Dr. Koehler, Dr. Benafield, and Dr. Randall have a conversation about testing and screening for kids. “As pediatricians, we are really careful about what tests we do,” says Dr. Randall. Dr. Koehler emphasized the importance of performing tests only when they are truly necessary. Lab tests aren’t routinely performed for children at every well-child visit, […]
Eclipse Safety
Northwest Arkansas is not quite in the path of the totality, and will have a partial eclipse on April 8th. Be sure to protect your eyes with special solar eclipse glasses. Safely Watch the Eclipse But your eyes are not the only part of your body that you need to keep safe during the eclipse! […]
Cardiac Calcium Scan
A Cardiac Calcium Scan is a specialized CT scan that tracks down calcium deposits in the heart. You might hear it called Coronary artery calcium (CAC) test Coronary calcium CT scan Heart CT calcium scan Cardiac CT scan for calcium scoring This is a noninvasive imaging test used to assess your risk of developing heart […]
Wellness Visits for Kids
Dr. Koehler, Dr. Randall, and Dr. Benafield of Northwest Arkansas Pediatrics are having a chat about wellness visits for kids. Why are those well-child visits important? Dr. Benafield points out that well-child visits give doctors a chance to really get to know kids. Knowing what’s normal for kids when they’re healthy gives doctors insight into […]
Equality Now 5K, Fun Run, and Health Fair
Join us on Saturday, April 13, 2024, for the second annual NWA NAACP’s Equality Now 5K, Fun Run, and Health Fair at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Fayetteville, Arkansas. MANA is proud to sponsor this event. Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024 Time: 9:00 a.m. Where: Veteran’s Memorial Park, Fayetteville To register and for more information, visit […]
Razorback Regional Greenway Square to Square Bike Ride
Mark your calendars! MANA is sponsoring the biannual Razorback Greenway Square to Square Bike Ride from Walker Park on Saturday, May 4th, 2024, and from Bentonville on September 21st, 2024. S2S Fayetteville to Bentonville Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024 Time: 7:00 am to 1:00 pm Location: Walker Park, Fayetteville, to Bentonville Square S2S Bentonville to Fayetteville […]
Sodas vs. Sparkling Water: Health Consequences
You know the importance of hydration, but you don’t like to drink plain water? You’re not alone. Many people choose sparkling drinks — fizzy drinks like sodas and sparkling water — to make it easier to get the hydration they need. So does it matter what kind of carbonated drink you choose? From the point […]
Time for Sun Protection!
Northwest Arkansas is having a beautiful spring. Most of us are getting outside more in lovely spring weather, so we need sun protection. Actually, we need sun protection outdoors in winter as well, but once spring weather tempts you to spend more time outdoors, it’s time for sun protection! What is sun protection protecting you […]
Alcohol and Breast Cancer
A 2023 report from Penn State says that 61% of American women drink alcohol. The negative effects of alcohol in areas like the liver and brain are more serious in women than in men, but one of the major areas of concern for women who drink is breast cancer. Women who have three drinks a […]
The DASH Diet
The Mediterranean Diet is one of the most highly ranked ways of eating for overall health, but the DASH Diet is a winner for lowering blood pressure, one of the most common health problems in the United States. The DASH diet, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, is an eating plan designed […]