BHealthy Blog
A Dietitian’s Take On Carbohydrates
By Kristen Shores, MS, RDN, LD and Veronica Click, RDN, LD with Baptist Health Weight and Nutrition Center. Have you ever heard that you should
Fighting Cancer Together: Rodney Dardenne’s Story
Diagnosing cancer requires specialized attention and treatment. Early detection and treatment are crucial to achieving the best outcomes for patients. At UAMS Baptist Health Cancer Clinic and Infusion Center in Little Rock, patients like Rodney Dardenne, 55, receive comprehensive cancer care services, including chemotherapy, radiation and proton therapy. Read his story to learn more about how UAMS Baptist Health Cancer Clinic in Little Rock is providing Dardenne with comprehensive cancer care and treatment.
Is Your Blood Pressure Under Control?
Nearly half of adults in America have high blood pressure or hypertension. States like Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Texas have the highest hypertension prevalence, according
10 Tips for Improving Your Heart Health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. – but you can take measures to prevent it.
Is Gluten to Blame?
Bloating. Gas. Inflammation. Brain fog. If you’re one starchy meal away from any of these symptoms, you could be experiencing gluten intolerance. Gluten intolerance or
When You Should Go to Your Doctor, Urgent Care, or the Emergency Room
Your baby is having a high fever that won’t go away; you accidentally fell off the stairs at your job, or even worse, you may have woken up in the middle of the night having abdominal pain; all of these are non-expected situations. That’s why it’s crucial when you’re injured or hurt and need medical attention to know whether to visit your primary care provider, go to an urgent care center, or head to the Emergency Room (ER).
Dr. Wilson Cruz Leal, primary care provider and Dr. Sarah Tshitterge, provider from the emergency department, answer a common question of when you should go to a doctor, urgent care or the emergency room.