Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas - MANA

Happy Labor Day! 🎉 All MANA clinics will be closed today, except for MANA Urgent Care on Wedington, which remains open for your family’s urgent care needs. Have a safe and relaxing holiday! 🏥

We will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day! Have a safe weekend and holiday!

🎉 Happy 10th Anniversary to Northwest Arkansas Psychiatry, a MANA Clinic! 🥳 For a decade, Dr. Lance Foster, Dr. Randall Staley, and their expert care team have been dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive mental health care for all ages in NWA. 🧠💙 At NWA Psychiatry, Dr. Foster and Dr. Staley work closely with a team of mental health nurse practitioners, collaborating to offer a holistic approach to mental health. From ADHD and anxiety to depression and PTSD, they provide comprehensive care that integrates mental and physical health through MANA’s collaborative care model. Their innovative approach includes advanced treatments like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), making them pioneers in NWA for offering this FDA-approved treatment for depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Cheers to 10 years of healing, helping, and hope—and here’s to many more! 📞 Ready to take the next step in your mental health journey? Call (479) 571-6363 to book an appointment, and visit https://mana.md/nwa-psychiatry-a-mana-clinic-turns-10/ to learn more!

As we age, our bodies undergo a series of natural changes. Our skin loses its elasticity, our hair may turn grey, and our vision might begin to blur. But there’s another, less talked-about change: the gradual loss of muscle mass and strength known as sarcopenia. Read the rest of the blog post at the link: https://mana.md/understanding-sarcopenia/.

Understanding Sarcopenia Understanding Sarcopenia As we age, our bodies undergo a series of natural changes. Our skin loses its elasticity, our hair may turn grey, and our vision might begin to blur. But there’s another, less talked-about change: the gradual loss of muscle mass and strength known as sarcopenia. Sarcopenia...

Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease that causes hardening and tightening of the skin, but it doesn't stop there. This condition can also impact internal organs, blood vessels, and muscles. Although the exact cause is unknown, a combination of genetics, environmental triggers, and immune system factors is believed to be involved.

Learn more about this complex disease and its effects on our blog at: https://mana.md/what-you-should-know-about-scleroderma/.

What You Should Know about Scleroderma Scleroderma is an autoimmune disease that disrupts the body's normal tissue production, leading to a hardening and tightening of the skin. This hardening, however, extends beyond the surface, often affecting internal organs, blood vessels, and muscles. While the exact cause remains elusive, research...

At MANA’s new Endocrinology Clinic, our endocrinologist, Dr. Jason Daily, is an expert at diagnosing and treating a range of endocrine disorders, from diabetes to thyroid issues and cancer. Dr. Jason Daily and our endocrinology care team collaborate with your primary care doctor and our interdisciplinary team to offer personalized care that meets your needs and enhances your quality of life.

🌟 What is endocrinology? 🌟
Endocrinology is a branch of medicine focusing on the endocrine system and its diseases. This system includes the pancreas, thyroid, parathyroid, hypothalamus, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the ovaries and te**es. Endocrinology involves how these organs produce, respond to, and metabolize hormones. Visit https://mana.md/clinics/fayetteville-diagnostic-clinic/endocrinology-clinic/ to learn more!

Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas - MANA Based in Northwest Arkansas, MANA is a local physician-owned healthcare group with 25 locations.

The MANA Charitable Board recently announced this year's Murray T. Harris Scholarship recipients and presented their awards at the MANA Administrative office. The 2024-2025 MTH Scholarship recipients are Pedro Vargas, Radiologic Imaging Sciences; Janie Morgan, Radiologic Imaging Sciences; and Kirsten Binder, Doctorate of Occupational Therapy. We congratulate the recipients and thank all who applied!

The MANA Charitable Board offers the Murray T. Harris Scholarship to students in allied health programs in Washington and Benton Counties. 2025-2026 Scholarship applications will be available from February to May. To learn more about the MTH Scholarship, visit https://mana.md/murray-t-harris-scholarship/.

Murray T. Harris Scholarship - Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas MANA's Murray T. Harris Healthcare Scholarship is available for students in allied health programs in Washington and Benton Counties of Arkansas.

On average, Americans eat fewer than 3 servings of fruit and vegetables combined each day. It’s probably safe to say that most of us aren’t eating a wide variety of vegetables. Read the rest of this blog post at: https://mana.md/enjoy-exotic-vegetables/.

Enjoy Exotic Vegetables Enjoy Exotic Vegetables The most commonly eaten vegetables in the United States are potatoes (mostly in the form of French fries and potato chips), tomatoes (mostly in the form of ketchup and pizza sauce), and corn (mostly in ultra-processed foods). If we count only vegetables eaten in their natur....

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Should You Worry about Dengue Fever? Should You Worry about Dengue Fever? National health officials are warning doctors in the U.S. to be aware of dengue fever, a serious disease carried by mosquitoes that has been showing up worldwide at much higher rates than usual this year. Should people in Northwest Arkansas be worrying about it?....

Learn more about CT Safety at https://mana.md/ct-scan-safety/.

CT Scan Safety Can you feel confident about CT scan safety?

We had a blast at Razorbash today with ’s Dr. Woods and Dr. Acevedo at The University of Arkansas! Thank you for having us, , and welcome back to campus, students! Wishing you all a wonderful school year on the hill! ❤️🐗🏈

This year’s average monthly temperatures are about five degrees hotter than last year, and record-breaking heat waves are lasting longer, affecting our health. Extreme heat can cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke, and can worsen conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and asthma.

Stay safe with these tips:
- Stay indoors in air-conditioned spaces during the hottest parts of the day.
- If you must go outside, do so in the cooler morning hours.
- Stay hydrated and wear light, loose clothing.
- Plan ahead during long heat waves and pay attention to heat advisories.
- Check on elderly friends, family, and neighbors.
- Remember, prolonged heat is more dangerous than a few hot days.

Stay cool and stay safe! Visit the link in our bio to learn more!💧🏠👒

Peripheral neuropathy causes weakness, numbness, and pain, usually in the hands and feet. About 60% of diabetics experience these symptoms, but it can also result from medications (including chemo), diseases like Sjogren’s syndrome, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and even vitamin deficiencies.

Symptoms include loss of feeling, numbness, tingling, or significant pain in the extremities. While medications often address these symptoms, chiropractic care is another effective option. Visit https://mana.md/chiropractic-care-for-peripheral-neuropathy/ to learn more!

Chiropractic Care for Peripheral Neuropathy - Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas Chiropractic Care for Peripheral Neuropathy is an excellent alternative to medications for people suffering from neuropathic pain.

“As patients leave my office, I hope they feel I showed compassion during their time of need. For my staff, I hope they recognize the value they provide for the success of our clinic.”
- Dr. Brent Silvey / Northwest Arkansas Pediatrics, A Mana Clinic
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📢 Big News! MANA Foot and Ankle Clinic is moving to 3264 North Northhills Blvd in North Hills Medical Park on August 12th! 🗓️✨

Join Dr. Peyton Baker and our newest expert podiatrist, Dr. Weldon Murry, at our new spot for excellent foot and ankle care. Both doctors are foot health experts, patient-focused, and members of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. They work closely with primary care for the best non-surgical and surgical treatments, helping you put your best foot forward. 🦶💼

Their new location is right by Highlands Oncology in Fayetteville, AR. We hope to see you there! Visit https://mana.md/mana-foot-and-ankle-clinic-on-the-move/ for more details!

Discover the key to staying active and enhancing your health with NEAT! Learn how Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) can effortlessly improve your daily routine and well-being. Visit our website for insights and tips at: https://mana.md/what-to-know-about-neat/.

What to Know about NEAT Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) is the term for all the movement we do that isn't exercise. This can include typing, fidgeting, housework, walking from one office to another, playing games, gardening, or roughhousing with your dog—everything, in fact, except sleeping, eating, or exercis...

💉 August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Vaccinations are crucial in protecting your child from preventable diseases. Make sure your child's immunizations are up-to-date. Contact us to schedule their annual vaccinations! 🩹

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What's Invisible Fat and Why Should You Care? What’s Invisible Fat and Why Should You Care? You might be conscious of your weight or your pants size, but those measurements may not be giving you the full story. Even if you’re happy with your size, you might need to take steps to combat invisible fat. But what’s invisible fat? And why shou...

Are mineral supplements necessary for you?
Discover if you should take mineral supplements and if they can enhance your well-being. For more information, check out this link: https://mana.md/do-you-need-mineral-supplements/.

We understand that biopsies can be scary and anxiety-inducing. That's why we want to share some important information from the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. about the different types of biopsies and what to expect from each one.

Visit https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-biopsy/ to read more and learn how to be prepared and informed.

When stress disrupts your daily routine, sleep, and eating habits or causes physical symptoms, it's important to consult a doctor. Taking steps for your mental health is a sign of strength.

For more information, visit our blog at https://mana.md/when-should-you-see-a-doctor-for-stress/.

When Should You See a Doctor for Stress? People used to say, "It's just stress," as though stress could be dismissed as something unimportant that didn't have real effects on health and well-being. We've gotten past that, fortunately. We now know that stress can lead to mental and physical problems like anxiety, depression, high blood pres...

10 Fun Watermelon Recipes for Kids Ten awesome watermelon recipes that kids will love! All super easy, extra fun and healthy too, perfect for summer snacks, desserts and party food!

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What You Need to Know about Bird Flu H5N1 Bird Flu has been in the headlines lately. It's been paired up with the word "pandemic," too, in headlines like "Former CDC director warns bird flu pandemic is coming" and "There’s no question H5N1 bird flu has ‘pandemic potential.’"

🚭 Did you know smoking-related illnesses are among the leading causes of preventable death? Learn more about the latest cigarette warnings and how to protect your health. Read our latest blog post for important information and tips on quitting smoking!

Smoking and Cigarette Warnings Smoking and Cigarette Warnings Cigarette smoking continues to be the #1 preventable cause of death. The World Health Organization has identified smoking as the cause of more than 8 million deaths each year worldwide. Smoking is declining in the United States among younger people, but people 64 and u...

Engaging in shared activities like gardening, scrapbooking, music, simple board games, letter writing, cooking, playing with pets, and walking can enhance mood and cognitive function and create meaningful connections for Alzheimer's patients and their loved ones. Discover some activity ideas and their benefits on our blog at https://mana.md/activities-for-alzheimers/.

We want to wish Dr. Covert a Happy MANAversary!

Congratulations on your first year at MANA, Dr. Covert! We are so thankful for your incredible patient care and expertise!

Let's show him our support and appreciation in the comments!