AFMC HealthSpot
Beat social distancing burnout and go outside safely during COVID-19
Listen to Dr. Chad Rodgers, AFMC chief medical officer and board-certified pediatrician, as he joins Kevin Miller on KARN-FM 102.9 to share advice on helping children (and parents) stay healthy and active as we transition into summer during COVID-19. Dr. Rodgers was...
“I Don’t Know What to Say”
When confronted with the death or serious illness of a friend or neighbor, we sometimes say nothing because we don’t know what to say. We’ve all felt that way. We’re sad ourselves over a friend’s sorrow, but don’t want to “bother” them. We don’t think anything we can...
Helping Children With Stress and Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Listen to Dr. Chad Rodgers, AFMC chief medical officer and board-certified pediatrician, as he shares advice for parents on helping their kids through these uncertain and anxious times. Dr. Rodgers was interviewed on KARN-FM 102.9 April 13. Your browser does not...
Caring for Your Kids During COVID-19
By guest author, Chad Rodgers, MD, FAAP, chief medical officer for AFMC and pediatrician in private practice in Little Rock The coronavirus pandemic is a scary time for everyone, but especially for young children and teenagers. As a parent or caregiver, you need to...
HPV Summit to Feature Prevention Options
HPV or human papillomavirus is very common. Almost all sexually active adults either have it, have had it, or will be infected with HPV at some point. Many people are not aware they are infected because most HPV infections have no symptoms and eventually resolve...
Get Comfy with Telemedicine
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has greatly increased the chances that you or a family member will need to see a doctor. Hopefully it won’t be for a COVID-19 infection. But kids are still going to get rashes, sore throats and need medical attention for other...
Protecting Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Listen to Dr. Chad Rodgers, AFMC chief medical officer and board-certified pediatrician, as he advises parents on how to protect their children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Rodgers was interviewed on KARN-FM 102.9 April 2. Your browser does not support the...
What Are We Doing to Our Children?
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...
Take the Handwashing Quiz
How much do you know about hand washing? Take this true-false quiz to find out. Hint: it’s the most important thing we can do to prevent spreading germs that allow the coronavirus to cause infections in ourselves, our families, co-workers and everyone with whom we...
GO RED! Top 7 Tips for Women
Take charge of your health with the facts: heart disease is the number one killer of women. Heart disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined. Fortunately, nearly 80% of cardiac events can be prevented. But only if you know what to do. Here are some...
