WelcomeHealth: Northwest Arkansas' Free Health Center

06/16/2026

We are so thankful for our Public Health Intern, Sydney! Her work helps raise awareness about our services and helps expand access. We are proud to have you as a part of our team.

06/13/2026

We’re grateful for our Public Health intern, Kaylea! Her work helps raise awareness about our services and expand access. We’re proud to have them as part of our team!

06/12/2026

Please join us in welcoming Jos Rizal to WelcomeHealth!
Jos is currently pursuing his Master of Social Work at the U of A and is a Fulbright Scholar, an honor awarded to students recognized for their academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to making a difference in communities worldwide.

Jos will be working alongside our team, supporting special projects and helping us find new ways to create access to no-cost healthcare!

06/12/2026

Happy Pride Month!

We are committed to making sure every patient feels welcome, valued, and respected 💙💚

06/04/2026

Thank you, Beer & Hymns!

This April, WelcomeHealth was selected as Beer & Hymns' nonprofit partner. We appreciate everyone who attended, sang along, and donated. We raised $7632! These funds will be used to ensure that neighbors facing financial hardship, and barriers to care can access medical and dental services.

We appreciate Beer & Hymns for creating a space where people can have fun, connect with others, and make a meaningful impact on our community.

05/25/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, our offices will be closed today. Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve.

Wishing everyone a safe and healthy Memorial Day 💙💚

05/16/2026

For 40 years, WelcomeHealth has been committed to providing no-cost medical and dental care to our neighbors across Northwest Arkansas.

We are honored to celebrate this milestone and grateful to be featured in the latest issue of CitiScapes Magazine as we continue expanding access to healthcare in the community we love.

Because healthcare should never be out of reach 💙💚

05/13/2026

A huge shoutout to the Fayetteville Junior Civic League for their incredible and ongoing commitment to our community here in Fayetteville!

Because of partners like FJCL, our doors stay open, and our Fayetteville neighbors can receive healthcare. That is why we are here. That is why we keep our doors open. We could not do this without you.

05/11/2026

WelcomeHealth is excited to share some big news: our leadership team is growing! For over 40 years, our mission has been to make exceptional, no-cost healthcare accessible to everyone in our community who needs it most. This expansion is another way we’re honoring that commitment and building on the work we’ve done together.

We welcome Deanna Shannon, RDH, as Director of Clinical Programs and Quality Assurance, and Evan Clower, MSW, to the team to grow Development & Community Engagement.

Deanna Shannon brings over a decade of leadership in nonprofit dental healthcare. As an Authorized OSHA trainer, she has expertise in clinical operations, compliance, volunteer management, and risk mitigation. Before joining WelcomeHealth, she served in leadership roles at Samaritan Community Center Dental Clinic, where she helped direct and expand services for low-income and uninsured patients. Shannon’s background in quality improvement, regulatory readiness, staff development, and strategic planning will play a vital role in WelcomeHealth’s clinical infrastructure and patient care systems.

Evan Clower joins us with a strong background in nonprofit leadership, behavioral health, advocacy, outreach, and community engagement. She recently completed graduate clinical training through Arisa Health and Circle of Life Hospice while earning a Master of Social Work from the University of Arkansas. She previously served as Executive Director of Micah’s House NWA, where she led operations, fundraising, community partnerships, marketing, and organizational development. Her experience in community awareness and mission-driven engagement will help expand our philanthropic and community partnerships.

Deanna and Evan each bring heart, vision, and commitment to WeclomeHealth, ensuring our capacity to serve more patients, foster community partnerships, and elevate public awareness of available services for those most in need.

05/04/2026