HOUSTON, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nutex Health Inc. (&#34;Nutex Health&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;) (NASDAQ:NUTX), a physician-led, integrated healthcare delivery system comprised of 28 state-of-the-art micro

<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">HOUSTON</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">Aug. 18, 2026</span> /PRNewswire/ -- Nutex Health Inc. (&#34;Nutex Health&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NUTX">NUTX</a>), a physician-led, integrated healthcare delivery system comprised of 28 state-of-the-art micro hospitals and hospital outpatient departments in 12 states and primary care-centric, risk-bearing physician networks, today announced the opening of its 28<sup xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">th</sup> hospital nationwide and third facility in Arkansas. West Little Rock Emergency Hospital is located at 17810 Chenal Parkway in Little Rock.</p>
<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The staff of medical experts at West Little Rock Emergency Hospital brings the community 24/7/365 concierge-level care. The 18,966-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility houses eight emergency room beds, five inpatient suites, and two triage rooms. It features a full-service laboratory and advanced imaging technology, including MRI, CT, X-ray, and ultrasound, with same-day scheduling and rapid results.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">&#34;Although emergencies do not occur every day, we stand ready to assist the citizens of Central Arkansas and the surrounding areas today, tomorrow, and for the years to come,&#34; said Justin White, MD, Chief Medical Officer at West Little Rock Emergency Hospital. &#34;We are honored to join this community, and we look forward to providing care to those whom we have the privilege to serve.&#34;</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">&#34;We are thrilled to welcome patients to West Little Rock Emergency Hospital, located on the west side of Little Rock,&#34; said Thomas Vo, MD, MBA, Chief Executive Officer at Nutex Health. &#34;This new hospital complements our facility Cabot ER &amp; Hospital on the east side of the Little Rock metropolitan area, improving accessibility and bringing exceptional healthcare closer to more families throughout the area. With both locations serving the region, we are well-positioned to provide the Little Rock community with the high-quality care it deserves.&#34;</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Nutex Health Inc.</b></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Headquartered in Houston, Texas and founded in 2011, Nutex Health Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NUTX">NUTX</a>) is a healthcare management and operations company with three divisions: a Hospital Division, Population Health Management Division, and Real Estate Division</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Hospital Division owns, develops, and operates innovative health care models, including micro-hospitals, specialty hospitals, and hospital outpatient departments. This division owns and operates 28 facilities in 12 states.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Population Health Management division owns and operates provider networks such as Independent Physician Associations. Through our Management Services Organization, we provide management, administrative and other support services to our affiliated hospitals and physician groups.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The real estate division comprises of real estate entities along with activity related to the development and construction of hospital facilities. The real estate entities own the land and hospital buildings which are leased to our hospital entities.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Forward-Looking Statements</b></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Certain statements and information included in this press release constitute &#34;forward-looking statements&#34; within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words or phrases &#34;will,&#34; &#34;will likely result,&#34; &#34;expected to,&#34; &#34;will continue,&#34; &#34;anticipated,&#34; &#34;estimate,&#34; &#34;projected,&#34; &#34;intend,&#34; &#34;goal,&#34; or similar expressions are intended to identify &#34;forward-looking statements&#34; within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to certain risks, known and unknown, and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Such uncertainties and risks include, but are not limited to, our ability to successfully execute our growth strategy, changes in laws or regulations, including the interim final and final rules implemented under the No Surprises Act, to remediate our material weaknesses in a timely manner, economic conditions, dependence on management, dilution to stockholders, lack of capital, the effects of rapid growth upon the Company and the ability of management to effectively respond to the growth and demand for products and services of the Company, newly developing technologies, the Company&#39;s ability to compete, conflicts of interest in related party transactions, regulatory matters, protection of technology, lack of industry standards, the effects of competition and the ability of the Company to obtain future financing. An extensive list of factors that can affect future results are discussed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and subsequent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2026 under the heading &#34;Risk Factors&#34; in Part II, Item IA thereof, and the risk factors and other cautionary statements contained in our other documents filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such factors could materially adversely affect the Company&#39;s financial performance and could cause the Company&#39;s actual results for future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed within this press release.</p>



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NUTEX HEALTH OPENS WEST LITTLE ROCK EMERGENCY HOSPITAL IN ARKANSAS

Nutex Health Expands Arkansas Presence with 28th Hospital

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    <h3>Information</h3>
    <p>HOUSTON, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nutex Health Inc. (&amp;#34;Nutex Health&amp;#34; or the &amp;#34;Company&amp;#34;) (NASDAQ:NUTX), a physician-led, integrated healthcare delivery system comprised of 28 state-of-the-art micro</p>
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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>Nutex Health announces the West Little Rock Emergency Hospital, its 28th facility and third in Arkansas, expanding its micro-hospital footprint. The 18,966-square-foot site includes eight ER beds, five inpatient suites, a full-service lab and imaging with same-day scheduling. While terms aren’t disclosed, the expansion signals growth potential and increased regional utilization.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>Nutex Health opens its 28th hospital nationwide; Arkansas facility in West Little Rock.</li><li>West Little Rock Emergency Hospital: 18,966 sq ft, 8 ER beds, 5 inpatient suites, 2 triage rooms.</li><li>CEO: new hospital complements Cabot ER &amp; Hospital, expanding Little Rock regional access.</li><li>Nutex Health operates 28 facilities across 12 states.</li></ul>
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  <section data-block="companies-mentioned">
    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Nutex Health, Inc. (NUTX)</strong>: Announces 28th hospital opening; expands footprint and potential patient volumes.</li><li><strong>Cabot ER &amp; Hospital (N/A)</strong>: Private Nutex subsidiary; expansion in Arkansas complements West Little Rock site.</li></ul>
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  <section data-block="category">
    <h3>Corporate Developments</h3>
    <p>Category: Corporate Developments. Fits as Nutex expands its physical footprint, signaling growth strategy execution within a multi-state network and real estate-led expansion model.</p>
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  <section data-block="market-moving">
    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>Expansion in Arkansas broadens Nutex&#039;s regional patient base and utilization.</li><li>No revenue or margin figures disclosed; economics visibility remains uncertain.</li><li>Positive sentiment on growth prospects may drive short-term price action.</li></ul>
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  <section data-block="key-facts">
    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>West Little Rock Emergency Hospital located at 17810 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR.</li><li>Facility size: 18,966 square feet; 8 ER beds; 5 inpatient suites; 2 triage rooms.</li><li>Nutex Health operates 28 facilities in 12 states.</li><li>Arkansas facility is Nutex&#039;s third hospital in the state; 28th hospital nationwide.</li></ul>
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  <section data-block="trading-thesis">
    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Bullish near-term growth catalyst; expect modest upside in NUTX shares over the next 1-3 quarters.</p>
  </section>
</section>


<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">HOUSTON</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">Aug. 18, 2026</span> /PRNewswire/ -- Nutex Health Inc. (&#34;Nutex Health&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NUTX">NUTX</a>), a physician-led, integrated healthcare delivery system comprised of 28 state-of-the-art micro hospitals and hospital outpatient departments in 12 states and primary care-centric, risk-bearing physician networks, today announced the opening of its 28<sup xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">th</sup> hospital nationwide and third facility in Arkansas. West Little Rock Emergency Hospital is located at 17810 Chenal Parkway in Little Rock.</p>
<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The staff of medical experts at West Little Rock Emergency Hospital brings the community 24/7/365 concierge-level care. The 18,966-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility houses eight emergency room beds, five inpatient suites, and two triage rooms. It features a full-service laboratory and advanced imaging technology, including MRI, CT, X-ray, and ultrasound, with same-day scheduling and rapid results.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">&#34;Although emergencies do not occur every day, we stand ready to assist the citizens of Central Arkansas and the surrounding areas today, tomorrow, and for the years to come,&#34; said Justin White, MD, Chief Medical Officer at West Little Rock Emergency Hospital. &#34;We are honored to join this community, and we look forward to providing care to those whom we have the privilege to serve.&#34;</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">&#34;We are thrilled to welcome patients to West Little Rock Emergency Hospital, located on the west side of Little Rock,&#34; said Thomas Vo, MD, MBA, Chief Executive Officer at Nutex Health. &#34;This new hospital complements our facility Cabot ER &amp; Hospital on the east side of the Little Rock metropolitan area, improving accessibility and bringing exceptional healthcare closer to more families throughout the area. With both locations serving the region, we are well-positioned to provide the Little Rock community with the high-quality care it deserves.&#34;</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Nutex Health Inc.</b></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Headquartered in Houston, Texas and founded in 2011, Nutex Health Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NUTX">NUTX</a>) is a healthcare management and operations company with three divisions: a Hospital Division, Population Health Management Division, and Real Estate Division</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Hospital Division owns, develops, and operates innovative health care models, including micro-hospitals, specialty hospitals, and hospital outpatient departments. This division owns and operates 28 facilities in 12 states.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Population Health Management division owns and operates provider networks such as Independent Physician Associations. Through our Management Services Organization, we provide management, administrative and other support services to our affiliated hospitals and physician groups.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The real estate division comprises of real estate entities along with activity related to the development and construction of hospital facilities. The real estate entities own the land and hospital buildings which are leased to our hospital entities.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Forward-Looking Statements</b></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Certain statements and information included in this press release constitute &#34;forward-looking statements&#34; within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words or phrases &#34;will,&#34; &#34;will likely result,&#34; &#34;expected to,&#34; &#34;will continue,&#34; &#34;anticipated,&#34; &#34;estimate,&#34; &#34;projected,&#34; &#34;intend,&#34; &#34;goal,&#34; or similar expressions are intended to identify &#34;forward-looking statements&#34; within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to certain risks, known and unknown, and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Such uncertainties and risks include, but are not limited to, our ability to successfully execute our growth strategy, changes in laws or regulations, including the interim final and final rules implemented under the No Surprises Act, to remediate our material weaknesses in a timely manner, economic conditions, dependence on management, dilution to stockholders, lack of capital, the effects of rapid growth upon the Company and the ability of management to effectively respond to the growth and demand for products and services of the Company, newly developing technologies, the Company&#39;s ability to compete, conflicts of interest in related party transactions, regulatory matters, protection of technology, lack of industry standards, the effects of competition and the ability of the Company to obtain future financing. An extensive list of factors that can affect future results are discussed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and subsequent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2026 under the heading &#34;Risk Factors&#34; in Part II, Item IA thereof, and the risk factors and other cautionary statements contained in our other documents filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such factors could materially adversely affect the Company&#39;s financial performance and could cause the Company&#39;s actual results for future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed within this press release.</p>



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Nutex Health announces the West Little Rock Emergency Hospital, its 28th facility and third in Arkansas, expanding its micro-hospital footprint. The 18,966-square-foot site includes eight ER beds, five inpatient suites, a full-service lab and imaging with same-day scheduling. While terms aren’t disclosed, the expansion signals growth potential and increased regional utilization.

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NUTEX HEALTH OPENS WEST LITTLE ROCK EMERGENCY HOSPITAL IN ARKANSAS

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