Mercy Opens Primary Care Clinic at Bentonville Medical School
The 6,534-square-foot clinic at 1001 N.E. J St. accepts patients 18 and older and is scheduled to open to patients November 23.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Healthcare
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Mercy has opened its first primary care clinic inside the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine in Bentonville, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 2, 2026. The clinic occupies 6,534 square feet in leased space at 1001 N.E. J St.
Why it matters
The clinic is the first visible result of a 30-year, $700 million affiliation among the Alice L. Walton Foundation, Mercy and Heartland Whole Health Institute, announced September 24, 2024. It gives Bentonville residents a new option for routine primary care tied to the local medical school.
The clinic occupies 6,534 square feet within a $700 million, 30-year affiliation agreement, and began operations with four full-time staff members. The investment amount specific to the clinic was not disclosed.
The players
Mercy
Mercy is a St. Louis-based health system that is leasing the clinic space and operating the primary care practice.
Alice L. Walton Foundation
The foundation is a philanthropic organization that committed $350 million to the affiliation and supports the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine.
Dr. Stephanie Sargent
Dr. Stephanie Sargent is the clinic's first provider.
The details
Services include wellness exams, management of ongoing conditions, diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries, labs and immunizations. Dr. Stephanie Sargent is the clinic's first provider, and appointments are available online or by calling 479-802-5680.
Timeline
September 24, 2024: Alice L. Walton Foundation, Mercy and Heartland Whole Health Institute announce the 30-year, $700 million affiliation.
November 2, 2026: Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for the clinic.
November 23: Clinic scheduled to open to patients.
Healthcare Landscape
The clinic follows the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine's model of pairing medical education with a whole-health approach. It places a patient-facing practice inside a teaching institution funded through the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Heartland Whole Health Institute affiliation.
Adults 18 and older can book appointments online or by calling 479-802-5680 for wellness exams, chronic condition management and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries. The clinic is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays except Wednesday, when hours run 8 a.m. to noon.
The takeaway
Residents seeking a new primary care provider in Bentonville can book through the clinic's online portal or by phone at 479-802-5680. Confirming appointment availability before the November 23 opening will help avoid delays.
Further reading
For more on regional care delivery, see Healthcare coverage for Bentonville.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Talk Business & Politics.
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