by Anne Wasson | Oct 1, 2019 | AFMC HealthSpot, Individuals
One thing that’s not new is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) strong recommendation that everyone, six months of age and older, receive a flu shot this fall, preferably by the end of October. Flu shots are available at doctor’s offices, clinics,...
by Anne Wasson | Sep 25, 2019 | AFMC HealthSpot, Individuals
If Arkansas Works is where you get your health insurance coverage, remember that you no longer must report to the state the hours you spent working or in community engagement activities. This change was effective March 27 when a U.S. district judge struck down the...
by Anne Wasson | Aug 29, 2019 | ACEs News and Notes, Individuals
In 2016, 306 babies died in Arkansas before their first birthday. Approximately one in every four infant deaths were sleep-related. Unsafe sleep environment deaths are preventable. Here’s what parents need to know. Infant sleep tips The American Academy of Pediatrics...
by Anne Wasson | Aug 16, 2019 | AFMC HealthSpot, Individuals
Vaccines aren’t just for kids. There are several routine vaccinations that still need booster shots into adulthood. While vaccines have reduced or eliminated many diseases that used to routinely kill babies, children and adults, the viruses and bacteria are still...
by Anne Wasson | Aug 2, 2019 | AFMC HealthSpot, Health Care Professionals, Individuals
The third annual Arkansas ACEs and Resilience Summit will be held Thursday and Friday, September 26-27, at The C.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center, Little Rock. Summit workshops are specially designed for classroom teachers, parents and caregivers, as well as those working...
by Anne Wasson | Jun 28, 2019 | AFMC HealthSpot, Individuals
Your posture has a huge impact on your mental and physical health. It also reveals a lot about you, your attitude and level of confidence. How you hold your body – often called body language – can tell more about you than your words. Sitting up straight or standing...
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