Washington Regional

01/21/2026

Washington Regional's Walker Heart Institute provides comprehensive, nationally recognized care for your heart and vascular system with innovative procedures and the largest team of cardiovascular experts in Northwest Arkansas specializing in:

🫀Cardiology, non-invasive cardiology and interventional cardiology
🫀Electrophysiology
🫀Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Learn more about the Walker Heart Institute at bit.ly/4c50Tjq.

01/21/2026

Protecting your little one in the car starts with proper car seat safety! It’s important to choose the right car seat based on your child’s age and size and use it correctly every time your child is in the car.

In this video, our Trauma Department Outreach Coordinator Sarah Webb-May shares important car seat safety tips to ensure your child is safe in the car.

01/21/2026

Getting ready to welcome a baby and wondering what to pack in your hospital bag? We're here for you!

Learn more about what items you should bring to the hospital and what will be provided for you and baby at bit.ly/3OdsxAY.

01/20/2026

Fayetteville tactical medics from the multi-jurisdictional Emergency Response Team drilled with members of the Washington Regional Trauma Center and Emergency Department staff on casualty evacuation flights yesterday. Support was provided by the Arkansas Air National Guard. As the highest-designated trauma center in the region, Washington Regional is prepared 24/7 for any emergency and is proud to support our first responders.

01/20/2026

As flu season continues, the most common symptoms people experience are fever cough, body aches, sore throat, congestion and fatigue.

If you have not received your flu shot yet, it's not too late!

To find a Washington Regional primary care clinic near you, visit bit.ly/3NJ03h4 or visit a local pharmacy.

01/20/2026

For years, Shane Stills struggled with a chronic wound that refused to heal. When his doctor recommended hyperbaric oxygen therapy, he was hesitant.

During hyperbaric oxygen therapy, patients are placed in a special chamber where they breathe 100% oxygen under pressure to help the body heal faster. Shane was worried he would feel claustrophobic but says the team at Washington Regional Wound Care Clinic quickly put his mind at ease and the treatment delivered rapid results.

Watch this video to hear Shane’s story and visit bit.ly/49Hs83J to learn more about Washington Regional Wound Care Clinic and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

01/20/2026

Winter weather is in the forecast later this week.

Emergency supply kits for your car are great to have on hand so you can be prepared for any type of inclement weather. Putting them together is easy and many supplies can even be found around your home.

In addition to a full tank of gas, here's a list of items to include in your winter emergency car kit! ❄️🚗

01/19/2026

Hyperthyroidism is a condition that occurs when the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone. The thyroid is an endocrine organ that secretes hormones responsible for controlling one's metabolism.

Talk with your primary care provider if you believe you may be experiencing signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism or another thyroid condition.

01/19/2026

Today, we pause to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a beacon of hope and equality. His dream of a better world continues to inspire us.

All Washington Regional clinics and urgent care locations are open regular hours today.

01/16/2026

The latest data from the CDC shows flu activity in Arkansas is now in the “moderate” category – but don't let your guard down just yet.

Dr. Cole Wood, Washington Regional’s medical director of infection prevention & control, spoke with 5 News about this year’s flu season that has led to hundreds of hospitalizations and 20 deaths in Arkansas.

We encourage everyone to take common sense precautions by washing your hands often, covering coughs and sneezes, staying home when sick, and getting a flu shot to prevent serious illness.

Tap below to see the story.

The CDC confirms over 7,000 flu related deaths nationally.

01/16/2026

Overnight oats are a quick, nutritious way to support your health goals. Try this delicious strawberry overnight oats recipe from our Nutrition Services team!💜

01/16/2026

We’re hiring!

Join our team as a 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢-𝐎𝐩/𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐔 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 at our newest campus, Washington Regional Physicians Specialty Hospital in Fayetteville!

Grow your career at Washington Regional, with benefits starting on day one!

➡️To learn more or apply, visit bit.ly/49qTgp0.