About Howard County

Health Care

Howard County is anchored by a critical access hospital in Nashville, supported by public health services, community clinics, and veterinary practices that serve both households and agriculture. Many residents also travel to Texarkana, Hot Springs, or Little Rock for specialty care not available locally. Always call ahead or check official websites for hours, referrals, and insurance coverage.

Howard Memorial Hospital

Howard County 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.

Address 130 Medical Circle, Nashville, AR 71852
Main line (870) 845-4400
Fax (870) 845-4178

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.

Howard Memorial Hospital in Nashville

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.

Veterinary Care

Large-animal and small-animal veterinary services support pets, horses, and production agriculture—an important part of rural quality of life and the county economy.

Nashville Animal Hospital

Full-service small and large animal practice in Nashville, with livestock consulting, diagnostics (including digital x-ray and ultrasound), in-house lab work, surgery, boarding, and reproductive services for cattle, horses, and dogs as described on their site. The team includes multiple veterinarians and emphasizes both companion animals and farm clients.

Address 202 Highway 27 S, Nashville, AR 71852
Phone (870) 845-1122

nashvilleanimalhospital.net — hours, after-hours policy for established patients, and appointment requests.

Nashville Animal Hospital in Nashville

Broken L Veterinary Services

Wellness-focused practice emphasizing client education and preventative care for pets and livestock (dogs, cats, horses, cattle, small ruminants, and pigs, per their public materials). Call for appointment availability and farm visit options.

Phone (870) 557-8404

brokenlveterinaryservices.com