Press Room

AFMC leadership and staff are always happy to speak to members of the media about quality healthcare in Arkansas and our quality improvement efforts.

For more information
To set up an interview or obtain a quote from AFMC's Quality Improvement leaders, please contact Janna Williams at 501-212-8646 or e-mail jwilliams@afmc.org

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[3/9/2010] Talk to your doc -conversations are the key to safer health care

[3/8/2010] Colorectal cancer screening could save thousands of lives in U.S., Arkansas, CDC says
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

[1/18/2010] Arkansas Quality Foundation Receives Blue & You Foundation Grant for Infant Mortality Program
Nonprofit organization to conduct research and develop educational and intervention program

[12/14/2009] Check in on loved ones, and check up on their care
Medicare’s “Compare” Web tool offers information about local nursing homes, hospitals and home health agencies.

[12/9/2009] Conference offers latest info on Medicaid
State program’s director to offer keynote address at Dec. 10 event

[11/19/2009] No flu shot yet? There’s still time
Medicaid and Medicare both cover flu vaccines

[10/19/2009] How’s your teen’s driving?
National Teen Driver Safety Week highlights parents’ role

[10/1/2009] October is MRSA Awareness Month
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can cause serious infections

[9/16/2009] Get ALL your flu shots this fall
Seasonal flu and H1N1 require separate vaccinations

[6/4/2009] Arkansas health care facilities receive Quality Awards
AFMC honors excellence in health care

[5/4/2009] H1N1 Influenza Facts (Swine flu)

[4/7/2009] AFMC to create online substance abuse clearinghouse
Contract to work with state nursing homes also renewed

[3/10/2009] Improve your odds — get screened for colorectal cancer
Early detection is the key to survival