for the knee, hip, and shoulder, as well as sports medicine and trauma care. The addition of Dr. Schechter is part of Northwest Health's efforts to grow and enhance the medical services they provide to the community, improving access to specialized care.
May 12, 2025
Northwest Health welcomed Family Medicine Provider Nettie Kinsey, FNP-BC, to their active medical staff. Kinsey will be practicing at Northwest Medical Plaza – Eastside, located at 2158 Butterfield Coach Road, Suite 100, in Springdale, and is currently accepting new patients. With over 30 years of experience as a registered nurse, Kinsey provides comprehensive family medicine care for patients of all ages, from infancy to geriatrics. Her services include sick and well visits, as well as the management of chronic diseases such as diabetes. This addition aims to increase access to primary care services for the Springdale community.
May 08, 2025
Springdale-based Northwest Health released its annual Community Benefit Report, detailing a total community benefit exceeding $436 million in 2024. The report highlights that the health system saw 611,300 patients across its clinics and outpatient sites and had 84,300 emergency department visits. Northwest Health provided $191 million in charity and uncompensated care and offered resources to help patients access medications and medical support devices. The system also supported local organizations such as the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, The Manna Center, Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, Dress for Success Northwest Arkansas, and the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas. Additionally, the report noted that Northwest Health improved access to specialized care by recruiting a breast surgical oncologist, orthopedic and spine surgeon, and cardiovascular thoracic surgeons, along with five new primary care providers. They have also dedicated 20 beds for patients aged 55 and older and opened an intensive outpatient program.

Executive Leadership

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