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Arkansas Community Health Centers Breaking Down Barriers to

WEBMarianna, AR - The mission of community health centers to offer people health care where they are may be an important tool in reaching those still unvaccinated …

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Local health units in Craighead and Crittenden Counties host

WEBThe Craighead County Local Health Unit in Jonesboro on Tuesday will have a vaccination clinic starting at 9:30 A.M. and lasting until 6 P.M. Jonesboro city officials …

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Hormones for menopause are safe, study finds. Here's what changed

WEBThe benefits of hormone therapy for the treatment of menopause symptoms outweigh the risks. That's the conclusion of a new studypublished in the medical journal …

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What we know about the hacking attack that targeted the U.S.

WEBMajor hacking attack threw parts of the U.S. health care system into chaos a couple of months ago. The hackers breached the Change Healthcare company and took …

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Scientists welcome new rules on marijuana, but research will still …

WEBAs the Biden administration moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, scientists say the change will lift some of the restrictions on studying …

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The push to have seniors age in their homes, not hospitals

WEBARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Turning 65 is a pretty big milestone. Here in the U.S., it's when you officially gain status as a senior, and it's estimated more than 10,000 …

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The CDC says maternal mortality rates in the U.S. got better, after …

WEBAfter spiking in 2021, the maternal mortality rate in the U.S. improved significantly the following year, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease …

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Medicare's push to improve chronic care attracts businesses, but …

WEBThe federal data showed about 4,500 physicians received at least $100,000 each in CCM pay in 2021. Through the CCM program, Medicare pays to develop a …

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Mammograms should start at age 40, new guidelines recommend

WEBThe American Cancer Society recommends that women 40 to 44 who are at "average" risk should "have the option" to start screening, but stops short of …

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The jump in measles cases in 2023 is 'very concerning' says WHO

WEBOver the past 20 years, there's been a lot of progress when it comes to combating measles. But the World Health Organization's latest global numbers, …

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Crisis Stabilazation Unit Opens In Jonesboro, Serves 13 Counties

WEBA crisis stabilization unit is now open in northeast Arkansas. The center is one of four in the state that are designed to provide mental health services to those who …

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In 'The Unexpected,' Emily Oster tackles the emotional toll of

WEBEconomist Emily Oster made a name for herself using data to tackle big questions about pregnancy in her 2013 blockbuster book Expecting Better.Now, she's …

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NEA Baptist Offers Virtual Visits Through MyChart KASU

WEBNEA Baptist Clinic has over 110 physicians who practice more than 35 specialties and offer a wealth of services, from pediatrics to orthopedic services. For …

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Launching an effective bird flu vaccine quickly could be tough

WEBThe bird flu that's now spreading among cows doesn't yet appear to pose an imminent threat to most people. Scientists say the virus would need to mutate …

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After downsizing health care for years, Pentagon says medical …

WEBEven before the wars ended the Pentagon activated a plan to tame massive health care costs by pushing military medical care into the private sector, especially for …

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Persistent shortage of growth hormone frustrates parents and …

WEBHillary and Jeff Hall were able to get a supply of Omnitrope, a growth hormone, from Mexico. But the medicine cost $1,400 and wasn't covered by the Las …

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The U.S. may be missing human cases of bird flu, scientists say

WEBThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is ordering dairy producers to test cows that produce milk for infections from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) …

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Kansas's Democratic governor is trying to expand eligibility for

WEBKansas is one of only 10 states that has not expanded eligibility for Medicaid. Many Republican lawmakers there oppose it, and the state's Democratic …

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When PTO stands for 'pretend time off': Doctors struggle to take …

WEBA few weeks ago, I took a vacation with my family. We went hiking in the national parks of southern Utah, and I was blissfully disconnected from work. I'm a family …

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College student explores rare mental health condition in award …

WEBElissa Nadworny reports on all things college for NPR, following big stories like unprecedented enrollment declines, college affordability, the student debt crisis and …

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