Press Room

AFMC leadership and staff are always happy to speak to members of the media about quality healthcare in Arkansas and our quality improvement efforts.

For more information
To set up an interview or obtain a quote from AFMC's Quality Improvement leaders, please contact Janna Williams at 501-212-8646 or e-mail jwilliams@afmc.org

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[8/20/2010] AFMC announces new president and CEO

[8/10/2010] August is National Immunization Awareness Month
Immunizations aren’t only for kids – everyone needs them

[7/20/2010] Drug safety: What you should know
Basic precautions can prevent serious health problems caused by medication errors

[7/15/2010] HHS Announces Final Rules to Support Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records

[6/29/2010] EHR Vendors Sought
AFMC/HITArkansas issues RFP to compile vetted list of electronic health record systems

[6/15/2010] Choosing where to go for health care?
Medicare’s ‘Compare’ websites can help

[6/14/2010] AFMC scholarship funds pediatric pressure ulcer project
Nursing student Shonda Grappe wins award

[5/26/2010] 2010 Quality Awards go to 43 facilities
AFMC program recognizes excellence in health care

[5/17/2010] Conference spotlights the future of health care quality
AFMC hosts annual event for health care professionals May 20-21

[5/4/2010] Thank a nurse today
National Nurses Week is May 6-12

[4/28/2010] Dr. Carl Covey joins AFMC board
Little Rock pain management specialist will serve until 2013

[4/26/2010] HITArkansas debuts website
HITArkansas.com is resource on electronic health records

[4/5/2010] April is Cancer Control Month
Observance highlights treatment advances, prevention

[3/31/2010] AFMC names Interim Chief Executive Officer
John N. Robbins joins state’s health care QIO

[3/9/2010] Talk to your doc -conversations are the key to safer health care

[3/8/2010] Colorectal cancer screening could save thousands of lives in U.S., Arkansas, CDC says
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

[1/18/2010] Arkansas Quality Foundation Receives Blue & You Foundation Grant for Infant Mortality Program
Nonprofit organization to conduct research and develop educational and intervention program

[12/14/2009] Check in on loved ones, and check up on their care
Medicare’s “Compare” Web tool offers information about local nursing homes, hospitals and home health agencies.

[12/9/2009] Conference offers latest info on Medicaid
State program’s director to offer keynote address at Dec. 10 event

[11/19/2009] No flu shot yet? There’s still time
Medicaid and Medicare both cover flu vaccines

[10/19/2009] How’s your teen’s driving?
National Teen Driver Safety Week highlights parents’ role

[10/1/2009] October is MRSA Awareness Month
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can cause serious infections

[9/16/2009] Get ALL your flu shots this fall
Seasonal flu and H1N1 require separate vaccinations