FORT SMITH, Ark. – Baptist Health Cancer Center-Fort Smith is pleased to welcome Catherine Flannigan, APRN, to its oncology and hematology care team.
Flannigan earned a Master of Science in Nursing from Texas Woman’s University in Denton and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Tyler. With a strong background in trauma and transplant surgery, she brings extensive clinical experience and deep compassion to her role. A native of Texas, Flannigan most recently cared for renal transplant and dialysis patients at a clinic in Alaska.
In her new position, Flannigan joins Varant Arzoumanian, MD; Kayla Moury, PA-C; and Maria Sanchez, APRN, in providing comprehensive care for patients receiving cancer and blood disorder treatments at Baptist Health Cancer Center-Fort Smith.
Outside of work, Flannigan is a devoted wife and mother of 12-year-old twins. She and her family are actively involved in their church and enjoy spending time outdoors. During their two years in Alaska, Flannigan discovered a passion for fishing—particularly for salmon and rainbow trout—and she also enjoys baking and making sourdough for her family.
Baptist Health Cancer Center-Fort Smith is located inside Baptist Health-Fort Smith, 1001 Towson Ave. For more information visit Baptist-Health.com or call (479) 709-7435.
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For more than a century, Baptist Health has delivered all our best in health care through Christian compassion and innovative services. Baptist Health, Arkansas’ most comprehensive health care organization, is here For You. For Life. – with more than 300 points of access that include 12 hospitals; urgent care centers; a senior living community; over 75 primary and specialty care clinics; a college with studies in nursing and allied health; and a graduate residency program. It is also the largest private not-for-profit health care organization based in Arkansas, providing care through the support of approximately 12,000 employees, groundbreaking treatments, renowned physicians and community outreach programs. Baptist Health is certified as a Great Place to Work and is honored by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026. For more information about Baptist Health, visit Baptist-Health.com, call Baptist Health HealthLine at 1-888-BAPTIST or download the myBaptistHealth app. Find us on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.