Washington Regional Press Releases

Posted: 12/31/2021

Elisabeth Brown, APRN, recently joined Washington Regional Harrison Family Practice where she works alongside Stacy Armstrong, DO, Shannon Brownfield, MD, Jean Ann Thompson, APRN and Hannah Wilburn, APRN to provide comprehensive medical care for adults and children 13 years and older. Brown earned a Master of Science in Nursing from the Maryville University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Arkansas. She most recently worked as a nurse practitioner in pulmonology and sleep medi...

Posted: 12/31/2021

Kaylie Slaughter, APRN, is now providing care for patients at the Washington Regional General Surgery Clinic where she works alongside Jeffrey Bell, MD, Jon Berry, MD, Gareth Eck, MD, Brian Pottorf, MD, Stephen Wood, MD and Brittany Huls, APRN. Slaughter earned a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Walden University. She has more than nine years’ experience as a registered nurse and most recently worked as an RN at the Washington Regional General Surgery Clinic.

Posted: 12/20/2021

Washington Regional Medical Center recently earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Spine Surgery, recognizing its commitment to providing safe and effective patient care for individuals seeking care for disorders and injuries of the spine. The Washington Regional Spine Program , part of the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute , provides patients with a multidisciplinary team of rehabilitation, interventional pain management and neurosurgery experts w...

Posted: 12/15/2021

Angelica Crowley, APRN, recently joined the Washington Regional emergency department where she provides care for patients with acute illnesses and injuries. Crowley earned a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Arkansas State University. She has been a nurse practitioner for more than two years and has experience in family medicine, home health and intensive care.

Posted: 12/6/2021

Washington Regional Medical Center will hold a special two-day career event for its medical-surgical unit. The event will feature same day interviews and job offers for qualified candidates. Full and part-time positions are available for: Acute Care Nurse Assistants Licensed Practical Nurses Registered Nurses The hiring event will take place in the Center for Support Services building located on the south side of the Washington Regional Medical Center Campus at 180 W. Appleby Rd in Fayetteville. Intervi...

Posted: 11/23/2021

Effective Monday, November 29, 2021, Washington Regional will relocate its COVID-19 vaccination site from its Urgent Care location at 3 E. Appleby Road to the Washington Regional COVID-19 Testing Clinic, located at 3318 N. Northhills Blvd. in Fayetteville. The Washington Regional COVID-19 Testing Clinic provides: Drive-thru testing for individuals with symptoms of COVID-19 and asymptomatic individuals who have been exposed to the virus; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., seven days a week Drive-thru first and second dos...

Posted: 11/19/2021

Washington Regional Medical Center is proud to now offer the Artemis MRI/ultrasound fusion guided prostate biopsy system. MRI/ultrasound guided biopsy is the latest technology available in the detection and management of prostate cancer, and Washington Regional is the first health care system in Northwest Arkansas to use the Artemis system. Historically, finding the exact location of cancer in a prostate gland has been a challenge. Conventional prostate biopsy techniques are referred to as “blind” biops...

Posted: 11/18/2021

Lizzie Walton, PA-C, recently joined Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute where she provides care to patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions. Walton earned a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Harding University and a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from the University of Arkansas. She has been a physician assistant for over four years, with experience in cardiology and hospital medicine.

Posted: 11/4/2021

Washington Regional Medical Center has updated its visitor policy to allow extended visiting hours and additional visitors for most patients. All visitors must continue to wear a mask while on Washington Regional’s campus, pass a coronavirus screening and practice social distancing and proper hand hygiene. For those who fail the screening, options for remote electronic visitation may be available. The Tyson Commons Cafeteria and Apothecary Coffee Café remain closed to visitors. The updated policy allows...

Posted: 11/3/2021

Kelly Madia, APRN, recently joined Washington Regional Walker Heart Cardiovascular Clinic where she provides care to patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions. Madia earned a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Arkansas and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Arkansas- Fort Smith. She has been a nurse practitioner for over six years, with experience in cardiology and hospital medicine.

Posted: 11/2/2021

Carrie Lucas, APRN, recently joined Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute where she provides care to patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions. Lucas earned a Master of Science in nursing from the University of Missouri- Kansas City and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Missouri State University. She has been a nurse practitioner for over nine years, with experience in cardiology, family medicine and internal medicine.

Posted: 11/1/2021

Washington Regional Medical Center recently received three Mission: Lifeline® Achievement Awards from the American Heart Association (AHA) for heart attack care. Washington Regional received the Mission: Lifeline® STEMI Receiving Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, Mission: Lifeline® NSTEMI Silver Award, and Mission: Lifeline® Regional STEMI Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the AHA for the treatment of patients with severe heart attacks. Washington Re...

Posted: 10/27/2021

Washington Regional is the first health system in Northwest Arkansas to offer Aquablation therapy for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate. BPH is a non-cancerous condition where the prostate has grown to be larger than normal. Half of men ages 51 to 60 have BPH, and the incidence increases every decade of life. If left untreated, BPH can lead to significant health problems, including permanent bladder or kidney damage, bladder ston...

Posted: 10/6/2021

The Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Cancer Support Home will offer free clinical breast exams during a breast health clinic on Saturday, October 16 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the J.B. Hunt Transport Services Cancer Support Home, located at 488 E. Longview St. in Fayetteville. The clinical breast examinations are offered at no cost to the public and are performed by physicians and/or registered nurse practitioners. Appointments are requested and space is limited. For more information or to...

Posted: 10/5/2021

Krisy Grant, APRN and Tammy Palermo, APRN, recently joined PACE of the Ozarks where they provide medical care for PACE participants alongside Dr. Fredrick Allan Martin and Dr. Kristin Chaffee. Grant earned a Doctorate in Nursing Practice at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Arkansas. She has more than seven years’ experience working as a registered nurse, most recently at Washington Regional’s Harrison Cardiology Clinic. Palermo e...

Posted: 10/5/2021

Washington Regional Medical Center has successfully earned renewal of its designation as an Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence (CoE) by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). Washington Regional is the only hospital in Arkansas and one of only 131 hospitals in the United States to hold the prestigious CoE designation. Washington Regional first achieved CoE status in 2018 and is one of only 32 hospitals in the country to receive CoE renewal since 2018. Antimicrobial stewardship re...

Posted: 10/4/2021

Caitlin Sutherland, APRN, recently joined Washington Regional Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Clinic where she works alongside Charles Cole, M.D., James Counce, M.D., Robert Jaggers, M.D., Russell Wood, M.D., Kathleen Smith, APN, DNP and Rhagen Thomas, PA-C to provide care for patients in the clinic and hospital setting. Sutherland earned a Master of Science in Nursing from the Walden University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Arkansas- Fort Smith. She most recently worke...

Posted: 10/1/2021

Elaine Porter, APRN, recently joined Washington Regional Hospitalists , where she evaluates and treats hospitalized patients. Porter earned a Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business from Hendrix College. She has over 15 years’ experience as an oncology registered nurse, over five years as a nurse educator and five years’ experience as a nurse practi...

Posted: 9/30/2021

Washington Regional, in partnership with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), has opened the Washington Regional Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic . The clinic, located inside the Women and Infants Center on the Washington Regional campus in Fayetteville, brings the expertise of UAMS’ maternal fetal medicine specialists to patients in Northwest Arkansas. The Washington Regional Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic provides assessment, diagnosis, and management of high-risk pregnancies, includi...

Posted: 9/20/2021

Washington Regional Medical System is preparing to meet the growing health care needs of Northwest Arkansas after acquiring approximately 15 acres near the Washington Regional campus in Fayetteville. The property, part of the Drake Farms development in Fayetteville, is located adjacent to the Washington Regional campus and will allow for future expansion of services. Plans for the property are being finalized and include facilities for expanded inpatient hospital services, outpatient surgical services, ...