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Special Feature
HEALTHCARE SPECIALTIES
HEALTHCARE IS CONSTANTLY EVOLVING. New technologies and
therapies provide necessary solutions for our local community! The first step is finding the
right healthcare provider who can guide you on the path to living your healthiest life. On
the following pages, you'll discover helpful information from leading providers and facilities,
479.441.4000 baptist-health.com
Baptist Health is your partner for a healthy, happy life! You don’t just need a primary care provider, you need a healthcare partner. At Baptist Health, our primary care physicians connect you with the quality care you need, for whatever stage of life you are in. Whether you need a check-up, treatment for a common illness or are experiencing unexplained issues, we partner with you to help create your healthiest, happiest life. Your primary care provider will help guide you through making healthy everyday decisions as well as life’s big changes, like starting a family or overcoming an illness. Your primary care partner will also refer you to the best practitioners for any specialty care you may need.
55 W. Sunbridge Drive, Fayetteville, Arkansas 801 SE Plaza Avenue, Ste.5, Bentonville, Arkansas 502 N. Walnut Street, Harrison, Arkansas 3901 Parkway Circle, Ste. 125, Springdale, Arkansas 479.442.6266 breastcenternwa.com
Don't skip your mammogram! The Breast Center recommends that women have annual mammograms starting at age forty. This past year, many women postponed mammograms due to COVID-19. However, you should not delay your medical care. Delaying cancer screening delays cancer detection. The longer a cancer goes undetected, the more difficult it is to treat. Cancer is most treatable when it is found early. The five-year survival rate for breast cancer that is found early is ninety-nine percent. Mammograms save lives, don’t wait to schedule your screening. Call our main line at 479.442.6266 or toll free 866.718.6266.
Untreated hearing loss can impact our lives in many different ways. Dr. Kelley Linton, Dr. Lori Boyd, and Dr. Trace Cash, understand the struggles of keeping up with busy families as well as helping those with hearing loss enjoy their lives through better hearing. The newest hearing aid technology helps bring focus to otherwise complex listening situations and ultimately helps us feel less fatigued. If you are not hearing as well as you used to, or if you just want to establish a baseline for your hearing, call for an appointment. Do it for your health, your happiness, and your relationships.
EyeGroup MD is a practice of ophthalmologists who stand ready to serve you and your family with quality, comprehensive eye care. Drs. Knox, Price and Geren are Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Their clinic is a regional center for comprehensive and specialized eye care. They serve patients in both Western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma. Their surgeons perform eye surgery and laser procedures at The Advanced Cataract Surgery and Laser Center. They offer designer frames and a full line of eyewear products. Lenses include no-line bifocals, high index plastic lenses, occupational lenses, digital lenses, and warranty services.
Learn, Play, Grow Children's Therapy Services is an outpatient pediatric therapy provider located near Downtown Fort Smith. We offer physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to children of all ages, diagnoses, and abilities, in a relaxed patient-focused, family-centered setting. We offer both ongoing and short-term therapy programs provided by therapists who have a passion for working with children. We accept most forms of insurance and payment, including Arkansas Medicaid, Oklahoma SoonerCare, TRICARE, BCBS, United Healthcare, and private pay. Call to schedule your tour, or to make an appointment today!
For sixty years, our mission has been “to provide wonderful life experiences that enable our residents and families to lead full and enriching lives.” When daily routines become difficult or even impossible, we offer a comprehensive solution for seniors unable to manage on their own. Our campus is the only complete continuum of care “Life Plan Community” in the River Valley. Whether it be independent living, assisted living, Alzheimer’s care, long-term care, or inpatient/ outpatient rehabilitation, we have a perfect blend of living options available to fit each desired lifestyle. We are an active living community, where residents feel connected to each other and to the community at large. A place where they participate, share, learn, and grow!
It’s time to wow them when you unmask. Achieve a new look in the new year by combining affordable pricing with the expertise of Dr. Ann Passmore. Voted Best of the Best for the past six years, Dr. Passmore offers virtual consultations or in-person appointments at her new Phoenix Avenue location. At Passmore Plastic Surgery, you’ll receive products and procedures selected for your skin and your budget, and the best possible results from a Board-Certified cosmetic surgeon. 2020 is behind us. It’s a brand-new year. Celebrate a new you and call for a consultation today!
Surgery of any kind should not be taken lightly and choosing to have plastic surgery or hand surgery requires thorough research and educated decision making. The qualifications and experience of a surgeon must be considered and ensure the facilities are certified. Dr. Kelly, Board Certified in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, has provided quality cosmetic and hand surgery services since 1996. Our office utilizes stateof-the-art equipment, emphasizing proper disinfection and sterilization techniques for your safety and comfort. Our friendly, knowledgeable, and well-experienced staff stand ready to answer your questions. Dr. Kelly accepts most insurances and performs surgery at Mercy Hospital Baptist Health in Fort Smith. Our number one priority is your well-being.
WEST CENTRAL CENTER ON AGING
Located in Fort Smith, the UAMS West Central Center on Aging (WCCOA) provides healthy aging and caregiver education to a 14-county region. Part of the UAMS Centers on Aging and the Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, the WCCOA offers free programs to seniors, including exercise, nutrition, healthy living, support groups, Alzheimer’s/ dementia and more. During the pandemic, the center is offering online and limited in-person programming that follows all CDC guidelines. The site has a limited, technology lending library for senior adult program participants. We also offer caregiver support and education including Family Caregiver Workshops and SUCCESS, one-on-one coaching sessions for caregivers of loved ones with dementia. Contact us for more information at 479.478.8635. Physician: Thomas Wood, D.O. Physician Assistant: Amanda Spahn, PA-C Nurse Practitioner: Elizabeth Scherrey, APRN 8101 McClure Drive, Suite 100 Fort Smith, Arkansas 479.459.6528 wchwfs.com
Dr. Thomas Wood, a leader in women's health in the River Valley, is moving locations and will begin seeing patients at Women’s Center for Health and Wellness beginning May 3, 2021. He will continue providing obstetrics and gynecological services. Schedule your appointment via phone or online! Once scheduled, you will have access to our patient portal allowing you to schedule appointments, complete forms, review lab results, and message staff. Dr. Wood thanks you and looks forward to the opportunity to better serve our community!
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