Area physicians celebrated on Doctors’ Day

Delivering medical care during a global pandemic has required teamwork at the highest level, and doctors are fundamental to this effort. As the country celebrated Doctors’ Day on March 30, during National Physicians Week, Northwest Health would like to recognize the heroic work of all physicians.

The covid-19 pandemic called upon the expertise and skills of our local physicians and many more in the larger medical community who have worked to detect, treat, cure and develop vaccines against this highly infectious disease.

Life has been disrupted by lockdowns, quarantines and restrictions, but chronic diseases and medical crises have kept going.

Doctors on the medical staff at Northwest Health have been steadfast partners supporting the safety and wellness of patients and our community. They’ve helped hospitals adapt practices as more is learned about the virus, its treatment and the prevention of spread.

Their knowledge and skills helped those patients who visited our Emergency Departments and were admitted to our hospitals last year.

While we cared for many covid-19 positive patients, routine care also continued. Women delivered their newborns, medical emergencies were treated, surgeries were performed and a myriad of other medical concerns were addressed. Many providers adapted to new practices, using tele-visits to ease access. The patients visiting our clinics were seen in a safe environment to get care for chronic conditions and routine checkups.

During National Physicians Week, March 25-31, please join us in reaching out to the physicians you know to say thank you. This week we acknowledge their contributions, sacrifices, skills and unwavering concern for patients.

About Northwest Health

Northwest Health is the largest health system 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 medical staff of more than 900 physicians and more than 2,400 employees working together to provide quality healthcare for the region. The system also includes Northwest Health Emergency Department Fayetteville, a 24/7 standalone emergency department with advanced technology. Northwest Health Physicians’ Specialty Hospital is owned in part by physicians.