The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been awarded more than $2 million in federal grant money to equip and support primary care providers across the state to screen, diagnose, treat, and refer children with behavioral health conditions.
With the grant money, the UAMS College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics, under an agreement with Arkansas Children’s, is developing a program called Children of Arkansas Mental Health in Primary Care (CHAMP).
The Arkansas Minority Health Commission invites the citizens of Phillips County to attend a community health forum in Helena-West Helena, Ark., on Nov. 10. The event will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the Delta Cultural Center on 141 Cherry Street.
Judy Ali, MD, will serve as the evening’s presenting healthcare professional, providing details of the county’s health outcome rankings and health factors. Included in these statistics are issues that range from adult smoking and chronic diseases, to limited access to healthy foods.
Baptist Health Community Outreach is sponsoring Maintain, Don’t Gain Challenge beginning Nov. 21 and concluding Jan. 8, 2023. Registration is open until Nov. 18.
The free seven-week challenge encourages individuals to maintain or lose weight during the holiday season when it is challenging to eat healthy and be physically active.
Participants will email their weight each Monday during the challenge. Each Monday, one person who submits their weight will be randomly selected for a door prize, and everyone who completes the program will receive a healthy living goodie bag.
For the first time, National Park Medical Center (NPMC) and CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs will join forces to present the 2022–2023 American Heart Association (AHA) Hot Springs Sweethearts program. This year’s program, which welcomes 41 young women from the Garland County-area, will mark its 17th year. The Hot Springs Sweethearts consist of high school sophomores and juniors who have committed to improve heart health in their community by learning about cardiovascular diseases, leading healthy lifestyles, and participating in heart healthy activities.
Franks Dermatology has hired a new physician assistant.
Bailey W. Pollock, PA-C, is a graduate of The University of Arkansas where she received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in exercise science. After working as a medical assistant at Franks Dermatology in 2020, she graduated with honors from The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies.
