by - February 17, 2003 12:00 am
St. Mary?s Celebrates A Year Of Heart Care
St. Mary?s Hospital in Rogers will celebrate one year of heart care Feb. 19 by tripling the number of heart surgeries the hospital expected to perform its first year.
Tag: health care
by - February 3, 2003 12:00 am
Local Orthodontist Bites into Dot-Com
After spending years trying to improve both patient care and communication among doctors, a Fayetteville orthodontist has created a dot-com that he says will do both.
by - February 3, 2003 12:00 am
Dot-com Dental Delivery
A summary of what the RxDDS Inc. portal can do.
by - February 3, 2003 12:00 am
Area Hurts for Mental Health Beds and Bucks
Northwest Arkansas has no state-funded mental health facility. Without state support, a 24-bed mental health facility would lose $950,000 per year, according to a recent task force study.
by - February 3, 2003 12:00 am
Task Force Also Takes on HIV Services
A task force formed by Washington County Judge Jerry Hunton to study and make recommendations on problems with mental care services in Northwest Arkansas, also did the same for HIV services.
by - January 6, 2003 12:00 am
Beverly Agrees with Digital Angel
Beverly Enterprises Inc. has entered an alliance with Digital Angel Corporation to allow the health care company to distribute Digital Angel GPS products and monitoring services to its customers.
by - January 6, 2003 12:00 am
Medical Society Pushes Tort Reform Legislation
The Arkansas Medical Society is hoping the Arkansas Legislature will heed its warning cry on the need for tort reform.
by - January 6, 2003 12:00 am
Nursing Shortage Hits Hospitals Where it Costs
The nursing shortage and continued double-digit cost increases are two issues health care companies will face again this year, said Nancy Weaver, an investment counselor with Stephens Inc.
by - January 5, 2003 12:00 am
Benton County Hospitals Have Big Plans in ?04
It?s obvious from construction and expansion plans at area hospitals that no matter the national forecast for the health care industry, it?s thriving in Northwest Arkansas.
by - December 23, 2002 12:00 am
Bella Vista Slated for Senior Health Center
Community Development Corp. and Northwest Health System are developing a senior health center and outpatient physical/occupational therapy center at the Highlands Crossing Senior Housing Campus in Bella Vista.
by - December 9, 2002 12:00 am
Tax Breaks for Dumbbells: New Bill Could Help
There is some proposed legislation that could force HMOs to provide more benefits to individuals using health clubs.
by - December 9, 2002 12:00 am
AIRE Reaches Out for Medical Research
Medical research is expanding in Northwest Arkansas with the formation of the Arkansas Institute for Research & Education.
by - November 25, 2002 12:00 am
Lifeline to Buy Siloam Springs Service
Northwest Arkansas Lifeline entered an informal agreement Nov. 20 to purchase Siloam Springs Lifeline for an undisclosed amount.
by - November 25, 2002 12:00 am
New Hospital Slated for Eureka Springs
Development of a new $5 million hospital in Eureka Springs is moving forward with the Oct. 25 announcement that an agreement to purchase the Eureka Family Medical Clinic by Real Sources Inc. of Russellville has been finalized.
by - November 25, 2002 12:00 am
Triad Hospitals Inc.
Triad Hospitals Inc. took steps to assure analysts that its earnings estimates are sound after Prudential Securities said Nov. 8 that it had lowered the hospital group?s rating from ?buy? to ?hold.?
by - November 11, 2002 12:00 am
Countryside Medical Clinic to Join Rural Health Center
Countryside Medical Clinic, a Huntsville clinic, will become part of a group of clinics and medical facilities operated by Boston Mountain Rural Health Center Inc. on Nov. 18.
by - November 11, 2002 12:00 am
Beverly Enterprises Sees Net Income Increase
Beverly Enterprises Inc. of Fort Smith had a 28 percent increase in net income for its quarter ended Sept. 30.
by - November 11, 2002 12:00 am
Triad Hospitals Sees Income Increase to $32.6 Million
Triad Hospitals Inc. reports that its net income for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, jumped to $32.6 million.
by - October 28, 2002 12:00 am
Rogers Dentist Caters to New Homeowners
Dr. Russell Riggs is offering discounts to new homeowners in an effort to attract their business.
by - October 28, 2002 12:00 am
Incorporation Means Name Change for Local co.
Ross Medical Billing Solutions is now Pinnacle Claims Processing.