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During the continued COVID-19 pandemic, protecting yourself and your loved ones from the seasonal flu will be more important than ever. With the health and safety of our communities as our top priority, Steward Health Care is encouraging all residents who are eligible to receive a flu vaccination this fall. “Given the uncertainty of COVID-19 this fall, we want to encourage our communities to take ...
The number of COVID-19 patients in the Texarkana and surrounding region has increased significantly in the past weeks, resulting in rising hospitalizations. Like area residents, we are concerned about this trend.
Blood test will identify if an individual has had a past COVID-19 infection (WATERTOWN, MA- May 21st, 2020) – For individuals wondering if they had the COVID-19 virus but did not know it at the time, the answer to that question is a simple blood test away. Steward Medical Group primary care offices, in partnership with onsite laboratories, are now offering antibody tests that can determine if a pe...
Virtual Visits Designed to Mitigate the Spread of the Disease, Ease Concerns of Going to the Doctor’s Office
Steward Medical Group is offering telehealth video visits in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Patents can continue to receive the medical care they need without going to the doctor’s office. All you need is a smartphone, desktop, or laptop equipped with a web camera. Call your doctor’s office today if you need an appointment. Telehealth appointments are available for primary care and inter...
Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Dr. Joseph Weinstein, chief medical officer of Steward Health Care (@Steward), which has 35 hospitals in nine states, about moving towards dedicating one hospital in Boston as coronavirus-only treatment. This segment aired on March 18, 2020....
The Arkansas Department of Health recently recognized Wadley Regional Medical Center with an award for stroke care. The award is based on hospital performance according to data gathered by the Arkansas Stroke Registry between July 2017 to June 2018. Wadley, which is now part of the Steward Health Care System LLC, was one of nine hospitals recognized and received a level three award for having at l...
Texarkana, Texas: Wadley Regional Medical Center has received accreditation by the American College of Cardiology. Wadley is Texarkana’s FIRST and ONLY accredited Chest Pain Center.
Wadley Regional Medical Center joins Civica Rx; Mission-driven initiative aims to ensure essential generic medicines are affordable and available to all
September 29 2017
Steward Health Completes Acquisition of Iasis Healthcare
With 36 Hospitals Nationally Including Wadley Regional Medical Center, Steward Becomes the Largest Private Hospital Operator in the U.S.
August 1 2017
Breastfeeding Celebration – Press Release
Texarkana, Texas — Wadley Regional Medical Center is hosting a Breastfeeding Celebration on Tuesday, August 1st from 4 to 7pm held in Wadley’s first floor education room. The event is being held during World Breastfeeding Week and will focus on awareness and education on breastfeeding including women’s rights, proper nutrition, support groups, and classes that are available in the area. The eve...
June 28 2017
Wadley recognized for excellence in lactation care.
Known as The BirthPlace of Texarkana, Wadley has received the IBCLC Care Award in recognition for staffing professionals who hold the prestigious International Board Certified Lactation Consultant® (IBCLC®) certification and providing a lactation program for breastfeeding families. In addition, the hospital has activities that help protect, promote, and support breastfeeding. Wadley has a long t...
Wadley Regional Medical Center has recently installed a new Fluoroscopy Room that will benefit patients needing procedures to diagnose and treat various conditions. The new digital Philips fluoroscopy system is state-of-the-art and is one of only two in the United States. Flown in from Germany, the new Philips CombiDiagnost R90 is a remote controlled fluoroscopy system in combination with high-e...
Carrol Selph is a well respected kindergarten teacher, loving wife and mother, and a devoted grandmother. She can now add to her list of accomplishments … a heart attack survivor. After experiencing chest pain that moved to her shoulder blade and own her right arm, Carrol was convinced by the school nurse to go the emergency room. Carrol said, “Take me to Wadley.” Dr. Kevin Formes was consulted a...
Date: November 9, 2016 Contact: Tamara Sloper ([email protected]) Brim Healthcare of Texas, LLC DBA Wadley Regional Medical Center, Cardiopulmonary earns Vascular Testing reaccreditation by the IAC Early detection of life threatening heart disorders, stroke and other diseases is possible through the use of vascular testing procedures performed within hospitals, outpatient centers and p...
Since 2011, the Wadley Scan Mobile Unit has performed over 10,000 scans. Of the 10,000 participants who were scanned, 2,916 participants were found to have plaque in their arteries. Studies show that 15% of all strokes occur because of plaque in the carotid artery. When testing the Peak Systolic Velocity (PSV) by using Doppler methods to measure blood flow in the arteries, 282 participants had a ...
Texarkana, Texas —Wadley Regional Medical Center has received re-designation as a Texas Ten Step Hospital. Wadley has had the designation since 2004 and continues to work towards improving the health of newborns and infants by earning the Texas Ten Step Program facility designation from the Texas Department of State Health Services. The Texas Ten Step Program was developed by the Texas Department...
July 25 2013
Grand Opening of the Wadley Senior Clinic
The Wadley Senior Center will host a Grand Opening event on July 31st from 11am to 2pm. There will be remarks and a ribbon cutting by the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce at 11:00 am. Immediately following the brief ceremony, the spacious building will be open for tours with the Clinic Staff available to answer questions and even schedule appointments. The doors will formally open on Thursday, Augus...
In recognition of Stroke Awareness Month, Wadley Regional Medical Center and HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital will be hosting the 2nd Annual Stroke Survivor Reunion on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm at HealthSouth. Remarks will be made by Dr. Khalid Malik, Medical Director of the Wadley and HealthSouth Stroke Program. “As a designated stroke center, community education is an imp...
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