Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville delivered its 10,000th baby today (May 12). Braxton Lee Gorman, 9 pounds, 3 ounces was born to parents, Kristi and Dr. Aaron Gorman.
Todd Hannah, MD, OB/GYN with LifeSpring Women’s Healthcare was the delivering physician. Since opening in 2003, Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville has offered obstetric services and today delivers approximately 100 babies a month.
“We are very excited to be part of this family’s special day in welcoming their new baby into the world,” Dan McKay, CEO, Northwest Health System said. “We are grateful for the confidence our physicians and the Gorman family placed in our hospital and staff in choosing to deliver here. It is a special day for all of us.”
According to McKay, combined deliveries between Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville and Northwest Medical Center -Willow Creek Women’s Hospital, Northwest Health System delivers 10% of babies born in the state of Arkansas annually.