Health

Sherwood PD to host drug takeback April 28

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Thursday, April 19th, 2012, 1:02pm

Sherwood PD to host drug takeback April 28

SHERWOOD, Ark. – On April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Sherwood Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to 1-St. Vincent’s North – 2215 Wildwood Ave, 2 - Sherwood Police Dept. – 2201 E. Kiehl Ave., 3 – 1st Baptist Church Gravel Ridge – 14323 Hwy.

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Pulaski ranks 28 in number of healthy Arkansas counties

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012, 11:03am

Pulaski ranks 28 in number of healthy Arkansas counties

County-by-county rankings show what influences health, longevity

The third annual County Health Rankings were released Tuesday. The Rankings are an annual check-up that measure how healthy people are and how long they live in more than 3,000 counties and the District of Columbia.

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These New Ads Might Shock You – They Might Also Save Your Life

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Sunday, March 18th, 2012, 1:30pm

These New Ads Might Shock You – They Might Also Save Your Life

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a national education campaign that depicts the harsh reality of illness and damage real people suffer as a result of smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke. The ads show the toll smoking-related illnesses take on real people and their loved ones. Viewers in Arkansas will see the ads from March 19 to June 9.

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Get your plate in shape

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012, 7:00pm

Coalition Educates Children, Adults on What, When and How to eat to be Healthy, Combat Obesity

LITTLE ROCK, AR (Feb. 28, 2012) – March is National Nutrition Month® and a good time to “Get Your Plate in Shape.” Arkansas was named the ninth most obese state in the country, according to the eighth annual F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America's Future 2011, a report from the Trust for America's Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). In addition, nearly one-third of our state’s adults – 30.6 percent – are obese.

While these statistics are staggering, they represent only part of the health problem in Arkansas. Obesity is a primary contributor to serious chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, 53 percent of Arkansas adults are living with at least one chronic disease.

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Girls get ready for 'Camp iRock'

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Sunday, February 26th, 2012, 11:28am

The Arkansas Minority Health Commission (AMHC) is now accepting applications for Camp iRock 2012, to be held June 3-9 at Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center seven miles west of Little Rock. Camp iRock is a free, week-long experience that takes advantage of interactive dialogue, workshops, and exercises to promote physical activity, healthy lifestyles and self-confidence in young girls.

The common threads among diseases that disproportionately affect minorities are poor nutrition and obesity. As a result of this epidemic, the AMHC voted to add nutrition and fitness as an overarching focus. Camp iRock was created to curve the impact of poor nutrition and obesity in Arkansas. The 2012 camp will focus on empowering young girls with the tools they need to improve their health and lifestyle choices.

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Head 'North to Health' at McCain Mall

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012, 7:40am

Free health screenings open to North Little Rock area residents

McCain Mall and Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock will team up again to hold the Baptist Health Head North to Health, an annual city-wide health fair at the mall on Saturday, February 18.

Take advantage of these free health screenings:

PSA Screening for Men
Cholesterol - Total & HDL
Blood Sugar - 2 hour Fast Required
Carbon Monoxide Screenings
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Blood Pressure

The first 250 participants will receive a special gift and door prizes will be drawn hourly. The event is free and open to the community.

Saturday, February 18 from 9 a.m. – Noon

McCain Mall – Level One, Center Court

3929 McCain Blvd., North Little Rock, AR 72116

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The importance of eating 'red'

Submitted by Jay Jackson, Community Web Producer

Saturday, January 14th, 2012, 12:07pm

February is the ultimate RED Month – American Heart Month, Valentine’s Day, and National Cherry Month. It’s a month to eat red and learn about all the benefits of crimson-colored foods.

Red foods contain powerful phytonutrients that are not only responsible for their bright red color, but also may help protect your heart.

Nutrition expert and author of The SuperFoodsRx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Rodale, 2008) Dr. Wendy Bazilian, MPH, RD, underscores the power of eating RED and why three key foods should be a part of your daily diet.

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