Arkansas was the sixth highest state in the United States for antibiotic prescribing in 2014. High rates of antibiotic use can lead to antibiotic resistance, so it is important for antibiotics to be prescribed and used correctly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that nearly 2 million people will develop an antibiotic resistant infection in the United States each year. Of those, 23,000 people will die from the infection.
November 20, 2017
Science Café Little Rock, co-sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will hold its next public forum, “Hibernation: A Mammal Staycation?,” on Nov. 28. Panelists will discuss the habits and habitats of hibernating animals in Arkansas, including bears and bats.
Science Café will be held from 7-9 p.m. at Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 N. Rodney Parham Road. Science Café is a relaxed opportunity for monthly exchanges with various experts. No reservations are needed, but seating is limited. Admission is free.
November 20, 2017
NRC Health has selected Arkansas Health Group as a recipient of its 2017 Excellence Award as a top performing organization under Overall Provider Rating – Pediatrics for the second year in a row.
NRC Health honors top-performing hospitals and health systems that have exhibited an exceptional commitment to understanding each individual’s complete care journey. The Excellence Awards recognize the organizations that have received the highest ratings in overall satisfaction by patients and their families.
November 20, 2017
One of the newest treatments to hit both the rehab and performance worlds, Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training allows patients to effectively exercise their injured or healing muscles without using heavy weights. BFR training has been a longstanding countermeasure of the United States military for injured soldiers and more recently used with hurt professional athletes.
Arkansans now have access to the same restorative therapy at Baptist Health therapy centers, located at Bowman Curve in Little Rock, Maumelle, and Bryant.
November 20, 2017
Baptist Health has announced that its fifth urgent care center will be located in Cabot. The center is scheduled to open Dec. 11 and will be located at 402 W. Main St., next to First Baptist Church.
Baptist Health, in a joint venture with Urgent Team, one of the Southeast’s largest independent operators of urgent and family care centers, currently has urgent care centers in North Little Rock, Bryant, Jacksonville, and Benton.
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