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Forrest City Medical Center Earns Recertification Through UAMS Stroke Program
Forrest City Medical Center (FCMC) has earned recertification as a stroke-ready hospital through the UAMS Institute for Digital Health & Innovation Stroke Program, reaffirming its commitment to delivering quality, timely stroke care for patients across the region…
Forrest City Medical Center Nationally Recognized for Its Role in Providing Quality Care for Severe Heart Attacks in East Arkansas
Forrest City Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® Regional Recognition award for its regional collaboration regarding the care for those experiencing the most severe heart attacks. The Mission: Lifeline Regional achievement award is earned…
Extraordinary Nurses Recognized at Forrest City Medical Center
Nurses at Forrest City Medical Center will soon be honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses ®. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day…
Health Advisory: Things to Know About the Measles Outbreak
Who does the Measles Virus infect? Unvaccinated people or people with natural immunity. How does the virus spread? Via airborne droplets. How long after exposure can you develop symptoms? 7-21 days after exposure. How long are you contagious?…
Forrest City Medical Center Earns Inpatient Quality Incentive Award
Forrest City Medical Center (FCMC) has been recognized by Arkansas Medicaid and the Arkansas Foundation for consistent participation in the Inpatient Quality Incentive (IQI) program and for its outstanding efforts to improve the health of Arkansans…
Traditional Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: Do You Know the Difference?
Medicare Advantage IS NOT the same as traditional Medicare. There are key differences that can have a real impact on how, when, and where you get the medical care you might need.
Extreme Heat Expected This Summer
The extreme heat expected this summer, can pose health risks, particularly for sensitive groups such as older adults, children, people with asthma, or pregnant women.According to research from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Centers for...
A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding the ingestion of melatonin products by young children
According to the CDC, approximately 11,000 children ages 5 and younger were taken to the emergency room between 2019 and 2022 after ingesting melatonin products while unsupervised. Melatonin, a hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle, is commonly found in flavored...
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder Amid the changing seasons
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder Amid the changing seasons, millions of Americans grapple with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and recognizing the subtle symptoms is essential.As the sun sets earlier, a wave of sadness and increased hunger may ensue. If...
Getting Back on Schedule: National Immunization Awareness Month
As students gear up to return to school, health officials urge the public to prioritize routine vaccinations. August is National Immunization Awareness Month, an opportune time to remind individuals of the importance of staying up-to-date on their vaccines.The Centers...