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 with 28th hospital in Arkansas, signaling growth momentum

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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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  <section data-block="ai-summary-paragraph">
    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>Nutex Health announced the opening of West Little Rock Emergency Hospital, its 28th facility and third in Arkansas, expanding the company’s nationwide network to 12 states. The 18,966-square-foot site adds eight ER beds, five inpatient suites and advanced imaging, reinforcing growth in Arkansas and proximity to Cabot ER. While the move broadens access and scale, execution, regulatory, and financing risks remain as key uncertainties.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>Nutex opens 28th hospital, West Little Rock Emergency Hospital in Arkansas (3rd in state).</li><li>18,966 sq ft facility with 8 ER beds, 5 inpatient suites, 2 triage rooms.</li><li>CEO says it complements Cabot ER &amp; Hospital, expanding Little Rock area access.</li><li>Forward-looking statements warn of growth, regulatory and financing risks.</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 revenue growth.</li></ul>
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  <section data-block="category">
    <h3>Corporate Developments</h3>
    <p>Category: Corporate Developments. This press-release-style expansion fits Nutex&#039;s growth narrative and signals operational scaling beyond existing facilities, with direct implications for top line and regional market presence.</p>
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  <section data-block="market-moving">
    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>Expansion signals ongoing capex and growth runway for Nutex&#039;s micro-hospital network.</li><li>Arkansas footprint growth may influence local market share and payer mix.</li><li>Roll-out timing and integration with Cabot ER could affect margins.</li><li>Regulatory and No Surprises Act considerations remain key overhangs.</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.</li><li>Eight emergency room beds, five inpatient suites, two triage rooms.</li><li>Nutex Health has 28 facilities across 12 states.</li><li>The press release date: Aug 18, 2026; West Little Rock is Nutex&#039;s 28th hospital and 3rd in Arkansas.</li></ul>
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  <section data-block="trading-thesis">
    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Bullish over the next 6–12 months as expansion scales; monitor Arkansas patient volumes and ER ramp.</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>



<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="PURL"><img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" title="Cision" width="12" height="12" alt="Cision" src="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/img/favicon.png?sn=LA28112&amp;sd=2026-08-18"></img> View original content:<a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="PRNURL" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nutex-health-opens-west-little-rock-emergency-hospital-in-arkansas-302853379.html" target="_blank">https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nutex-health-opens-west-little-rock-emergency-hospital-in-arkansas-302853379.html</a></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">SOURCE Nutex Health, Inc.</p>

Nutex Health announced the opening of West Little Rock Emergency Hospital, its 28th facility and third in Arkansas, expanding the company’s nationwide network to 12 states. The 18,966-square-foot site adds eight ER beds, five inpatient suites and advanced imaging, reinforcing growth in Arkansas and proximity to Cabot ER. While the move broadens access and scale, execution, regulatory, and financing risks remain as key uncertainties.

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NUTEX HEALTH OPENS WEST LITTLE ROCK EMERGENCY HOSPITAL IN ARKANSAS

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