Sleep is often one of the first things people sacrifice when life gets busy. However, getting enough quality sleep is essential for overall health. Sleep affects nearly every system in the body, including your heart, brain, and metabolism. We sat down...
Gravette, AR — Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH) has received two Pearl Awards from the Arkansas Department of Health in recognition of outstanding commitment to stroke care from July 2024 through June 2025. The awards are based on performance data from the Arkansas...
January is Thyroid Awareness Month, a time to spotlight a small gland that has a big impact on your overall health, the thyroid. “The thyroid is a gland located in the neck that produces hormones, such as T3 and T4, which help control metabolism, heart rate, body...
As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, many people notice changes in their mood, energy levels, and motivation. For some, this shift is mild and temporary; often called the “winter blues.” For others, the impact is deeper and more persistent, developing...
Understanding Diabetes: What Patients Should Know About Diagnosis, Treatment, and Long-Term Care Diabetes is a common condition, but with early detection, consistent care, and the right treatment plan, it can be effectively managed. Routine monitoring and...
A Message from our CEO on National Rural Health Day Rural residents are more likely than urban residents to die from heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and morbid obesity. Deaths of mothers and babies from childbirth are more likely in rural America than in urban...
