News & Events

Harrison, AR (October 3, 2024) – North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) is proud to announce the long-awaited addition of the Da Vinci XI Robotic Surgery System, a significant investment in advanced surgical care for the communities we serve. This new technology enables NARMC’s highly trained surgeons to perform complex procedures with greater precision, smaller incisions, and faster recovery times, offering patients minimally invasive options that were previously unavailable in our region.

Harrison, Ark. (October 2, 2024) – North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) is proud to announce it has been awarded a $398,346 Rural EMS Training grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This grant, designated for the next two years, aims to support the recruitment and training of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel with a focus on addressing substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders in Boone and Newton Counties and the surrounding area.

The American Heart Association presents the Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline awards for proven dedication to best practices and life-saving care

Harrison, Ark. (September 27, 2024) — North Arkansas Regional Medical Center has received four American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines^® and Mission: Lifeline^® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times, and fewer readmissions to the hospital.

Harrison, Ark. (September 8, 2024) – North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) is proud to announce the addition of Corey Smith, MD, MPH, to their medical team. Dr. Smith is a highly experienced OB/GYN specializing in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and pelvic health. With a comprehensive approach to women’s health, Dr. Smith brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the community.

Harrison, Ark. (August 24, 2024) – North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) is proud to announce that it has achieved the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly redesignation for another four years until December 2028 after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing this certification in the United States.

Harrison, Ark. (August 5, 2024) –North Arkansas Regional Medical Center announced that Dr. Daniel Decker has been designated as a Center of Excellence for GreenLight™ Laser Therapy treatment – a minimally invasive outpatient procedure for men looking to treat their benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), not just the symptoms.

Harrison, Ark. (July 16, 2024) –North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) proudly announces the addition of Dr. Jessie Little, a pediatrician, to our Medical team.

Harrison, Ark. (July 8, 2024) – North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC), a health system consisting of a 174-bed central hospital in Harrison and 13 clinics serving rural communities in northern Arkansas, announced Monday that they have been awarded $232,602 in opioid settlement dollars from the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership. NARMC will use this funding to provide a comprehensive, multipronged approach to combat opioid misuse in their 5-county service area.

While the world focuses on hearts and love during Valentine’s Day, there is a group of four individuals who dedicate themselves to the heart every day. North Arkansas Regional Medical Center is home to a team of registered nurses who lead the Cardiac Rehabilitation program.

On Tuesday, June 27, the Board of Directors of the North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) convened for their monthly meeting, where they received updates on new staff members and the progress of the Medical Plaza.

On Tuesday, June 27, the Board of Directors of the North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) gathered for their monthly meeting, during which they received an update on the Medical Application of Science for Health (MASH) program.

The monthly meeting of the North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) Board of Directors took place on Tuesday, June 27, where updates regarding funding for the hospital were discussed.