The third and final installment of our 100 Arkansas Moms infographic series highlights important postpartum risk factors among Arkansas moms. Read More
We conclude our series on weight-loss drugs with a look at the history of the medications from the 1990s to the present and a discussion of what may be on the horizon. Read More
When we’re well rested, we can start our day in a good mood and are better able to respond to whatever the day brings. There are, however, many different things that can keep us from getting a good night’s sleep. For some, minimizing common disruptions to sleep is not enough, as they deal with sleep disorders that cause problems with the quality, timing, and amount of sleep. About 50 million people in the U.S. have a sleep disorder which can lead to the development of other health conditions such as depression and heart disease. In this episode, we delve into the world of sleep and its impact on your health with Dr. Dimitry Fomin, who leads Mercy Clinic Sleep Medicine and Mercy Sleep Center in Northwest Arkansas. Read More
Jonesboro-based K8 News interviews ACHI President and CEO Dr. Joe Thompson about health disparities experienced by Black mothers in Arkansas and efforts to close the gaps. Read More
With Medicaid expansion proposals moving through the Mississippi Legislature, Mississippi Today invited ACHI President and CEO Dr. Joe Thompson to discuss Arkansas’s unique Medicaid expansion program. Read More
A new federal rule seeks to expand and enhance marketplace health plans by introducing adult dental benefits, establishing network adequacy standards, and adjusting enrollment periods. Read More
Arkansas needs to make considerable investments in interventions all along the birthing journey, Craig Wilson writes in a column for Talk Business & Politics. Read More
On March 27, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a final rule to streamline the application and renewal processes for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Read More
