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Baptist Health Medical Center Fort Smith
Baptist Health

Fort Smith

About

Baptist Health-Fort Smith is the oldest hospital in Arkansas, having originally been built in 1887. Since then, the Fort Smith hospital has expanded at its current location on Towson Avenue. Baptist Health-Fort Smith, which serves residents of the River Valley, joined Baptist Health in November 2018 and has 492 licensed beds. The nationally recognized, faith-based hospital is just south of downtown Fort Smith.

Also located on the campus is the Marvin Altman Fitness Center. Nearby, Baptist Health Medical Plaza-Fort Smith at 1500 Dodson Ave. is home to a number of Baptist Health specialty clinics and the Jennifer’s Too gift shop.

Amenities

Before Arriving

Please use the designated parking. At Baptist Health-Fort Smith, look for the lot labeled P1. To view the parking map, click here.

Our Visitor Guidelines outline visiting hours and information regarding waiting rooms/areas. Should you feel unwell, we ask that you please postpone your visit. Notify the admissions desk or speak with a guest representative if you have questions.

Awards & Recognition

American Heart Association Award

American Heart Association

Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Get with the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Award

Arkansas Department of Health

Designated as a Primary Stroke Center by the Arkansas Department of Health

American Heart Association Award

American Heart Association Gold Plus

Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure quality achievement award

Chest Pain  ̶  MI Registry

Demonstrated sustained achievement in the Chest Pain  ̶  MI Registry for four consecutive quarters during 2022 and performed with distinction in specific performance measures to receive the Platinum Performance Achievement Award in 2023

American College of Cardiology

Recipient of the Accredited Primary PCI from the American College of Cardiology