Howard Memorial Hospital
Howard Memorial Hospital (HMH) is a critical access hospital in Nashville. For more than six decades it has provided inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care with a focus on accessible, community-based services and modern clinical technology, including areas such as diagnostic imaging, surgery, rehabilitation, and specialty clinics as described on the hospital’s website.
On howardmemorial.com you can find 24/7 emergency care information, find a provider, patient and visitor resources (billing, My Care Corner, chaplain services), community health updates, and career opportunities. HMH has been recognized among top-performing critical access hospitals in national rural-health rankings—see their news section for current awards and announcements.
Clinics & Public Health
Primary care, prevention, and public programs complement hospital services. Confirm locations and eligibility before you visit.
Arkansas Department of Health — Local Health Unit
The state operates a local health unit serving Howard County from Nashville. Typical services include immunizations, WIC, family planning, and related public health programs (exact offerings and hours change with state guidance).
Arkansas Department of Health (Healthy Arkansas) — use the site’s local health unit directory or search for Howard County for the current address, phone, and appointment information.
Community & Primary Care
Physician practices and outpatient clinics affiliated with or independent of the hospital provide routine and follow-up care across the county. Employer health plans, Medicare, and Medicaid networks vary—use your carrier’s provider directory or HMH’s find-a-provider tools to locate an in-network clinician.
Charitable or sliding-scale clinics may also serve the area; search for Christian Health Center of Howard County and similar programs for schedules and intake requirements, or ask HMH community health staff for referrals.