SILOAM SPRINGS -- Northwest Health System, on Sept. 1, changed its name to Northwest Health and also announced the addition of Siloam Springs Regional Hospital, making Northwest Health one of the largest health networks in the state.
"Siloam Springs Regional Hospital and the other hospitals in Northwest Health have worked together closely for years to serve the health needs of Northwest Arkansas," said Sharif Omar, CEO, Northwest Health. "Today, we formalize our relationship by welcoming Siloam Springs to the Northwest Health network and expand access to quality care for the Siloam Springs community."
Northwest Health is now a five-hospital system that includes Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville, Northwest Medical Center - Springdale, Northwest Medical Center - Willow Creek Women's Hospital, Siloam Springs Regional Hospital and Northwest Health Physicians' Specialty Hospital. Under the new brand, Northwest Health will launch a shared website and social media presence this fall to help patients easily locate the care and services they need.
"Together, our system has 487 beds, and a combined active medical staff of more than 540 physicians and 2,200 employees who provide quality healthcare for our region," a Thursday press released stated. "Collectively, Northwest Health hospitals had more than 18,000 inpatient admissions, 90,000 emergency room visits and 4,200 deliveries in 2015. All hospitals remain affiliated with Community Health Systems."
"Our hospitals share a commitment to provide access to services and continuity of care for our patients. Aligning together will support all of our efforts to deliver safe, quality patient care while positioning our network for long-term success and strength," said Patrick Kerrwood, CEO, Siloam Springs Regional Hospital. "Our mission remains the same and what we do on a day-to-day level -- caring for the people who live in our community -- won't change. Being part of Northwest Health will only strengthen what we can offer our patients."
Siloam Springs Regional Hospital will continue to operate with local leadership and make decisions about the services, physicians and resources available to the Siloam Springs community. There is no change in ownership, so there will be no impact on employee's tenure, benefits, reporting structure or medical staff privileges. A distinct and dedicated Board of Trustees will continue to exist for Siloam Springs Regional Hospital.
About Northwest Health
Northwest Health is one of the largest health networks in Northwest Arkansas with five hospitals: Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville, Northwest Medical Center - Springdale, Northwest Medical Center - Willow Creek Women's Hospital, Siloam Springs Regional Hospital and Northwest Health Physicians' Specialty Hospital. The system has 487 beds, a combined active medical staff of more than 540 physicians and 2,200 employees working together to provide quality healthcare for the region. Collectively, Northwest Health hospitals had more than 18,000 inpatient admissions, 90,000 emergency room visits and 4,200 deliveries in 2015. Physicians Specialty Hospital is owned in part by physicians.
General News on 09/07/2016