Fort Smith Er & Hospital is the first ER and hospital in Fort Smith to adopt the FDA-approved technology that distinguishes viral from bacterial infection in 15-minutes.
Media Contact Miranda Palmer Director of Marketing mpalmer@fortsmithhospital.com
For Immediate Release:
July 20, 2023 (Fort Smith, Arkansas) – Fort Smith ER & Hospital, a physician-managed hospital designed to provide community access to prompt, compassionate emergency care, announces that they have partnered with the trailblazing MeMed BV® test that distinguishes viral from bacterial infection within 15 minutes.
MeMed BV® is a diagnostic test developed to address the management of patients with acute infection in different clinical settings, including the emergency department. The MeMed BV® test uses machine learning to integrate measurements of three key host-immune proteins into a score indicating the likelihood of bacterial or viral infections. The ability to distinguish between bacterial and viral infections early in the diagnostic process has significant potential to impact patient care and combat antimicrobial resistance.
“We are thrilled to offer the MeMed bacterial and viral test system. Our doctors quickly diagnose an infection and determine the most accurate treatment,” said Dr. John Weddle, Medical Director at Fort Smith ER & Hospital.
“We are proud to offer another small test that adds to the many that we already offer to provide the most experienced care to our community,” said Crystal Restine, Chief Nursing Officer at Fort Smith ER & Hospital.
Dr. Eran Eden, CEO and Co-founder of MeMed, said, “We are delighted to collaborate with Fort Smith ER & Hospital and for the opportunity to apply our innovative MeMed BV technology to aid in prudent use of antibiotics and improving patient outcomes.”
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About Fort Smith ER & Hospital
Physician-owned and operated, Fort Smith ER & Hospital provides concierge-level emergency care to the local community and surrounding areas. Fort Smith ER & Hospitalis open 24/7, 365 days a year, and their team of highly trained medical professionals and board-certified physicians specialize in individualized care without the wait. In addition to Emergency Medical Services, the hospital also provides overnight inpatient care, pediatric care and laboratory and imaging services, including CT, Ultrasound, MRI, and X-Ray. Patients can experience the difference in compassionate healthcare at Fort Smith ER & Hospital, conveniently located at 4701 Phoenix Avenue in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Fort Smith ER & Hospital is a Nutex Health Inc. affiliated hospital facility. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, and founded in 2011, Nutex Health Inc. (NASDAQ: NUTX) is a physician-led, technology-enabled healthcare services company with approximately 1500 employees nationwide and is partnered with over 800 physicians. Nutex Health has two divisions: a Hospital division and a Population Health Management division. The Hospital division currently owns and operates over 21 healthcare facilities in eight different states, equipped with highly trained medical professionals who provide concierge-level care to their communities. The Population Health Management division provides management, administrative, and other support services to its affiliated hospitals and physician groups.
About MeMed
Our mission is to translate the immune system’s complex signals into simple insights that transform the way diseases are diagnosed and treated, profoundly benefiting patients and society. For additional information on MeMed, please visit https://www.me-med.com/.
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