Stuttgart

Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart opened in 1957 and became a part of Baptist Health in 2009. The nationally recognized, faith-based hospital has 49 licensed beds and is Medicare certified.

The hospital’s Emergency Department is a Level IV trauma center, which means it has demonstrated the ability to provide advanced trauma life support (ATLS) prior to the transfer of patients to a higher-level trauma center. The staff is able to provide evaluation, stabilization and diagnostic capabilities for injured patients.

To better serve the community, Baptist Health Family Clinic-Brinkley, Baptist Health Family Clinic-Clarendon-A Service of Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart, Baptist Health Stuttgart Medical Clinic-A Service of Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart, Baptist Health Family Clinic-Hazen-A Service of Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart, Baptist Health Family Clinic-DeWitt-A Service of Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart, Baptist Health Stuttgart Campus Clinic-A Service of Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart are operated by Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart.

Awards & Recognition

• Recognized for two consecutive years as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health
• Designated as an Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital (ArSRH) by the Arkansas Department of Health
• Readers’ Choice Award – Era Enterprise – Hospital – 2026
• Bronze Level - Get with the Guidelines – Coronary Artery Disease Rural Recognition – American Heart Association 2026
• 4-Star Overall Rating: CMS Hospital Compare – 2025
• Performance Leadership Award for Patient Perspective: Chartis/National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health/iVantage – 2025
• Baby Friendly Designation – July 2025 
• Readers’ Choice Award – Stuttgart Daily Leader – 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
• ARORA Organ Donation – Bronze Award (2025)  

Before Arriving

Please use the designated parking. At Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart, parking is available in front of the Main Entrance.

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.