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Hiring in Allergy/Immunization Department

Dr. Randy Walker’s Office is taking applications for a full time MA  or LPN in the Allergy/Immunization Department.  Individuals must be patient friendly, responsible and detail oriented with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.  Experience in Allergy/Immunizations a Plus. Please mail resume and cover letter…

COVID19 & Our Elderly Population

Older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions may be at higher risk for more serious complications from COVID-19 White currently there is no specific treatment for or vaccine to prevent COVID-19.  The best way to prevent ill ness is to avoid being…

COVID 19 and Coronary Artery Disease

There is currently consensus among experts that both Coronary Artery Disease and Heart Failure patients are at an increased risk of acute events or exacerbation's from viral respiratory infections.  These acute viral infections have three categories of short-term effects on the cardiovascular system: Increased risk of acute coronary…

COVID-19 & CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE

There is currently consensus among experts that both Coronary Artery Disease and Heart Failure patients are at an increased risk of acute events or exacerbations from viral respiratory infections.  These acute viral infections have three categories of short-term effects on the cardiovascular system: Increased risk of acute coronary…

COVID-19 & COPD

Patient’s with COPD are among the worst affected by COVID-19.  At this time, you should continue your current medication regimen.  Currently there is no specific treatment for or vaccine to prevent COVID-19.  The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.  Other things…

COVID-19 & Asthma

You may be at a higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19.  COVID-19 can affect your respiratory tract (nose, throat & lungs) cause an asthma attack, and possibly lead to pneumonia and acute respiratory disease.  Currently there is no specific treatment for or vaccine to prevent COVID-19. …

COVID-19 & Diabetes

When it comes to infections, both diabetes type 1 and type 2 can increase your risk of contracting COVID-19.  Hyperglycemia may cause a dysfunction of your immune response, which results in failure to control the spread of invading pathogens makes you more susceptible to infections.  Currently there is…

Nurse Practitioner Team Member Needed!

Dr. Randy Walker’s Office is taking resumes for a Nurse Practitioner.  Provider must be patient friendly, team oriented, open to an alternative schedule, with the ability to function in a think-outside-the-box environment. Please mail resume and cover letter to P.O. Box 740, De Queen, Arkansas 71832

WELLNESS EXAMS & FREE SCREENINGS

Did you know that next year your physician/provider will be graded on whether or not you have taken advantage of your wellness exams and free screenings?  This grade will be publicly reported and will affect your physician/providers reimbursement rate with your insurance company.  In an effort to educate…

VETERANS TOWN HALL MEETING

Wednesday, July 11, 2018 @10:00 a.m.  Frank G. Adams Building at UA Cossatot.  All Veterans are invited to join Col. Nate Todd, Director of the Arkansas Veteran Affairs, County Judge Greg Ray, District and County Veteran Service Officers for Open Discussion.  Refreshments will be Served.