A year ago today, Dr. Cecilia Luedloff, a Washington Regional neonatologist, was making breakfast for her kids when a stroke suddenly left her unable to speak or move her right side. Today, she’s able to hug her kids and care for her patients in the NICU thanks to Washington Regional’s stroke team and the stroke alert system she says saved her life. Watch Dr. Luedloff’s story and learn more about how to spot the signs of stroke at bit.ly/3zAMlKb.
Washington Regional
Hospitals and Health Care
Fayetteville, Arkansas 6,442 followers
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Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit organization located in Northwest Arkansas. Washington Regional employs over 3,300 team members and serves the region with a 425-bed medical center, over 50 clinic locations and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors. Washington Regional is committed to improving the health of people in the communities it serves through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional is located in Fayetteville, in the heart of the scenic Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, an area that consistently ranks as one of the best places to live and raise a family in the United States. As one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas, Fayetteville has become a center of culture, commerce and entrepreneurialism. The surrounding area is home to three Fortune 500 companies, and the area boasts first-class performing arts centers, award-winning restaurants, vibrant festivals and live music venues. Nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, Fayetteville offers easy access to the Buffalo River – America’s first national river – and nearby biking and hiking trails that have been recognized by Outside magazine and National Geographic.
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https://www.wregional.com
External link for Washington Regional
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Type
- Nonprofit
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3215 N. North Hills Boulevard
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703, US
Employees at Washington Regional
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With high temperatures and humidity comes the potential for heat-related illness such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. This graphic from the Centers for Disease Control shows the different warning signs of each condition to watch for. Remember that heat stroke is a medical emergency. If you believe someone is experiencing heat stroke, call 911 immediately!
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⭐️ We’re hiring 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗰 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! ⭐️ Grow your career at the hospital named #1 in Arkansas by U.S. News & World Report and be part of Northwest Arkansas’ largest team of cardiovascular professionals at Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute. Benefits start on day one! Learn more and apply at bit.ly/3VUhiAK.
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More than 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, a disease that weakens your bones and increases the risk of fractures. This graphic shows a few ways to keep your bones strong and lower your risk of developing osteoporosis. As always, talk to your doctor about any questions or concerns you have. To learn more about osteoporosis, visit bit.ly/3KljMT4.
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Congratulations to our summer Nurse Residency Program graduates! These nurses presented their evidence-based research projects and received their residency graduation pins. Our Nurse Residency Program helps nurses who recently graduated develop advanced professional, decision-making and clinical leadership skills. Learn more at tinyurl.com/5563246r.
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There is no safe amount of time to leave a child in a car. Even with the windows cracked on an 80 degree day, the temperature inside a car can reach upwards of 123 degrees. Dr. Cam Mosley of the Washington Regional Emergency Department talks about the dangers of leaving children in hot cars and tips to help you remember to check your backseat before getting out of the car.
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Washington Regional is the 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 hospital in Arkansas to be named a 2024 Best Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report. We're committed to providing safe and compassionate maternity care for you and your growing family. ➡️ Learn more at bit.ly/4844egE.
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Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are very common and can cause pain or discomfort. Tasha Kerr, APRN, of Washington Regional Ozark Urology discusses common symptoms, risk factors and treatment options for UTIs. To learn more about Ozark Urology or to request an appointment, visit tinyurl.com/tkah5k63.