North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC), established in 1950, includes 174 beds and more than 600 employees. A comprehensive range of services is provided in modern facilities. Dedication to quality and personal patient care is and will continue to be the foundation of NARMC's mission which includes an emphasis on recruiting and maintaining the highest quality physicians, nurses and support staff. The center has 54 active and 86 total medical staff.
Home Health Care assesses a patient's condition and situation and works closely with the physician to develop a care plan designed for each patient. Included are skilled nursing services, teaching the patient and family about the illness, injury or disability, assisting in development of proper diet to meet nutritional needs, planning for speech and physical therapy, providing Home Health Aide services to assist the patient and locating private pay homemaker aide services when skilled care services are not required.
The Hospice Team uses a team approach to deliver special care. Professional staff and lay volunteers provided services based on individual needs including nursing services, plain and symptom control, patient care instruction, counseling, respite care and other services and referrals.
The goal of the Claude Parrish Radiation Therapy Institute, established in 1990, is to provide a comprehensive radiation treatment center for northwest Arkansas and southern Missouri. The Center provides qualified staff and state-of-the-art equipment. The staff includes board certified radiation oncologist, radiation therapist, dosimetrist, treatment assistant, block fabricator, transcriptionist, board-certified medical physicist, radiological technologist, radiologic engineer and receptionist.
Cardiac Rehabiliation is a physician prescribed and monitored exercise and education program for heart patients who have had a heart attack, heart bypass surgery, heart "balloon surgery," or who have been treated for heart pain within the past year. Cardiac rehabilitation is provided by the Rehabilitation Services Department of North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.
Additional Services Provided By NARMC the medical center include 14-hour emergency room treatment, laser surgery, computerized axial tomography, digital radiography, nuclear medicine, ultrasonography, a vascular lab, ultrasonic and hydraulic lithotripsy, and a recuperation center.
General hospital services include active dental staff, anesthesiology, cardiac catheterization, cardiac rehabilitation, critical care, emergency medicine, general surgery, internal medicine, MRI, medical oncology, obstetrics and gynecology, opthamology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, outpatient surgery, pathology, pediatrics, physical therapy, radiology, radiation therapy, urology, and wellness programs. For more information on any services, please call 870-365-2000.
Long-Term Care Facilities
Hillcrest Nursing Center, owned by Boone County, has been leased to and operated by a mission board of the Mennonite Church since 1953. The Mennonites have lovingly and efficiently cared for the residents, where "Serving Christ by Serving Others" has made a difference. Ninety-three beds are all in new or refurbished rooms. For more information, call 870-741-5001.
Golden LivingCenter-Harrison is a skilled-care facility certified by Medicare, Medicaid and the Veterans Administration. The atmosphere is home-like with 102 beds in mostly semi-private rooms. For more information, call 870-741-3438.
Golden LivingCenter-Hilltop provides award-winning services for a wide variety of patient needs. From sub-acute skilled care to short-term respite care, the staff of 120 creates an individual care plan for each of the 140 residents. The center, fully certified by Medicare and Medicaid, has a rehabilitation department for speech, physical therapy and occupational therapy. For more information, call 870-741-7667.
Harrison Retirement Center and Independence Apartments has been named as one of the Mid-South's most attractive and luxurious life care communities. The center features your choice of independent or assisted living, licensed nurses on duty 24 hours, respite care and elder's choice available. For more information, call 870-365-3656.
Additional Resources for Healthy Living
The Area Health Education Center at Harrison (AHEC-NW) is a community partnership with AHEC-NW at Fayetteville, North Arkansas College, North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, Boone County Hometown Health Improvement Coalition and other community partners. It is the first branch AHEC of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' state AHEC system. The center provides quality, convenient and affordable healthcare education programs and services to the healthcare providers, healthcare professionals, and citizens of northwest Arkansas and the surrounding region.
Boone County was selected in 1998 to pilot the Hometown Health Improvement Project sponsored by the Arkansas Department of Health. This initiative was created to assist communities in assuming ownership of their own unique health problems and encourage citizens to assess their community and work together to solve the problems they identified. Over 75 members, representing all aspects of the community, have partnered together to improve the quality of life of the citizens of Boone County.
The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas/Boone County Senior Center. Meet new friends, renew old acquaintances, have a hot nutritious lunch or join in exercise, computer and other classes. Enjoy dancing, pool, bingo, quilting, card games or a quiet afternoon putting a puzzle together. The center also provides transportation, home-delivered meals, and much more. Boone County Senior Activity Center 1516 Rock Springs Road, Box B, Harrison, AR 72601. 870-741-1505.
Boone County Health Unit, 1622 Campus Drive, Harrison, AR 72601. 870-743-5244. A local health department providing comprehensive health care to individuals, families, which is very much appreciated by those clients it serves. Family Planning, Home Health Services, STD Clinic, Immunization, Education, WIC and much more.
Mountaincrest Rehabilitation offers outpatient rehabilitation for physical, speech and occupational therapy. Services include aquatic therapy, sports medicine and wellness center.
Jones Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine is a privately owned outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine clinic. Marcus and Angela Jones opened the doors of JPT in January 2005, and they and their staff have been committed to providing leading edge rehabilitation services.1425 N Main St, Harrison, AR 72601. 870-741-4500
Curves For Women 103 C Industrial Park Drive, hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Boone County Adult Day Care, a supervised, protective environment, including a fenced outdoor courtyard and alarms on all doors. Dedicated, professional staff who are certified dementia care specialists. Dignified assistance and support with feeding, bathing, dressing or other personal care needs. 1516A Rock Springs Road, Harrison, AR 72601. 870-741-4991.
