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A new Arkansas nonprofit aims to reduce maternal mortality with free supplies, postpartum education and a focus on social determinants of health.
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A new toolkit from the American Hospital Association and electronic healthcare resource company Epic is helping curb deaths from postpartum hemorrhages.
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The Guide Model offers dementia care support to Arkansas families, including screening, caregiver training, respite services and in-home care coordination.
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University of Arkansas scientists Erin Howey and Jamie Baum return from a global health conference to discuss behavior change, nutrition, and staying active during the dog days of summer. Hear takeaways from New Zealand and tips for hot-weather wellness.
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Two recent studies from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences concentrated on food insecurity in Arkansas. One asked residents experiencing food insecurity to document their lives through photographs and words, and the other focused on the availability of foods reflecting cultural preferences.
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Research shows mothers receiving virtual care more likely to be screened for depression, abuse and smoking during critical postpartum period.
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This week, the first cohort of students at the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine is getting familiar with their new academic home. Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams visited the new facility and spoke with designers to learn more about the recently opened campus.
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The American Red Cross' blood donation process is looking a little different. Ozarks at Large’s Josh Droll spoke with the executive director of the local American Red Cross branch to find out more about this innovation.
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The 2025 School-Based Mental Health Symposium July 30-31 will focus on empowering educators to respond to childhood trauma.
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A UAMS study finds only 35% of eligible Arkansans use the WIC program, with particular challenges for minority communities and children under 5 years old.
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Dr. Lowry Barnes steps in as interim UAMS chancellor after Dr. Cam Patterson announced in June he’ll step down, ending his seven-year tenure.
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Arkansas opioid recovery advocates relaunched Together Arkansas website targeting workplace recovery, citing employment as key factor in successful recovery outcomes.