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sPOnsOr cOnTenT Washington Regional Medical System, the only not-for-profit, community- owned, and locally governed health care system in Northwest Arkansas, began as a county hospital in 1950 and is now one of the largest health care systems in the state. Nationally recognized for quality, the system employs over 3,300 team members and serves the region with a 425-bed medical center, more than 50 clinic locations and the area's only Level II trauma center. Washington Regional Medical Center was named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report. "Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high quality care, prevention and wellness education," said internal medicine physician and Washington Regional Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Ratcliff. "Our primary care providers play a vital role in keeping our communities healthy." Washington Regional primary care clinics serve patients in Eureka Springs, Farmington, Fayetteville, Harrison, Lincoln and Springdale. "Having a primary care provider is important to maintaining your overall health," Ratcliff said. "Seeing your provider each year for a wellness visit allows them to get to know your health history. That long-term relationship can help you better manage chronic conditions, spot potential health issues before they become serious and learn ways to stay healthy." Washington Regional's primary care clinics provide: • Comprehensive care for adults and children with an emphasis on preventive medicine • Physicals and routine wellness visits • Evaluation and treatment of common illnesses and injuries • Management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure "Another way we have fulfilled our mission of improving the health of our communities is by creating Centers of Excellence to provide people with the specialized care they need without leaving Northwest Arkansas," Ratcliff said. Washington Regional offers Centers of Excellence in several specialties, including neurosciences, cardiovascular care, women and infants' care, joint replacement, and senior care. J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute Providing the region's most comprehensive care for disorders and injuries of the brain and spine, the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute includes the area's only neurosurgical intensive care unit and six specialty clinics with experts in neurosurgery, neurology, interventional neuroradiology, conservative spine care and therapy, and interventional pain management. Washington Regional is the only hospital in the Northwest Arkansas region that provides 24/7 in-person care with a stroke specialist. It is also the first health system in Northwest Arkansas and only the second hospital in the state to earn Comprehensive Stroke Center certification by The Joint Commission, the leading health care accreditation organization. The Washington Regional Spine Center is also certified by The Joint Commission and provides a multi- disciplinary approach with an emphasis on conservative spine care. Walker Heart Institute Washington Regional's Walker Heart Institute offers the region's largest team of cardiovascular experts, including non-invasive cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons. The institute includes a 76-bed cardiology unit and a cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation program. Walker Heart Institute offers the latest in technology and treatment options including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which a new heart valve replaces a diseased or failing valve, and WATCHMAN, an implant designed to be a permanent solution to taking blood thinners and reduce risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. Women and Infants Center Designed to meet the needs of Northwest Arkansas' growing families, the Washington Regional Women and Infants Center offers 17 labor and delivery rooms, 28 private mother-baby rooms, the region's largest neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU, and the only Ronald McDonald House in Northwest Arkansas. The Women and Infants Center includes a dedicated infant nutrition lab equipped with specialized technology for preparing milk and formula. It also serves as a human milk depot in partnership with Oklahoma Mothers' Milk Bank. Two leading women's health clinics, HerHealth and Parkhill Clinic for Women, are also located within the Women and Infants Center. Total Joint Center Washington Regional Total Joint Center, which is certified by The Joint Commission, focuses exclusively on the education, recovery and rehabilitation of patients undergoing joint replacement. The Total Joint Center provides a dedicated 18-bed unit, and patients attend Joint Camp before their procedure to learn how to have the best results from their surgery. In 2020, Washington Regional was the first health system in Northwest Arkansas to offer the ROSA Knee System, a robotically assisted surgical system that allows surgeons to tailor a patient's joint replacement to their unique anatomy which leads to better outcomes. Pat Walker Center for Seniors Dedicated to the well-being of older adults, the Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors helps patients and their families navigate the changing physical and cognitive needs that can come with age. The Senior Health Clinic provides a multi-disciplinary team approach and offers geriatric primary care, management of chronic conditions and evaluation of acute illnesses, while the Movement Disorders and Memory Disorders clinics offer state-of-the art treatment for conditions including Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease and dementia. To learn more about Washington Regional's services, Centers of Excellence and clinics, visit www.wregional.com. Caring for northwest arkansas www.wRegionAl.com Washington Regional is Northwest Arkansas' only not-for-profit, community owned and locally governed health care system and comprises an impressive network of leading health care services. Your health and wellness are our priority, and Washington Regional provides compassionate care in our medical center and clinics. Washington Regional's comprehensive network of care includes: • 50+ primary care, specialty care and urgent care clinics • 425-bed medical center; named the #1 hospital in Arkansas by U.S. News & World Report for 2021-22 • 3,300+ team members • Regional trauma center • Comprehensive stroke center • J.B. Hunt Transport Services Cancer Support Home • Willard Walker Hospice Home • Five Centers of Excellence o J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute o Pat Walker Center for Seniors o Total Joint Center o Walker Heart Institute o Women and Infants Center To learn more about Washington Regional, visit www.wregional.com. Washington Regional: Comprehensive Care sunDaY, FeBruarY 27 2022 | March - Wellness YOuaTYOurBesT.nWaOnline.cOM | YOu aT YOur BesT | 9

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