by - April 16, 2025 3:26 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville have received accreditation to establish neurology and emergency medicine residency programs in Northwest Arkansas through…
by - March 30, 2025 9:31 am
Larry Shackelford, CEO of Fayetteville-based Washington Regional Medical Center, has been a strong leader and a big advocate for helping stabilize Arkansas’ complicated healthcare system. Washington Regional is improving community…
by - January 14, 2025 11:50 am
Cardiologists at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville have started implanting the newest version of a medical device designed to reduce stroke risk and serve as an alternative to the…
by - February 18, 2020 8:37 am
Washington Regional held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday (Feb. 17) in Fayetteville to begin construction of the new J.B. Hunt Transport Services Cancer Support Home. The 9,000-square-foot facility at 488 E….
by - February 4, 2015 12:44 pm
A major expansion to women’s health services at Washington Regional Medical Center is being planned with construction expected to begin later this month that will lead to 125 new jobs…
by - November 13, 2014 5:04 pm
Sparks Health System in Fort Smith and Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville have been recognized as a “2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures” by The Joint Commission, the…
by - October 8, 2014 4:59 pm
Dr. Margaret Tremwel, a recognized state and national leader in stroke care and one of the people instrumental in establishing a Fort Smith regional telemedicine network, has left Sparks Health…
by - May 7, 2014 10:44 am
Beverly Winney, RN, MSN, is the new chief nursing officer at Washington Regional Medical Center. Promoted to chief nursing officer, she is a member of the hospital’s executive team and…
by - April 9, 2014 1:57 pm
People arrived at the Walton Arts Center ready for a dose of homegrown Arkansas country music; cowboy boots and Western wear were in vogue for the 21st annual Washington Regional…
by - August 14, 2013 10:41 am
Washington Regional Medical Center again recently achieved full accreditation as a “Chest Pain Center with PCI” (percutaneous coronary intervention). The hospital first earned the PCI accreditation in 2010, which…
by - May 13, 2013 11:31 am
Washington Regional Medical Center is the only hospital in Northwest Arkansas — and one of only four in the state — to earn an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The…
by - November 15, 2012 3:18 pm
Washington Regional recently received an award from VHA Inc., a national healthcare network, for outstanding clinical performance. The Clinical Excellence Award for Core Clinical Process acknowledges Washington Regional’s superior performance…
by - November 14, 2012 8:52 am
For the 10th consecutive year, National Research Corporation has recognized Washington Regional Medical Center as one of the nation’s top hospitals as a Consumer Choice Award winner. The award identifies…
by - October 16, 2012 3:34 pm
A local hospital recently earned accolades for its highly effective organ donation program. Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville received the Medal of Honor from the U.S. Department of Health…
by - September 27, 2012 11:05 am
BENTONVILLE – Officials from Washington Regional Medical Center announced today a $250,000 gift to benefit NorthWest Arkansas Community College’s Center for Health Professions. The announcement was made during a gathering…
by - June 7, 2012 12:43 pm
Washington Regional Medical Center has been recognized by VHA Inc., a national healthcare network, for its success in improving operational efficiency and reducing costs from the supply chain while maintaining…
by - March 26, 2012 12:30 pm
Out of every 100,000 Arkansans about 180 men and 259 women will be diagnosed with cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. The rate incident is 15% higher…
by - March 6, 2012 3:29 pm
FAYETTEVILLE – Terri Church, a clinical nurse specialist at Washington Regional, has been named CNS Educator of the Year by the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS), an organization…
