The neighborhood hospital marks three years of advancing medical care for the River Valley region and beyond.
Media Contact
Miranda Palmer
Director of Marketing
Mpalmer@fortsmithhospital.com
For Immediate Release:
FORT SMITH, Ark. (Feb. 19, 2026) – As Fort Smith ER & Hospital marks three years of service in Fort Smith and beyond, the neighborhood hospital reflects not only on its growth, but also on the lasting impact it continues to make on healthcare access across the community.
“It’s been an honor for our staff and physicians to care for our community here in the River Valley,” said John Weddle, DO, Chief Medical Officer at Fort Smith ER & Hospital. “We have grown and expanded our services to include outstanding emergency care, inpatient care with expansion of our hospitalist service, and continued excellence in outpatient imaging.”
Since opening its doors in 2023, the hospital has remained dedicated to providing compassionate, accessible emergency, inpatient, and outpatient care as an alternative to traditional emergency facilities in the community. This commitment has helped establish Fort Smith ER & Hospital as a trusted healthcare partner for families, employers, first responders, and others throughout the region.
With a focus on reducing wait times, expanding onsite diagnostic capabilities, and prioritizing patient-centered care, Fort Smith ER & Hospital remains committed to meeting the community’s evolving healthcare needs.
“As we continue to grow, our staff will continue to work and provide additional medical services for our patients,” said Dr. Weddle. “We appreciate your trust and being a part of the lives here in Fort Smith — thank you.”
With a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, and staff, many of whom live and work in the community, Fort Smith ER & Hospital continues to remain committed to ensure patients receive high-quality care when it matters most.
Fort Smith ER & Hospital continues to provide comprehensive emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services, 24/7, 365 days a year.
For more information, contact Miranda Palmer, Director of Marketing at Fort Smith ER & Hospital.
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Fort Smith ER & Hospital provides concierge-level emergency care to the local community and surrounding areas. Fort Smith ER & Hospital is 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 MRI, CT, Ultrasound, and X-Ray. With thousands of 5-star reviews, patients experience the difference in compassionate healthcare at Fort Smith ER & Hospital, conveniently located at 4701 Phoenix Ave. in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Fort Smith ER & Hospital is a Nutex Health Inc. affiliated hospital facility. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Nutex Health Inc. (NASDAQ: NUTX) is a physician-led healthcare services company with approximately 1500 employees nationwide and is partnered with over 800 physicians. Nutex Health, Inc. has two divisions: a hospital division and a population health management division. The Hospital division currently owns and operates 27 healthcare facilities in 12 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.
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