by Anne Wasson | Jun 19, 2019 | AFMC HealthSpot, Individuals
Fireworks season is here! Nothing says Independence Day like fireworks but it’s not all fun and excitement. Some of those “oohs” and “aaws” may be because someone was injured by fireworks. About 12,000 fireworks-related injuries plus 10-15 deaths happen every year in... 
by Anne Wasson | Jun 13, 2019 | AFMC HealthSpot, Individuals
Mothers have nine months to get ready for the life-changes that a new baby brings, but dads often need a little extra time to adjust to parenthood. Parental leave can help working parents make that adjustment by giving them time to bond with their new child. According... 
by Anne Wasson | Jun 4, 2019 | AFMC HealthSpot, Individuals
Summer means fun around the water – the pool, waterpark, lake, ocean or your favorite fishing hole. The beauty of Arkansas’ lakes and streams rivals any place in the country. Bodies of water seem to hold a primal attraction for us. It may be the life-giving properties... 
by Anne Wasson | May 16, 2019 | AFMC HealthSpot, Individuals
Strokes are a type of heart disease. Many of the lifestyle choices and treatment options associated with strokes are also the same as for heart disease. Until recently, Arkansas was the nation’s leading state for the number of stroke deaths per capita. After a... 
by Anne Wasson | May 14, 2019 | AFMC HealthSpot, Health Care Professionals, Individuals
Learn how to recognize and break down barriers to workforce quality at the 2019 Governor’s Quality Award Healthcare Seminar, 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, June 18, Embassy Suites, Little Rock. This year’s theme is “The Unconscious Barriers to Workforce Quality.” Hugh... 
by Anne Wasson | May 7, 2019 | AFMC HealthSpot, Individuals
Be a superhero. You have the power to save up to eight lives and improve the health of 200 people. Register to be an organ, eye or tissue donor. Every day 21 Americans die waiting for an organ transplant and about 120,000 are on a transplant waiting list. The United... 
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