River Valley Primary Care Services

02/20/2026

♦️ Provider Spotlight: Erica Fowler, DNP

We’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on Erica Fowler, a dedicated provider delivering compassionate care at RVPCS, Northside Clinic in Fort Smith for over four years!

Erica is known for providing compassionate, comprehensive care for patients aged 12 and up. She is also bilingual and fluent in Spanish, making healthcare accessible for our Spanish-speaking community. 🌎💬

Families often see Erica for a wide range of services, including her top 5 most common diagnoses:

⭐ Wellness Reviews
⭐ Diabetes Management
⭐ Cholesterol Checks
⭐ Physicals
⭐ Sick Visits

Whether it’s routine preventive care or addressing acute health concerns, Erica ensures patients get thorough, personalized attention during every visit. 🩺✨

🕒 Erica’s Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday | 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

📍 Location:
RVPCS – Northside Clinic
4900 Kelley Highway
Fort Smith, AR 72904

📞 Call to schedule: (479) 785-5700
Accepting New Patients!

Our clinic is Medicare and Arkansas Medicaid friendly, accepts most major insurance plans, and offers a Sliding Fee Discount Program to help make care affordable for families without insurance.

Comprehensive, compassionate care for teens and adults, Erica is here to help your family stay healthy and thriving!

02/20/2026

♦️ Destacado del Proveedor: Erica Fowler, DNP

¡Nos entusiasma destacar a Erica Fowler, una proveedora dedicada que ha brindado atención compasiva en RVPCS, Clínica Northside en Fort Smith durante más de cuatro años!

Erica es reconocida por ofrecer atención integral y cercana a pacientes de 12 años en adelante. Además, es bilingüe y habla español con fluidez, facilitando el acceso a la salud para nuestra comunidad hispanohablante. 🌎💬

Las familias suelen acudir a Erica por una amplia gama de servicios, incluyendo sus 5 diagnósticos más comunes:

⭐ Revisiones de bienestar
⭐ Manejo de Diabetes
⭐ Control de Colesterol
⭐ Exámenes físicos
⭐ Consultas por enfermedad

Ya sea para cuidado preventivo de rutina o para atender problemas de salud agudos, Erica garantiza que cada paciente reciba atención personalizada y completa en cada visita. 🩺✨

🕒 Horario de Erica:
Lunes, Martes, Jueves y Viernes | 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

📍 Ubicación:
RVPCS – Clínica Northside
4900 Kelley Highway
Fort Smith, AR 72904

📞 Llame para agendar cita: (479) 785-5700
¡Aceptando nuevos pacientes!

Nuestra clínica acepta Medicare y Medicaid de Arkansas, la mayoría de los planes de seguro y cuenta con un Programa de Tarifas Ajustables (Sliding Fee Discount Program) para ayudar a que la atención sea accesible para familias sin seguro.

Con atención integral y compasiva para adolescentes y adultos, ¡Erica está aquí para ayudar a que su familia se mantenga sana y en plena forma!

02/19/2026

A lot of common health issues are more connected than people realize. 🔗

Things like high blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, weight, and even mental health often overlap, and understanding those connections can make a big difference in your overall health. 🩺🧠

This blog breaks down 5 important health issues to discuss with your primary care provider and explains how they can affect each other over time.

👉 Read more here:
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Staying on top of your health means more than just treating symptoms when they appear. Many common health issues are connected in ways that affect your overall well-being. Your primary care provider (P*P) plays a crucial role in spotting these links early and helping you manage them effectively.1. H...

02/18/2026

🧠 Know Your Body: Your Brain

Your brain runs the show, from movement and mood to memory, sleep, and focus. Even when you’re resting, it’s working.

Help it work better:
💤 Prioritize sleep
🚶‍♀️ Move your body (exercise boosts brain blood flow)
🧘‍♂️ Manage stress, chronic stress takes a toll

Fuel it right:
🐟 Omega-3s (fish, walnuts)
Berries & leafy greens
💧 Stay hydrated

If you’ve been feeling foggy or overwhelmed, your brain may be asking for support, not perfection.

Knowing your body = caring for it better. 🧠

02/17/2026

A closer look at some of the details that made yesterday’s Grand Opening at the Paris Wellness Center feel extra special 🍩

The beautiful floral arrangement given to us by Cynthia Anderson from Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Smith 💐

We also had a crowd favorite: mini doughnuts with the RVPCS logo.
Huge thanks to Sugar Llamas for helping us add a fun, memorable treat to the day.

📋🩺 Inside, our information table to learn more about services, hours, and what the clinic offers, plus a few grab-and-go goodies, including our RVPCS ice scrapers.

We’re thankful for everyone who stopped by and helped make the day a success.

02/17/2026

Yesterday’s Grand Opening for the Paris Wellness Center was a true success, and we’re incredibly grateful for the support that filled the room.

We were honored to welcome community leaders and partners who took time out of their day to celebrate affordable, accessible healthcare coming to Paris:

• Daniel Rogers, Mayor
• Cody Burkham, District Director
• Tanya Fletcher, Chamber Director & Paris City Council Member
• Brad Culver, Paris School District Superintendent

A special thank you to Cynthia Anderson with Encompass for bringing the beautiful flowers.

We also appreciate Dana Libby with American Medical Rentals for joining us, your continued support of River Valley Primary Care Services and our community events does not go unnoticed.

We’re thankful for the presence of our Board of Directors and partners who help guide and support our mission:
• Sheila Peck, Board Member
• Carmelita Adams, Vice President of the Board
• Robert Redding, Board Member
• Mary Howard, Secretary of the Board

We were also glad to have additional community partners and healthcare professionals in attendance, including Ashley Brasher, Patient Liaison with Mercy Home Health.

We’re proud of our RVPCS leadership and clinical team who were on-site and supporting this milestone:
• Jerry White, CEO
• Nikki McKinney, Business Development & Grants Manager
• Laura Little, Director of Nursing, RN
• Krysta Davidson, RN Quality Charge Nurse & Compliance Manager

And a huge shoutout to the team members who helped bring this event together:
• Adriana Lacey, Outreach & Education Specialist
• Bryant Head, Marketing Coordinator

We’re also grateful to our clinic provider, Brittney Schmidt, for being part of the celebration alongside her husband and welcoming the community into this new space.

Most of all, thank you to everyone from the community who showed up, asked questions, shared conversations, and helped make this day meaningful. Your support is exactly why this clinic exists.

📍 Located on the Paris High School campus
📌 2000 E Wood Street, Paris, AR 72855
🕖 Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📞 (479) 270-5234

02/16/2026

🎉 Grand Opening Celebration, Paris Wellness Center, Happening Today!

Join River Valley Primary Care Services as we officially celebrate the Grand Opening of the Paris Wellness Center with a ribbon cutting event!

📅 Today, February 16
⏰ 10:00 a.m.
📍 On Paris High School Campus

🎀 Celebrate alongside community partners, local leaders, and our staff as we mark an exciting new chapter in accessible healthcare for Paris and surrounding areas.

🍩 Mini doughnuts will be on-site, because every great celebration deserves a sweet treat!

📣 The Paris Wellness Center is already open and seeing patients Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., offering convenient, affordable care for students, families, and community members of all ages.

We can’t wait to see you today, stop by, say hello, and celebrate with us!

02/15/2026

🎉 Grand Opening Celebration, Paris Wellness Center, Happening Tomorrow!

Join River Valley Primary Care Services as we officially celebrate the Grand Opening of the Paris Wellness Center with a ribbon cutting event!

📅 Tomorrow, February 16
⏰ 10:00 a.m.
📍 On Paris High School Campus

🎀 Celebrate alongside community partners, local leaders, and our staff as we mark an exciting new chapter in accessible healthcare for Paris and surrounding areas.

🍩 Mini doughnuts will be on-site, because every great celebration deserves a sweet treat!

📣 The Paris Wellness Center is already open and seeing patients Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., offering convenient, affordable care for students, families, and community members of all ages.

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow, stop by, say hello, and celebrate with us!

02/14/2026

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating every kind of care, because your health isn’t one-size-fits-all. 💘

From primary care visits, to trusted pharmacy support, to healthy smiles at our dental clinics, we’re proud to care for our community in more ways than one.

Love your health.
Love having it all close to home. ❤️

02/13/2026

The Northside team wore their custom RVPCS XOXO shirts today. It’s a fun, seasonal look that fits right in with the Northside Clinic setting. 🩺

A pop of pink to brighten the day. 💕

02/13/2026

Dressed in red and pink right before Valentines Day! ❤️🩷

02/13/2026

Eastside Family Clinic showing some Valentine’s Day style 💗

Some of the Eastside crew snapped a photo in their custom RVPCS XOXO shirts just in time for Valentine’s Day. The soft pink design with the RVPCS logo, and medical stethoscope details make it a fun, festive way to celebrate the season. 💕🩺

Happy almost Valentine’s Day from Eastside Family Clinic!