COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is long-term, progressive and makes it hard to breathe. There is currently no cure for COPD, but the disease is treatable. As the month comes to a close, the American Lung Association is driving attention to its recently released COPD State Briefs, which include data about prevention, diagnosis, health outcomes and treatment of the disease for all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The State Briefs found that Arkansas has one of the highest COPD prevalence rates in the country.

The Delta Dental of Arkansas Board of Directors has approved a $35,000 Grant to Conway Regional Interfaith Dental Clinic to improve oral health access and awareness.  

"Access to dental care is foundational to an individual's overall health and wellness. We are thankful to the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation for supporting high quality, low-cost dental care to children and adults throughout north Central Arkansas," said Matt Troup, president and CEO of Conway Regional Health System.