Heartland Whole Health Institute
Baptist Health Expands Sustainability With Solar
In an effort to offset rising energy costs and move toward a more sustainable model, Baptist Health will soon be pulling power from a nearly 50-acre solar array in Stuttgart. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Rhett Stover Named President of Mercy Northwest Arkansas
He succeeds Ryan Gehrig, who will shift his focus to Mercy Fort Smith’s major expansion projects. read more >
Leadership, Legacy, and a Little Football at Northwest Arkansas Council Annual Meeting
University of Arkansas Chancellor Charles Robinson took a moment at the meeting to address a Razorback coach rumor. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Heartland Forward Hosts Panel to Discuss Statewide AI Strategies
Heartland Forward partnered with the Heartland Whole Health Institute to host Arkansas policymakers for a high-level roundtable event focused on maximizing AI’s potential in the state. read more >
UAMS Nurse Anesthetist Program Expands to Northwest Arkansas
UAMS has partnered up with the Alice L. Walton Foundation, Washington Regional, Mercy and the Heartland Whole Health Institute to train nurse anesthetists in northwest Arkansas. read more >
Heartland Whole Health Institute Opens in Bentonville
The 85,000-SF structure is designed to facilitate connections between art, nature, architecture, education and wellness on the Crystal Bridges Campus. read more >
Alice L. Walton Foundation Announces Future Location for Bentonville Campus
Planning and design is already underway for the cardiac care center, with an intent to open in late 2028. read more >
Stefanie Pawluk on Advancing Value-Based Care & Improving Care in Northwest Arkansas
Pawluk joined the Northwest Arkansas Council after three years as policy director of the Heartland Whole Health Institute. read more >
Top Stories of 2024
Interest rates, the top business story of 2023, moderated in 2024, but insurance costs continued to skyrocket, sending last year’s No. 3 story to the top of this year’s annual list. read more >
Northwest Arkansas Council Names Stefanie Pawluk as Executive Director of Health Care Transformation
The former Heartland Whole Health Institute policy director will lead implementation of Vision 2030, focusing on improving regional health care access, reducing outmigration for specialty care and advancing value-based care initiatives. read more >
Crystal Bridges Expansion Moves Toward Finish Line
The 114,056-SF expansion is two-thirds complete, adding exhibition, education and community spaces. Set for completion in 2026, it aims to enhance art displays and public engagement. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
Northwest Arkansas Seeks Health Care Improvement
The region has reduced the outmigration of health care by $255 million since 2018, but a new report says there's more work to be done. read more >
Alice Walton, Mercy and Heartland Whole Health Announce $700M Alliance in Northwest Arkansas
An affiliation agreement between the entities includes the construction of a new cardiac care center on Mercy's campus in Rogers and a new outpatient center in Bentonville. read more >
John Findley Named Chief Medical Officer of Heartland Whole Health Institute (Super Mover)
Dr. John Findley has been hired as the chief medical officer of Heartland Whole Health Institute of Bentonville. read more >