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November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and the disease is one of the most common forms of dementia. But did you know there are different types of dementia? Dr. Maria Judit, geriatrician at Northwest Medical Plaza – Springdale, urges caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month to educate themselves on the different types of dementia and to be familiar with signs and symptoms of this disease. “At one time or another, everybody experiences forgetfulness,” Dr. Judit said. “We tend to blame increasin... ... Read More

November is National Diabetes Month and for those suffering from the disease with a foot ulcer or leg wound linked to diabetes, you likely know how long sores can linger. The longer they take to heal, the more vulnerable you are to infection and other risks. You may have heard about HBO therapy, but wondered what is it and how can it help? HBO stands for hyperbaric oxygen and its use can help patients across a broad spectrum of health issues including non-healing wounds, burns, hearing loss and so much ... ... Read More

BENTONVILLE – Northwest Medical Center Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center – Bentonville earned the 2020 Going the Distance award, issued by RestorixHealth, an organization specializing in the development and management of comprehensive wound healing and Amputation Prevention Center® facilities. Healthcare professionals have been tasked with maintaining quality through patient outcomes despite a daunting global pandemic. The Going the Distance award acknowledges those outpatient wound healing centers who... ... Read More

SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. — Donald S. Douglas, M.D., board certified in internal medicine, recently joined the medical staff of Siloam Springs Regional Hospital and is accepting new patients at Siloam Springs Internal Medicine, 3721 U.S. 412 Hwy., Suite A, in Siloam Springs. Dr. Douglas recently moved to the area from Texarkana, Texas, with his wife, Lori Douglas, M.D., where he’d been practicing medicine since 1999. Although his father was in the medical field, Dr. Douglas said he hadn’t considered medicine... ... Read More

(SPRINGDALE, Ark.) Oct. 21, 2021 – Northwest Medical Center – Springdale (NMCS) will host a blood drive from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21 in the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) Bloodmobile at the hospital’s parking lot – 609 W. Maple Ave. in Springdale. CBCO, the sole supplier of blood and plasma to patients at more than 40 area hospitals including NMCS, is issuing a critical appeal for all blood types. CBCO is strongly urging eligible donors to give immediately. Because of the COVID-1... ... Read More

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual nationwide event in October to increase awareness and support of breast cancer and breast cancer research. Emphasis is placed greatly on education, early detection screenings and community support for those affected. National Mammography Day will take place on Oct. 15, highlighting the importance of screenings for women’s health. Breast cancer has affected many of our lives and the wound care centers at Northwest Health are pledging to “Go Pink” in support of s... ... Read More

By Maria Judit, M.D. Geriatrician at Northwest Medical Plaza – Springdale Healthy Aging Month is designed to “draw attention to the myths of aging, to shout out, ‘Hey, it’s not too late to take control of your health, it’s never too late to get started on something new,’” according to Carolyn Worthington, founder of Healthy Aging Month. There are more than 76 million baby boomers today older than 50 and the first of the Generation X-ers have reached that milestone. I’m certain most of us would want to f... ... Read More

(BENTONVILLE, Ark.) – The pandemic has heightened attention to the dangers of blood clots including deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and clot-provoked stroke. According to the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA), blood clots kill 274 Americans each day when they restrict blood flow and cause a medical emergency. While different types of blood clotting are being reported among people affected by COVID-19, particularly those who become severely ill after infection with the virus, everyone is at ri... ... Read More

(SPRINGDALE, Ark.) – With homeschooling and hybrid learning disrupting classroom learning for the past 18 months, it’s easy to forget what preparing for a “normal” school year might look like. In addition to buying new clothes and stocking your child’s backpack with the right supplies, an annual physical and the proper immunizations will start your child’s new school year on a healthy foundation. “A yearly check-up helps physicians get to know the unique medical history of your child and allows us to mo... ... Read More

Annual well-visits support appropriate development and long-term health Timely attention to your child’s health, especially in the midst of COVID-19, is essential for his or her appropriate development and long-term wellness. While children do not appear to be as vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus, maintaining good health can minimize their risk for infection. Mark Lovell, M.D., at the The Children’s Clinic at Har-Ber Meadows is here to help you as your children grow. Annual well-visits track whether your... ... Read More