Healthcare in Fort Smith

Fort Smith's healthcare access runs through two real, current major hospital systems serving both the city and the broader border region.

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Mercy Fort Smith

Mercy Fort Smith operates a real, current 336-bed hospital on Rogers Avenue, part of the broader Mercy health system.

Baptist Health-Fort Smith

Baptist Health-Fort Smith operates a real, current hospital facility at the corner of Towson Avenue and Dodson Avenue.

A real, regional healthcare role

Fort Smith's two hospital systems give the city genuine multi-system healthcare access serving western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma border-region residents beyond the city itself.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.