Ryan Gehrig

He succeeds Ryan Gehrig, who will shift his focus to Mercy Fort Smith’s major expansion projects. read more >

Mercy said the gift will help it purchase the latest medical technology, attract top-tier physicians and offer new services for those in the region. read more >

Mercy Hospital Fort Smith recently held a topping-out ceremony for its emergency room and intensive care expansion project, a project whose costs have grown by $24 million. read more >

A nationwide shortage of doctors that’s only expected to grow during the next decade means that for executives at Arkansas hospitals, recruiting physicians to serve their hospitals and clinics is a full-time, 24-7 job. read more >

Mudd joins Mercy from Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, New York, where he held the same position. read more >

He was previously president of Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, a role he will retain along with an additional role as president of Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas. read more >

Mercy Northwest's current president, Eric Pianalto, will assume a new role as chief strategic growth officer. read more >

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a heavy strain on the health care system, but that hasn’t stopped the expansion plans of the state’s hospitals. read more >

Mercy Hospital Fort Smith announces plans for a $162 million expansion of its emergency room and intensive care unit. read more >

Mercy Hospital Fort Smith has hired two neurosurgeons and is spending $10 million to revive its neurosurgery program. read more >

Mercy Hospital Ozark broke ground Thursday on a $5.13 million expansion that will add services, equipment and 14,759 SF to its campus in Ozark. read more >