By: Tess Vrbin, August 22, 2025 Arkansas Advocate
A network of Arkansas maternal health experts and advocates is encouraging birthing hospitals throughout the state to participate in a postpartum health initiative.
By: Tess Vrbin, August 22, 2025 Arkansas Advocate
A network of Arkansas maternal health experts and advocates is encouraging birthing hospitals throughout the state to participate in a postpartum health initiative.
Megan Dykema, PT, DPT, a licensed physical therapist with specialized expertise in pelvic floor rehabilitation, has joined the UAMS Health Outpatient Therapy Clinic in Fayetteville.
She most recently served as a pelvic floor physical therapist at Washington Regional Total Spine, where she provided care for patients with complex pelvic floor conditions.
The hello pregnancy app by Baptist Health is now available as a companion on a woman’s journey to motherhood. This app is designed for someone thinking about getting pregnant or already enjoying life with their little one.
hello pregnancy features tools to help mothers stay healthy and happy, including an in-app chat option where women can ask a nurse questions and get prompt responses. The free app downloaded in the iOS App Store or Google Play Store.
Internationally recognized gynecologic oncologist Lisa Bazzett-Matabele, MD, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), specializing in the treatment of women’s cancers. She also serves as an associate professor in the UAMS College of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Baptist Health Foundation was recently awarded $998,000 from the Windgate Foundation in support of significant equipment and life-like medical simulation programming upgrades at Baptist Health College Little Rock (BHCLR).