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Technology as a Healthcare Tool to Enhance Customer Engagement

Technology has revolutionized the healthcare industry. Electronic health records have provided easy, secure access to patient health records. Patient portals have facilitated appointment and follow-up scheduling. Perhaps most importantly, advanced screening tools have led to improved patient outcomes. And while many may not notice it, technology often works behind the scenes to enhance consumer engagement.

Safeguarding Healthcare Practice: How Arkansas Medical Foundation Aids Professionals in Need

Healthcare professionals cannot effectively care for patients if they cannot care for themselves. In medical school and residency, up-and-coming healthcare workers learn to prioritize patient care. While this helps promote a patient-centered mindset, it’s also important to maintain your own health and well-being. Thankfully, there are programs designed to assist physicians who struggle to manage their own personal problems while offering high-quality care to their patients.

Health Literacy, An Underused but Valuable Tool in a Doctor's Tool Belt

You’ve just gotten back from the pharmacy, happy to have finally gotten medicine for your headaches. You open the brown baggie and take out the pill bottle. Just before opening the bottle, you read the label: “Take two pills daily.” But wait. Does this mean one pill in the morning and one in the afternoon? Two pills in the morning? Two pills in the afternoon? You decide not to take any because you don’t want to hurt yourself by not following instructions. This is how navigating health care can feel for many. 

Arkansas' United Front Against Food Insecurity

Food insecurity is a critical issue affecting the health and well-being of communities across the nation, and Arkansas is no exception. Lack of access to nutritious foods is known to cause adverse health outcomes, with implications that stretch far beyond hunger relief itself. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Arkansas Minority Health Commission (AMHC) is making strides toward addressing food insecurity with innovative solutions and partnerships that pave the way for a healthier future.

Early Diagnosis and Intervention are Key to Managing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Allison's first-grade son has been losing focus in school, fidgeting, and misplacing things. Despite an ADHD diagnosis and prescription medications, his symptoms are not improving. Allison's son may have a condition that falls under the umbrella of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, or FASDs. FASDs represent a group of conditions that, despite their significant impact, often fly under the radar. Shaneca Smith, a dedicated RN with 17 years of experience in maternal and pediatric quality improvement and a fervent advocate for FASD awareness in Arkansas, recently appeared on AFMC TV to shed light on this critical issue and the efforts being made to combat it.

Getting Ahead of Headaches: Advancements in Headache Treatment

While common, headaches present a significant challenge in the medical community due to their complex nature and the considerable disability they cause many patients. Dr. Anthony Davis, a board-certified neurologist at UAMS specializing in dementia and headaches, recently appeared on AFMC TV to share his insights on the difficulties of treating headaches and the latest advancements in headache medication.

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