AFMC HealthSpot
Governor Hutchinson proclaims ACEs Awareness Week, September 20 – 26
By proclamation of Gov. Asa Hutchinson, September 20 – 26 is Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Awareness Week. ACEs, such as abuse, neglect, an incarcerated parent, or a parent who suffers from substance abuse or mental illness, are harmful events that can occur...
Recipe: Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken
Craving fried chicken? Here’s a heart-healthy recipe the whole family will love! Prep time Cook time Yields Serving Size 10 minutes 1 hour 20 minutes 10 servings ½ breast or 2 small drumsticks Ingredients ½ C fat-free...
Recipe: Corn and Black Bean Burritos
Guilt-free Tex-Mex … yes, please! These hearty, vegetarian-friendly burritos are high in flavor and easy to make. Prep time Cook time Yields Serving Size 20 minutes 5 minutes 12 servings 1 burrito Ingredients ¼ C scallions...
Recipe: Southern Banana Pudding
Need a last-minute dessert for a Labor Day gathering? This traditional dessert with a healthy twist is sure to please all tastebuds! Prep time Cook time Yields Serving Size 5 minutes 0 minutes 10 servings ¾ C Ingredients...
Yoga is good for the body and the mind
September is National Yoga Month. Yoga is a mind-body practice that combines physical movements with controlled breathing and meditation and relaxation. Yoga has many potential health and wellness benefits. Almost anyone can do it. Yoga continues to grow in...
Recipe: Mango Shake
Looking for something fruity and cold on a hot summer afternoon? Try this simple and nutritious mango shake! Ingredients 2 cups low-fat (1%) milk 4 tablespoons frozen mango juice (or 1 fresh pitted mango) 1 small banana (freeze the banana for a thicker ice-cream like...
Overdose Can Affect Anyone
An overdose means having more of a drug (or combination of drugs) than your body can cope with. An overdose can happen to anyone. All drugs can cause an overdose, including prescription medication prescribed by a doctor. There are a number of signs and symptoms that...
Seven Myths About Children’s Eyes
Think you have the facts on your child’s eye care? When is the right time to have their eyes checked? Is too much screen time damaging their eyes? Do they need to wear sunglasses? There are a lot of myths and misinformation out there about children’s eye health. Don’t...
Preparing kids to go back to school
Listen to Dr. Chad Rodgers, AFMC chief medical officer and board-certified pediatrician, as he joins Kevin Miller on KARN-FM 102.9 to talk about what parents need to know when sending their kids back to school both in the classroom and virtually. Also, what new...
Arkansas Good Medicine Gives You Time to Learn
As a practicing physician, spare time to learn about health care policy or the larger factors that determine patient health can be nonexistent. AFMC is here to help. Applications are open for the third year of the Arkansas Good Medicine (AGM) fellowship program. AGM...
