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NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
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Overview

NEA Baptist provides an integrated health care experience like no other in Northeast Arkansas. Composed of NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital, NEA Baptist Clinic and the Fowler Family Center for Cancer Care, patients have access to a wide range of medical services and treatments to deliver effective and compassionate care using leading-edge diagnostic and therapeutic technologies.

NEA Baptist’s integrated medical campus in Jonesboro, Arkansas, includes a six-story, 228-bed full-service hospital connected to a three-story medical office building where numerous NEA Baptist Clinic providers offer primary and specialty care. The medical campus also includes the Fowler Family Center for Cancer Care, part of Baptist Memorial Health Care’s award-winning cancer care network. Residents throughout the region have access to a primary care network spanning 12 locations across six counties. With innovative technology and a dedicated medical team, NEA Baptist strives to meet the evolving health needs of Jonesboro and the surrounding areas.

Visitor Guidelines

Hospital Information
Baptist is committed to showing care and compassion for our patients and their need for visitors during this time. As we move deeper into the COVID-19 pandemic in our region, we have updated our visitor guidelines.

NEA Baptist’s commitment to providing high-quality patient care is recognized by the nation’s leading health care organizations. Accolades include the following:

  • American College of Cardiology
    • Cardiac Cath Lab Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Accreditation
    • Chest Pain Myocardial Infarction Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award
  • The Joint Commission — Certified Primary Stroke Center
  • American Heart Association — Get With the Guidelines® Gold Plus Quality Award —Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite
  • American Heart Association — Get With the Guidelines® Gold Plus Quality Award — Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
Family Waiting Rooms
Waiting rooms are conveniently located near nurses' stations. To support patients’ rest and recovery, visitors are asked to keep noise to a minimum. For families of cardiac surgery patients, a separate waiting area is located on the second floor.

We offer free on-site parking for all patients and visitors, along with free shuttle service by dialing 870-936-RIDE.
Special parking spaces are available for cardiac rehabilitation patients and expectant mothers.

Daily Bread Café

Located in the lobby on the first floor
Open daily, 6 a.m.–8 p.m.

Vending Machines

Hospital lobby, between Starbucks and Daily Bread Café
Medical Office Building, in the Outpatient Imaging/Lab waiting area

ATM

Hospital lobby, between Starbucks® and the Daily Bread Café

Diaper Changing Stations

In all public women’s restrooms

We provide a wide range of medical care services to meet the needs of our community. From advanced diagnostic imaging to specialized surgical care, NEA Baptist offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. For more information on available services, explore our health care options.

Chapel

NEA Baptist’s chaplain is available for crisis counseling, emotional support and spiritual guidance for patients and families. To reach the chaplain, dial x67470 or 0 from any hospital room phone. Clergy of any denomination can also be contacted for specific religious support needs. A prayer chapel, open at all times, provides a quiet space for patients, families and visitors.

Hearing-impaired and Interpretation

Interpretation and translation services are available for non-English speaking patients, and a special communication device is also available for the hearing impaired.

Baptist collaborates with a number of community service organizations that share our mission of healing, teaching and preaching. Many of these same organizations offer financial assistance programs and opportunities, as well as numerous free resources to people in the communities they serve:

  • Medical care
  • Transportation
  • Housing
  • Food assistance
  • Substance abuse counseling
  • Education support for parents and students
  • Legal aid
  • Immigration services
  • Job training and placement

To learn about financial assistance available in your area, click or tap the button below. This service is offered as a convenience to you and for general information purposes and does not represent an endorsement of any kind. 

In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its implementing regulations, NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital, directly or through contractual or other arrangements, admits and treats all persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability or national origin in its provision of services and benefits, including assignments or transfers within the facility and referrals to or from the facility. Staff privileges are granted without regard to race, color or national origin.

2022 Community Health Needs Assessment
Request a copy of the Community Health Needs Assessment.

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