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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

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

Chronic wounds affect an estimated 8.2 million Americans, and the number continues to climb. Specialized wound care, though, not only speeds healing but also helps prevent infection and limb loss. In fact, one study found that patients who attended regularly scheduled wound care visits had a 25% lower hospital readmission rate. This reinforces what Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville Wound & Hyperbaric Center staff already knows – wound care is essential to the health and well-being of patients w... ... Read More

Alexander M. Wohler, M.D., FACS, board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, recently joined the active medical staff of Northwest Health, practicing at Northwest Heart & Vascular Institute. The clinic is located at 601 W. Maple Ave., Suite 704, in Springdale, and he is currently accepting new patients. In practice for more than 14 years, Dr. Wohler comes to Northwest Health from Hampton Roads, Va. where he practiced and served as the chief of cardiothoracic surgery at Bon Secours Health Systems. Dr. Wo... ... Read More

ROGERS (Nov. 22, 2022) – Joshua Block, M.D., board-certified family medicine physician, recently joined the active medical staff of Northwest Health, practicing at Northwest Medical Plaza – Tuscany Square and is accepting new patients. The clinic is located at 2603 W. Pleasant Grove Road, Suite 109, in Rogers. Dr. Block is a graduate from Yale University with a   Bachelor of Arts. He earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He completed his re... ... Read More

Winter holidays, parties and social gatherings often provide opportunities to overindulge, but when it comes to alcohol, moderation is important for maintaining good heart health. “Holiday heart syndrome,” or atrial fibrillation (AFib) brought on by binge drinking, can occur in healthy adults without any existing heart conditions and is commonly diagnosed around the holidays. AFib is an irregular and sometimes rapid heart rhythm that if left untreated can lead to blood clots or strokes. Symptoms of AFib... ... Read More

You’re invited to The Great Pumpkin Party from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Oct. 29 on Siloam Springs Regional Hospital (SSRH) campus. This free event will take place under the tent located at the SSRH parking lot, 603 N. Progress Ave in Siloam Springs. Guests of all ages are welcome to enjoy an afternoon of games, family fun, face painting and refreshments and will also have the opportunity to vote for a favorite pumpkin. “Our team is getting into the holiday spirit this year,” said Chris Blair, SSRH chief administ... ... Read More

Northwest Health has expanded its Care Management at Home program to include three additional Northwest Physicians clinics: Northwest Family Medicine – Tuscany Square, Northwest Family Care – Rogers and Northwest Medical Plaza at Pinnacle. The program is a remote monitoring and virtual care support program for Northwest Physicians patients managing certain chronic health conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). “After the successful launc... ... Read More

Bailee Lutz, M.D., board-certified family medicine physician, recently joined the active medical staff of Northwest Health, practicing at Northwest Primary Care – Har-Ber Meadows. The clinic is located at 6636 W. Sunset Ave., Suite A, in Springdale, and she is currently accepting new patients. Dr. Lutz is a graduate from the University of Missouri in Kansas City, MO, with a Bachelor of Science in biology. She earned her medical education at University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita, KN. She the... ... Read More

Only five hours a week of moderate exercise could help ward off a cancer diagnosis. A study published by Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, the journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, found strong evidence correlating physical activity to lower rates of cancer and other chronic conditions like heart disease, stroke and dementia. Using self-reported data from 600,000 U.S. adults, the observational study estimates more than 46,000 cancer cases could be avoided each year through r... ... Read More