On the heels of the recent nationwide E.coli outbreak that caused Americans across more than a dozen states to become ill and led to one death, the American Medical Association (AMA), in collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced new online continuing medical education (CME) videos aimed at helping physicians combat the spread of foodborne illness. The new videos provide physicians with the information and resources they need to diagnose, treat, and report foodborne illnesses. The videos also educate patients on preventing foodborne illness.
February 25, 2018
CHI St. Vincent has named Sara Bradley as Vice President of Finance.
Bradley joined CHI St. Vincent in late 2017, having previously worked for Mercy Health System. She served as the Chief Financial Officer for Oklahoma State University Medical Trust in Tulsa, Okla. Before that, she worked as vice president and CFO for Mercy Hospital Hot Springs, which became CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs in 2014.
February 25, 2018
The public is invited to hear internationally renowned neuroscientist, neurosurgeon, author, and inspirational Latin-American figure Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, MD, at noon on March 6 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
February 19, 2018
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is offering free flu shots in all local health units (LHUs). There will be no out of pocket cost for patients, regardless of their insurance status. The state continues to see a high number of flu cases and flu-related deaths this season. Any Arkansan who has not yet received a flu shot can go to the LHU near them. LHUs are listed on the ADH website at www.healthy.arkansas.gov/health-units.
February 19, 2018
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) continues to investigate the recent case of Hepatitis A Virus (Hep A). This is an evolving investigation, and ADH will release more information if it becomes necessary. The Clay County health units will hold special walk-in clinics in the following locations over the next few days to provide vaccinations:
Friday, Feb. 16 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Corning and Piggot locations
Saturday, Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Corning location
Sunday, Feb. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Corning location
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