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In 2010, Arkansas was number one for acute stroke deaths in the United States. As of 2018, Arkansas ranks number nine in acute stroke deaths.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Digital Health & Innovation Stroke Program and Drew Memorial Health System recognize World Stroke Day on Thursday, October 29, 2020. All Arkansans are encouraged to learn the signs and symptoms of stroke and to call 911 immediately. (more…)

Starting today, all Local Health Units statewide will have new operating hours on TUESDAYs.

The new hours will be 9:30-6:00pm. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will remain the same 8:00-4:30pm.

Drew County Health Unit will have a drive thru flu clinic from 9:00-12:00 tomorrow, Friday September 25th.  After tomorrow flu shots will continue to be available at the health unit.  Just call 870-367-6234 when you get to the unit and someone will get your information and a nurse will come out to you.

Flu vaccines are now available at the Drew County Health Unit.

We will have a drive thru flu clinic at the Drew County Health Unit, today, from 9:00 – 12:00.

Enter from Scogin Drive (east entrance) and drive in front of the office toward the tent.

There will not be a mass this year due to COVID-19.

US Senator John Boozman visited Drew Memorial Hospital, Thursday, and visited with staff as well as touring the facility, on his trip through the state to recognize frontline healthcare heroes. Boozman has secured millions of dollars for Arkansas to support the state and local response to COVID-19.

Reinhart Family Healthcare in Monticello would like to Welcome Jamie West, APRN to our healthcare team.

Jamie is a native of Crossett, Arkansas where she attended and graduated Crossett High School in 2010. (more…)

After contacting Drew County Sheriff Mark Gober and Monticello Mayor Paige Chase, both have issued statements about Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s mandate about statewide use of facemasks.

Their statements are posted below.

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MLive has spoken with many knowledgeable sources in our area.  Generally speaking, duplicated drive-through testing sites don’t happen without a specific reason of high infection, either present or possible. (more…)

We are excited to announce a COVID-19 Relief Fund has been established for Drew Memorial Health System and its employees.
If you have any question please contact Stephanie Norris at 870-460-3539

A free community drive-thru evaluation clinic for COVID-19 will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. April 20 at McGehee Men’s Club Community Center, 1 South Airport Road in McGehee. (more…)

The cognitive enhancers become more and more popular every year in the industrially developed countries. We have got used to caffeine and nicotine that we do not even notice their therapeutic properties, even though scientists consider caffeine as one of the strongest stimulants of the nervous system. But now there are dozens other products that can be used to increase the cognitive functions. And many people have probably heard about Modafinil drug.

Instructions for Safe and Flawless Modafinil Intake

Modafinil is a completely safe remedy, which is easy to take. However, its slightest misuse or overuse may lead to unwanted results and negative outcomes. Contact the online support team or your healthcare provider before you start taking Modafinil. Do not change the prescription, otherwise, you risk getting unwanted reactions.

Modafinil may be addictive, so a patient should never share the drug with other people, especially the ones, who have a history of alcohol or drug addiction. Instructions for Modafinil use will depend on the type and severity of your condition. Generally, one tablet is used every morning for those, who suffer from daytime sleepiness. Patients, who have problems with work-time sleep, should take Modafinil an hour before their work shift.

Learn the information leaflet and safety recommendations before you order Modafinil. The treatment is not recommended for long-term use, so the maximal treatment course lasts for 12 weeks. Contact your medical specialist if you notice unwanted changes in your sleeping habits.

Contraindications, Warnings, and Precautions for the Use of Modafinil

Do not start using Modafinil if you buy it online and are not sure about its safety. The drug is not approved for patients, who are allergic to its components or similar treatments. Provide your medical specialist with detailed information about your health state in order to get proper drug prescription and eliminate potential risks. Pay ultimate attention to any of the following conditions you are diagnosed with:

• Cirrhosis and other liver disorders;
• Angina;
• Hypertension;
• Heart attack, or its history;
• Heart-related problems;
• Psychosis, mental disorders;
• Kidney abnormalities, etc.

Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid the use of Modafinil, as it may harm not only the health of a mother but also a child. Additionally, a wakefulness-promoting agent may decrease the effectiveness of your contraceptives. Replace your traditional birth-control methods with non-hormonal equivalents. Children under 17 years old should not take Modafinil.

Side Effects and Outcomes of Modafinil Overuse

Nausea, vomiting, stuffy nose, diarrhea, back pain, headache, anxiety, and nervousness are the most common side effects that are likely to disappear after a few days. Contact qualified medical assistants if more serious disorders started bothering you after the use of Modafinil.

Ashley County Medical Center welcomes Dr. Kara Worley to their team. A native of Texarkana, Arkansas, Dr. Worley received her medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She completed an intern year at LSU New Orleans, where she moved to Baton Rouge after Hurricane Katrina. (more…)

Ashley County Medical Center Welcomes Autumn Bennett, CNP, WHNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC as our newest provider to Ashley Women’s Services and Hamburg Health Clinic. (more…)

Note – 1 of those being counted is in Lincoln county, and 1 was at JRMC, and then transfered to St. Vincent’s, so that person never was in Drew County while positive.”