UAMS House Call: Glaucoma
How is Glaucoma treated? Glaucoma is the term for eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which is located in the back of the eye. The body regulates the overall pressure of fluid in the…
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1 2 3 Andres Performing at The Jones Center January 6
Latin Grammy winners and PBS KIDS stars 123 Andrés will make their Northwest Arkansas debut Saturday, January 6 at The Jones Center! 123 Andrés perform for over 10,000 kids and families each year. The dynamic duo incorporate language seamlessly…
Holiday Blues? You’re Not Alone.
Sheldon Riklon, M.D., UAMS Family Medicine Physician For many people, the holidays are a time of joy and connection. However, the holiday season can be hard for others, especially those struggling with their mental health….
More Lactation Spaces for Breastfeeding Mothers
Working with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Community Health & Research, the Jones Center for Families, Arkansas Legal Aid, the Center for Nonprofits at the JTL Shop and the Springdale…
Fam Jam at The Jones Center
FamJam Saturday Returns to The Jones Center! FamJam Saturday is back at The Jones Center with a holiday story time adventure in December and a bilingual (Spanish/English) concert in January by Grammy Award-winning artists 123…
Five Flu Vaccine Myths — Busted!
Sheldon Riklon, M.D., UAMS Family Medicine PhysicianThe best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated every year. However, myths about the flu shot often cause people to skip it. For National Flu Vaccination…
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UAMS House Call: Trouble Seeing – Near or Farsightedness
What is the difference between farsightedness and nearsightedness? Farsightedness (hyperopia) and nearsightedness (myopia) are classified as refractive errors. Astigmatism (blurred or distorted vision at all distances) is also a refractive error. Refractive errors are the…
UAMS House Call: Cold Weather and Illness
Why do we get sick during colder weather? When the temperature drops, your body goes through changes that may impact how it fights diseases and illnesses. When cold and dry air is breathed in, blood…
Northwest Arkansas Council and Groundwork
Northwest Arkansas ej eddōkḷọk wōt. Jej aolep ej jokwe e im eñjake iakwe, aiboojoj, im eobrak kōn tōmak im ṃanit ko. Meñe ej pād ilo ilo Bentonville, ak Fayetteville, Roger ak Springdale, ak ijoko jet…