Tag: health care

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.

Rogers Dentist Caters to New Homeowners

Dr. Russell Riggs is offering discounts to new homeowners in an effort to attract their business.

Incorporation Means Name Change for Local co.

Ross Medical Billing Solutions is now Pinnacle Claims Processing.

Beverly Settles on Bad Medicare Billings

Beverly Enterprises Inc. has agreed to repay the federal government $175 million in fraudulent billings.

Mitchell Named Top Exec at Awards Banquet

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal announces the winners of its annual Business of the Year awards.

Naomi Judd to Speak at Springdale Luncheon

Naomi Judd, who teamed with daughter Wynonna to produce six Grammy Awards and several platinum albums and No. 1 songs, will be the keynote speaker at the Women?s Heart Disease & Stroke Celebrity Luncheon next spring in Springdale.

Groups to Develop Assisted Living Center

Mercy Health System and the Community Development Corp. are expected to announce the opening of an affordable assisted living center for seniors in Bentonville.

Magazine Ranks Care Northwest on List

Entrepreneur magazine has included a Fayetteville company in a list of ?113 low-cost businesses to start now? published in its October edition.

?Toxic Mold? Claims in Arkansas Expected to Increase

The insurance industry is trying to deal with the increasing number of claims of toxic mold nationwide.

Springdale Hospital Makes ?Midnight Run?

At midnight on Sept. 15, all the Northwest Medical Center of Washington County?s obstetrical services were to have moved to Willow Creek Women?s Hospital in Johnson.

60,000 Wal-Mart Grills Recalled

In July, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. began the recall of 60,000 Red Devil gas grills.

Cute As Can Bee Offers Parents Choice in Children’s Clothing

After working for J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., Alicia Barrett decided it was time to try something new. And her three-year-old daughter helped her make that decision.

Life Family Chiropractic Comes to Farmington

Dr. Chris Ackey brings his knowledge of wellness and prevention to Farmington residents through Life Family Chiropractic.

United Cerebral Palsy Opens Doors in Fayetteville

United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas opened its Northwest Regional Office in Fayetteville on July 25 in a 1,500 SF office at 1792 Joyce Blvd.

NWA Business Women Prepare for Conference

Krista Khone, event coordinator for the Northwest Arkansas Business Women?s Conference, is preparing for the fourth annual conference on Sept. 24.

Research Solutions Grew With Demand

Research Solutions has come a long way since it opened in July 1999.

More Men Seek Plastic Surgery

According to the Plastic Surgery Information Service, about 11 percent of all cosmetic surgery in 1999 was performed on men. That?s up 2 percent from the previous year.

Lack of Sleep Costs Companies Cash

Sleep apnea is affecting the business sector and is costing it significant losses in productivity.

WRMC Plans New Technology With Move

When Washington Regional Medical Center moves to its new $89 million building on Aug. 27, hospital administrators also will unveil some new technology changes.

St. Edward Mercy Adds Appointments, New Facility

St. Edward Mercy Health Network in Fort Smith, which had $285 million in 2000 revenue, recently made three executive appointments.

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ‘Oceanscape’ playground work begins, Mercy stroke program renewed

Walmart likely to tap insiders for expected leadership changes

Dan Wright re-elected Arkansas Farm Bureau president

Arkansas Tourism Ticker: Tourism tax numbers down through August, job numbers up