Author Elizabeth (Izzy) Montgomery, MPA Policy Analyst 501-526-2244 efmontgomery@achi.net Subscribe for Updates Name First Last Email* On November 25, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) published a revised Consumer Update regarding … Read more Read More
Read the full piece on newsobserver.com. Author Joseph W. Thompson, MD, MPH President & CEO 501-526-2244 achi@achi.net Subscribe for Updates Name First Last Email* Published Nov. 29, 2019, in The (Raleigh, … Read more Read More
Author Jennifer Wessel, JD, MPHSenior Policy Analyst and Data Privacy Officer501-526-2244JBWessel@achi.net Subscribe for Updates Name First Last Email* The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently approved Washington, D.C.’s Section … Read more Read More
Author John Lyon Strategic Communications Manager 501-526-2244 jlyon@achi.net Subscribe for Updates Name First Last Email* The Little Rock School District Community Advisory Board has recommended that the state-controlled district adopt … Read more Read More
Author John LyonStrategic Communications Manager501-526-2244jlyon@achi.net Subscribe for Updates Name First Last Email* Today (Nov. 21) is National Rural Health Day. The third Thursday of November is set aside each year … Read more Read More
Author Craig Wilson, JD, MPA Director, Health Policy 501-526-2244 Subscribe for Updates Name First Last Email* In response to findings and recommended changes from two different federal oversight agencies, the … Read more Read More
This map utilizes City Health Dashboard data mapped at the elementary school level for three measures within the Little Rock School District. Read More
Author John Lyon Strategic Communications Manager 501-526-2244 jlyon@achi.net Subscribe for Updates Name First Last Email* Health data professionals from across the country will convene in Little Rock this week for … Read more Read More
At the completion of the BMI assessment training, the participant will be able to: 1. Set up measurement stations 2. Check the accuracy of the scales 3. Prepare students for measurement 4. Measure height and weight following proper procedure 5. Perform the steps of the weight and height measurement correctly 6. Maintain students’ privacy and confidentiality 7. Prepare students’ data for entry into the electronic BMI data entry system 8. Make available a confidential student health report to parents/guardians. Read More
Author Kanna Lewis, PhDAssistant Director of Health Policy Research501-526-2244KLewis@achi.net Subscribe for Updates Name First Last Email* Can we identify a group of newborn children at high risk for future obesity? … Read more Read More