Arkansas Center for Health Improvement, Little Rock, AR Videos
Videos by Arkansas Center for Health Improvement in Little Rock. A nonpartisan, independent, health policy center that serves as a catalyst for improving the health of Arkansans.
An Introduction to Parental Controls for Social Media on Mobile Devices
There is growing concern about the impacts of social media on youth mental health. We created this video to help parents and caregivers find and understand how to use the parental controls for social media on mobile devices.
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An Introduction to Parental Controls for Social Media on Mobile Devices
There is growing concern about the impacts of social media on youth mental health. We created this video to help parents and caregivers find and understand how to use the parental controls for social media on mobile devices.
Social Media and the Well-Being of Arkansas Youth
There is growing evidence that social media use can affect young people's mental health. ACHI President and CEO Dr. Joe Thompson shares a message to parents on protecting children and adolescents from harm.
Heat risk levels are expected to be high across Arkansas this weekend and early next week, according to the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS). We have tips for avoiding heat-related illnesses on our blog: bit.ly/3qVmNDo
An Introduction to Parental Controls for Social Media on Mobile Devices
The U.S. surgeon general is calling for warning labels on social media platforms because of evidence linking social media use to harmful effects on youth mental health. One thing parents can do to protect their kids is to use the parental controls on mobile devices to limit social media use. We explain how in this video.
Now’s the Time: Dr. Maria Rodriguez-Alcala
"We need to start changing the mindset on how we provide maternal health care—and not just health care, but health in general, how we think about maternal health." -Dr. Maria Rodriguez-Alcala of Heartland Forward on our podcast, "Wonks at Work."
Listen to the full episode here: bit.ly/3yBlb5m
Social Media and the Well-Being of Arkansas Youth
The first full week of May is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week. With evidence growing that social media use impacts children's mental health, ACHI President and CEO Dr. Joe Thompson shares a message to parents on protecting kids from harm.
The amount and quality of sleep we get has a direct impact on our health. In the latest "Wonks at Work" episode, ACHI Health Policy Director Craig Wilson talks to Dr. Dimitry Fomin of Mercy about the science of sleep. Listen to the complete audio recording here: bit.ly/43Z66pS
Sleep Quality and Youth Social Media Use
ACHI President and CEO Dr. Joe Thompson discusses the impacts of social media use on children's sleep.
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Sleep Quality and Youth Social Media Use
WATCH: For #SleepAwarenessWeek, ACHI President and CEO Dr. Joe Thompson discusses how social media use affects children's sleep.
More resources on the impacts of social media use on young people are available on our website: bit.ly/3tYGQCT
Colorectal Cancer Awareness in Arkansas
Dr. Thomas Kang, a colorectal surgeon with the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, sits down with ACHI Health Policy Director Craig Wilson to discuss colorectal cancer and the importance of screening for anyone 45 or older. See more on our blog: bit.ly/43css6Y
#ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth
Social Media and the Well-Being of Arkansas Youth
The link between social media, mental health, and adolescent development is complex. ACHI President and CEO Dr. Joe Thompson offers recommendations to safeguard children from potential harm. Learn more at: achi.net/youthsocialmedia
Arkansas has the highest maternal mortality rate in the nation. Solving this problem means addressing the entire birthing journey, from pre-delivery through postpartum. Here is a look at what the journey for a new mom should be for the best outcomes. Arkansas Department of Health American Academy of Pediatrics American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - ACOG Office on Women's Health - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services UnitedHealth Group March of Dimes Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center CDC U.S. Department of Health and Human Services CMS
On this Labor Day holiday weekend, ACHI President and CEO Dr. Joe Thompson has a timely message about protecting yourself from the delta variant.
A Message From Dr. Joe Thompson: The Delta Variant Is a New Virus
As we head into the Labor Day holiday weekend, ACHI President and CEO Dr. Joe Thompson has a message about the delta variant, vaccines, and large gatherings.
What Cities and Towns Should Know During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Thanks for joining! We're live with the Arkansas Municipal League, the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce, the Arkansas Economic Developers and Chamber Executives, and police and fire chiefs to discuss what cities, towns, and other state municipalities should know about the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about COVID-19 in Arkansas at https://achi.net/covid19/.