Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has filed a lawsuit against drug manufacturers and Pharmacy Benefit Managers for manipulating and inflating insulin and drug prices in Arkansas. The complaint, filed in Pulaski County, alleges that Novo Nordisk, Sanofi and Eli Lilly conspired…
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Saline Health Doctor: 6 Tips for Returning to Care After Pandemic Delays
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffPeople who have put off seeing a doctor during the pandemic are now seeking care, according to the American Heart Association. Dr. Kristina Skinner, an interventional cardiologist with Saline Health System and volunteer with the AHA, says now is a…
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Baptist Health Hosting Virtual Women’s Health, Diabetes Classes in September
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBaptist Health has announced it will be hosting virtual community outreach classes, planned for throughout the month of September. The medical center aims to address women’s health and diabetes health concerns during the sessions, which will be accessible via Google Meet. …
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NEA Baptist Hospital Earns Multiple Awards for Quality Healthcare
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffNEA Baptist hospital in Jonesboro has recently earned awards through The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association for outstanding patient care. The 2021 American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Achievement Award places…
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UAMS Study to Look at Effect of Home Food Delivery on Type 2 Diabetes in Rural Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA new National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant will fund home food delivery in rural Arkansas in an effort to reduce type-2 diabetes. The National Institute of Nursing Research at the National Institutes of Health will be funding a five-year,…
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Improving the Lives of Employees with Diabetes
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThis content is presented in sponsorship with Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Employer-sponsored health plans want to stem the costly tide of diabetes. Your health insurer should, too Employees are a natural extension of their employer. When an employee faces a…
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) researcher Christopher Long, Ph.D. received a $991,145 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This grant will be used to study the nutritional health of low-income individuals who live with type 2 diabetes.…
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The Long Run: Henske Defies Diabetes Through Athletics, Technology
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain Hebdaby Dwain Hebda There are a lot of inspiring stories of people overcoming diseases and disorders, but few are more impressive than Dr. Joe Henske of UAMS. Since being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 15, Henske…
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Arkansas Heart Hospital Holds Groundbreaking for Bryant Facility
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleArkansas Heart Hospital held a groundbreaking ceremony for its newest facility, the Encore Medical Center, today in Bryant. The hospital is slated to open in the late 2020. The new facility, located off Highway 5, will specialize in treating patients…