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Have You Checked Your Blood Sugar Recently?
November 05, 2021Have You Checked Your Blood Sugar Recently? By Mark Lefler, MD, Primary Care Physician Our blood sugar level is one of those individual health numbers that it’s important for us to know when it comes to staying on top of our health. It measures the amount of sugar, or glucose, present in our blood at any given time. Why is this such an important fact to know?…
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A Lung Scan Can Be a Lifesaver
November 04, 2021A Lung Scan Can Be a Lifesaver By Nayneshkumar Patel, MD, Pulmonologist If you are a smoker or a former smoker, and between the ages of 50 and 80, you may qualify or be eligible for a lung cancer screening exam. And it’s an exam that could be a lifesaver. According to the American Lung Association, lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in both men…
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National Park Medical Center Presents the 2021-2022 Sweetheart Class
November 04, 2021National Park Medical Center Presents the 2021-2022 Sweetheart Class Thirty-five young women from the Garland County area were recently welcomed into the 2021/2022 American Heart Association (AHA) Hot Springs Sweetheart program, presented by National Park Medical Center (NPMC). This is the 16th year for the Hot Springs Sweetheart program. “We are so…
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NATIONAL PARK MEDICAL CENTER OFFERS ROBOTIC KNEE SYSTEM FOR TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
October 07, 2021National Park Medical Center, a part of LifePoint Health, is pleased to announce it has acquired the latest innovation in robotic technology for knee replacement surgeries, improving surgical outcomes and allowing faster patient recovery. This is made possible by a more than $700,000 investment from LifePoint Health. Total joint replacement is one of the most commonly…
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Get Your Mammo: It’s an hour that could save your life
October 01, 2021Get Your Mammo: It’s an hour that could save your life By Suchita Varhade, DO, OB/GYN According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S., behind only skin cancers. In fact, the ACS puts the average risk as a one in eight chance that a woman will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. And according to the…
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Creating Healthier Families One Shot at a Time
August 26, 2021As an obstetrician-gynecologist with National Park Medical Center, my goal is to always provide the best possible care and medical advice for expectant mothers and females who plan to become pregnant. I love helping moms-to-be stay healthy and prepare to welcome their baby into the world. As you can imagine, one of the most important conversations I’ve been having lately with my patients is around COVID-19 vaccines and their safety for those who are pregnant or who are in the planning stage of their pregnancy journey.
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DAVID DOBIES JOINS MEDICAL STAFF AT NATIONAL PARK MEDICAL CENTER
August 03, 2021Board-certified Interventional Cardiologist Joins Hot Springs Cardiology Associates
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The Heat is On: How to Stay Cool and Spurn the Burn
August 03, 2021The Heat is On: How to Stay Cool and Spurn the Burn by Rodrigo Comacho, APN, NPMC Healthcenter at Hot Springs Village When the sun comes out to play, many of us make plans to do the same. The summer months bring the promise of backyard barbecues, pick-up games in the park and wasting away lazy afternoons in the water. This year’s summer season feels extra special…
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Your Health Means Everything: Protect It with Immunizations
August 03, 2021August is immunization awareness month, and it's the perfect time to check yours and your child's immunization records!
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Welcome, Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Moses Kelley, III
July 27, 2021MOSES KELLEY, III, JOINS NATIONAL PARK MEDICAL CENTER MEDICAL STAFF Interventional Cardiologist Joins Hot Springs Cardiology Associates Hot Springs, AR (July 27, 2021) – National Park Medical Center welcomed Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Moses Kelley, III, to their full time medical staff earlier this month. Dr. Kelley began providing part time…
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Give Your Child a SHOT at Staying Healthy with a COVID-19 Vaccine
July 27, 2021Give Your Child a SHOT at Staying Healthy with a COVID-19 Vaccine By: Dr. Jessica Cannon, Hot Springs Pediatric Clinic Since the COVID-19 vaccine has been released for individuals ages 12 and up, I have received many questions from parents who want to do the best thing for their child’s health and wellness – now and in the future. In some cases, parents have…
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NPMC Welcomes Gastroenterologist, Dr. Thusha Nathan, to Medical Staff
July 20, 2021National Park Medical Center recently welcomed Gastroenterologist, Dr. Thusha Nathan, to their medical staff. Dr. Nathan began providing part time support to patients throughout Hot Springs and the surrounding area in October of 2020, and joined South Central G.I. full time in June. Dr. Nathan brings 20 years of gastroenterology experience to NPMC. She performs the full…
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National Park Medical Center Uses New Cardiovascular Surgery Suite to Expand Heart Care for the Region
June 08, 2021Last year, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, National Park Medical Center (NPMC) opened a new cardiovascular surgery suite as part of The Heart and Vascular Center of Central Arkansas. The operating suite is used to perform a variety of heart procedures, including bypass surgeries, heart valve repairs and replacements, minimally invasive and open aortic aneurysm repairs, endovascular procedures and more.
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National Park Medical Center Names 2021 Mercy Award Winner
May 05, 2021Taryn Cicero recognized for demonstrating compassion and unwavering commitment to helping others
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NPMC Hosts Hot Springs Sweethearts for Cardiac Cath Lab Tour
April 21, 2021Program encourages cardiovascular learning, heart healthy lifestyles
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Your Health Means Everything: Taking Care of Yourself in a Post-Pandemic World
April 06, 2021Your Health Means Everything: Taking Care of Yourself in a Post-Pandemic World by Lisa Wallace, CNO, National Park Medical Center Life has changed in ways both big and small over the last year. Plans were suspended and priorities shifted as we cautiously made our way through a situation that we had never experienced, much less imagined would happen. As we get closer…
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COVID-19 Vaccines: It’s Time to Roll Up Your Sleeve
March 10, 2021Nearly one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, most of us have become accustomed to wearing masks, social distancing, virtual schooling and remote working. We have all made sacrifices to protect ourselves and one another, but there is another very important step you can take to help end this pandemic and get back to normal. As soon as you have the opportunity, please consider getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Prevention on the Brain: How to Protect Yourself from Concussions and Other Injuries
March 10, 2021When you think about your health, some of the first things that probably come to mind are healthy eating, exercise, visits with a provider and other steps to help prevent and manage illness and disease. But there is another important factor to consider when thinking about maintaining good health – preventing injuries.
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Why I Got the COVID-19 Vaccine, By Dr. Albert Chinn
March 08, 2021While changing traditions this year was hard, I know there are people here in our community who are facing much greater difficulties because of how COVID-19 has impacted their lives. And while we are beginning to see a significant decline in the numbers in Garland county and at National Park Medical Center, I continue to see these challenges every single day in my role on the frontlines of fighting this pandemic as a pulmonologist at National Park Medical Center. That’s why I was excited and proud to be among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. I know many people have questions or concerns about the vaccine – I did too, at first. However, after talking to other clinicians I know and trust, reviewing the facts and being tired of missing so much in 2020, I feel very confident in my decision to get vaccinated.
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Did You Brush? The Surprising Link Between Dental Health and Your Heart
February 28, 2021Thank you for joining us on this 28-day journey of heart health. We hope you’ve found it helpful and that you’ve learned something about your heart that you may not have known before. Remember, heart health isn’t about a crash diet. It’s not about getting up at 5 am to run 10 miles every day or vowing to never eat dessert again. And it’s not…
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