As the largest primary care clinic system in the state of Arkansas, we feel a deep commitment to helping Arkansans navigate the truly unprecedented circumstances presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges our society is currently facing, ARcare remains ready and willing to deliver critical healthcare resources to our communities. With over 45 primary care clinics across the state, serving every patient, regardless of their ability … [Read more...] about A Message from Our CEO, Dr. Steven Collier, regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic
We’re Open and Here to Take Care of You
Your health matters now more than ever, and we're here for you. Our clinics are OPEN. As our community continues to feel the increased impact of COVID-19, your health matters now more than ever. We want you to know that we are here for you. Our clinics are OPEN. We are equipped to handle your medical situation with your safety as our top priority. Please be assured that we are doing our part in taking care of the people … [Read more...] about We’re Open and Here to Take Care of You
Is it Pneumonia? Covid? A Cold? Or the Flu? 10 Signs to Tell the Difference
Got a sniffle? Feeling run down? It could be a cold, the flu, pneumonia, or even COVID-19. Here are ten ways to tell the difference between these and how ARcare can help get you back to health. Cold versus flu versus pneumonia A cold Nearly everyone will get the common cold at some point in their lives. Although it’s a viral infection in the nose and throat, it isn’t considered dangerous, because it usually doesn’t end with any serious health … [Read more...] about Is it Pneumonia? Covid? A Cold? Or the Flu? 10 Signs to Tell the Difference
ARcare Cares: How You Can Better Support an Elderly Loved One with Cancer
If your elderly loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, know that you can do many things to support them on this journey. Here’s how to show your love and support and how family medical care in Arkansas can help you along the way. Preparing to care for a cancer patient As you prepare to care for your loved one, understand that they’ll need your patience and compassion above all else. This requires empathy, or the ability to put yourself in … [Read more...] about ARcare Cares: How You Can Better Support an Elderly Loved One with Cancer
What is Coordinated Care in Arkansas?
Coordinated Care is a preventive patient-family centered healthcare program that aims to ensure you and your family get optimal healthcare. Therefore, our approach takes into consideration all of your healthcare needs from physical and mental health to preventative care. With care coordination, your primary health practitioner is able to refer you to another local medical clinic in Arkansas that provides services not … [Read more...] about What is Coordinated Care in Arkansas?
How Nutritional Counseling can help you Achieve Your Goals
Conflicting messages about nutrition and the appropriate way to eat are constantly bombarding us. On Facebook, on Instagram, in our news feeds, and in magazines, there always seem to be headlines about the latest diet, nutritional study, or weight management technique. These conflicting messages can make it frustrating and confusing to try to successfully navigate our own health and nutrition choices. But learning about nutrition and how to … [Read more...] about How Nutritional Counseling can help you Achieve Your Goals
Depression/Adulting Got You Down? How Behavioral Health Counseling Can Help
Behavioral health is the connection between your behaviors and the overall health and well-being of your body, mind, and spirit. For instance, behaviors like your eating habits, your exercise patterns, and your relationship with alcohol and tobacco all have an impact on your mental and physical health. Behavioral health counseling refers to psychiatric, mental health, family, marriage, and addiction counseling provided by counselors, … [Read more...] about Depression/Adulting Got You Down? How Behavioral Health Counseling Can Help