As the new school year quickly approaches and many parents with young children are already thinking of back-to-school supplies, it’s also important to not forget about immunizations required by state law.
Baptist Health Community Outreach is offering several opportunities for free back-to-school shots. Immunizations will be administered at the following locations:
-North Little Rock
New Hope Baptist Church (1821 Edmond St.)
Saturday, Aug. 3, 9 a.m.-Noon
Mercy will open three new Mercy Primary Care locations in former Walmart Health centers inside Walmart Supercenters.
Mercy anticipates opening the three Arkansas Mercy Primary Care locations by late summer. The locations include:
-4780 Elm Springs Road, Springdale.
-2110 W. Walnut, Suite 100, Rogers.
-2100 N. 62nd St., Suite A, Fort Smith.
The clinics will offer primary care – not urgent care – with appointments and walk-in availability during regular hours, which will be updated when the clinics open.
Joseph Koon, MD, recently joined the team at Benton Family Clinic-A Baptist Health Affiliate.
Koon is from Little Rock. He received a medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and obtained residency training at UAMS Mercy Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program. He specializes in internal medicine.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will offer free HIV screenings, glucose readings, mental health assessments, and blood pressure checks Aug. 3 in McGehee.
The event will be held at the McGehee Men’s Club Community Center at 1 South Airport Road.
Called Party With a Purpose, it will begin with a resource fair and backpack drive from noon to 4 p.m. A free lunch will be provided. A talent show with special guest performances will follow from 4-8 p.m., with admission free for anyone who received an HIV screening.
Meryem Maras-Casey, MD, recently joined Baptist Health Family Clinic-Salem Road’s team of providers.
Maras-Casey, a native of Istanbul, received an education at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, specializing in internal medicine.
