by Webteam | Mar 30, 2020 | AFMC HealthSpot, Individuals
At least one in every four American children is abused or neglected at some time in their life. In 2017, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says an estimated 1,720 children died from abuse or neglect. Child advocates say those statistics are just the...
by Webteam | May 6, 2019 | AFMC HealthSpot, Individuals
Just in time for Mother’s Day – give the gift of care. If your mother is ill or has chronic health conditions and needs a caregiver to help with daily activities, here’s important information for you. We all want our mothers to be safe and receive the best care. And...
by Webteam | Oct 9, 2018 | AFMC HealthSpot, Individuals
Arkansas’ Take-Back program provides a safe and easy way to dispose of medications you no longer need. Safe disposal of expired or unneeded prescription drugs is the only way to protect your family, pets and the environment. Drug overdose deaths are the leading cause...
by Webteam | Aug 31, 2018 | AFMC HealthSpot, Individuals
We all love to get something for free. Here’s a list of valuable health care services for you and your family. Every one of them can make you healthier now and for years to come. And, because they can help prevent illness and chronic conditions, or keep them from...
by Webteam | Aug 16, 2018 | AFMC HealthSpot, Health Care Professionals, Individuals
Arkansas has the highest percentage in the nation of children who have experienced emotional or physical abuse, neglect, family instability, poverty or exposure to violence. These are some of the adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that can negatively affect...
by Webteam | May 30, 2018 | AFMC HealthSpot, Individuals
Finding ways to reduce health care costs can come from surprising places. One of the key ways to reduce the cost of providing health care to older Arkansans, as well as improve their health, is through food. Because many older people (almost 40% in Arkansas) have food...
