Firearms have become the No. 1 cause of U.S. children’s deaths — with Arkansas one of the leading states in child gun deaths — making gun safety in the home more important than ever. Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic unquestionably affected everyone in some way, but the nature and extent of its health and economic impacts were far from equally felt. Even early in the pandemic, it became apparent minority populations were experiencing disparate outcomes that many immediately associated with persistent inequities rooted in social and economic injustice. Disparate outcomes among minority populations were later documented in peer-reviewed literature. As we discuss in this report, it is critical to assess Arkansas-specific data to avoid prolonged disparate health and economic effects from the pandemic. Even more important is the opportunity to use knowledge of these disparities to guide future efforts to address their root causes, which continue to impact communities across our state. Read More
Findings from research on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on minority communities have largely been uniform in showing overwhelmingly disparate health outcomes. In this episode of Wonks at Work, host Craig Wilson discusses findings from ACHI’s analysis of Arkansas-specific data on COVID-19 health disparities with ACHI president and CEO Dr. Joe Thompson. They also discuss ACHI’s findings on the early impact of long COVID on Arkansans and the need to continue to examine long COVID’s effects on individual health and disability. Read More
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) has been one of the nation’s most successful and cost-effective nutrition intervention programs, protecting and improving the health of nearly 6.3 million individuals, including over 55,000 Arkansans, in 2020. Read More
Download Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Author Katrina BishopPolicy Analyst Contact ACHI Communications501-526-2244jlyon@achi.net Subscribe for Updates Name First Last Email* The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) has been one of the nation’s most successful and cost-effective nutrition intervention programs, protecting and improving the health of … Read more Read More
The COVID-19 public health emergency may have ended, but some Arkansans who were infected are still experiencing health impacts. In this episode, host Craig Wilson welcomes CHI St. Vincent cardiologist Dr. Anthony Fletcher, who discusses findings from ACHI’s analysis of COVID-19 disparities and long COVID in Arkansas. Dr. Fletcher also gives a firsthand account of COVID-19’s impact on patients with cardiac conditions. Read More
With the heat breaking records this year, it is important to know that the risk of heat-related illness and death can be higher for people who use certain medications. Read More
Read the full column on healthcarejournalar.com Author ACHI Staff Contact ACHI Communications501-526-2244jlyon@achi.net Subscribe for UpdatesName First Last Email* In his latest column for the Healthcare Journal of Arkansas, ACHI President and CEO… Read More
