SILOAM SPRINGS -- Siloam Springs Internal Medicine has relocated to the new Siloam Springs Medical Plaza at 3721 E. U.S. 412 Hwy. in Siloam Springs, where a new walk-in clinic has also opened.
Siloam Springs Internal Medicine, previously located on Progress Avenue, opened in the new Siloam Springs Medical Plaza on Monday, Jan. 18. Dr. R.E. "Bud" Meehan, D.O., and Jennifer Smith, A.P.R.N., offer comprehensive primary care, from routine and preventive health services to special needs. Helping patients maintain good health and wellness -- for a lifetime -- is their primary goal.
Meehan attended college at Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville, Mo. He received his medical education from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville. Dr. Meehan completed his internship and residency at Deaconess Medical Center -- West in St. Louis.
As an advanced practice registered nurse, Smith can treat and diagnose health problems, perform procedures, prescribe medication, order and interpret lab tests, refer patients to specialists and physicians, and be a patient advocate. She is a board-certified adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, which allows her to provide advanced care to meet the needs of young adults, older adults and the elderly with complex acute or chronic health conditions.
The new location offers expanded services, including X-ray and laboratory services.
To contact Siloam Springs Internal Medicine, call 479-215-3070 or visit SiloamSpringsIM.com.
For patients who are experiencing a minor illness or injury and can't get in to see their primary care provider, Siloam Springs Express Care is open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
"Illnesses don't always occur at convenient times," said Susan Miller, A.P.R.N., at Siloam Springs Express Care. "That's why, at Siloam Springs Express Care, we want to make it easier for families and individuals to access quality health care when they need it."
No appointments are necessary and most insurances are accepted. Walk-in services include: immunizations and flu shots; sore throats; ear problems; urinary symptoms; sprains, strains and broken bones; abrasions, cuts and burns; colds and flu; asthma and allergies; wellness and sports physicals; splints and stitches; X-rays and EKGs; lab services; and workers' comp injuries.
For more information about Siloam Springs Express Care, visit SiloamSpringsExpressCare.com.
About Siloam Springs Regional Hospital
Siloam Springs Regional Hospital is a 73 licensed-bed facility with 42 private patient rooms. It is accredited by the State of Arkansas Department of Health Services and The Joint Commission. Some services include inpatient and outpatient surgery, emergency medicine, medical, surgical and intensive care units, obstetrics, outpatient diagnostic services and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. With more than 30 physicians on the medical staff, Siloam Springs Regional Hospital provides compassionate, customer-focused care. The new facility, which opened April 2012, is located at 603 N. Progress Ave. in Siloam Springs. For more information, visit SSRH.net.
General News on 01/27/2016