Eric Pianalto Named President of Mercy Hospital Northwest

Eric Pianalto was named president of Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers and will oversee the facility’s next phase of expansion and transformation, Mercy announced Tuesday.

Pianalto, who served as interim president since former president Scott Street stepped down in July, will administer the hospital’s conversion of existing hospital space into more patient rooms, expansion of the emergency department with more patient rooms and ambulance bays, and the addition of physician specialists including a neonatologist.

“We couldn’t be happier with Eric’s performance during this interim time,” Wayne Callahan, chairman of the hospital board, said in a news release. “He has demonstrated both the business acumen and passion for the Mercy mission that is needed to drive us to be successful in the future. He is exactly the right leader at this time in our history.”

Pianalto will partner with Dr. Stephen Goss, president of Mercy Clinic in Northwest Arkansas.

1. “Eric is such a strong and collaborative leader,” Dr. Goss said. “His deep knowledge and strong communication skills will serve us well. I am looking forward to working together as we address the needs of our community.”