West Washington County Clinic

04/09/2026

When your heart is working properly, it contracts and relaxes in a regular rhythm. If your heartbeat speeds up or becomes irregular, you could be experiencing atrial fibrillation or AFib.

If you have symptoms of AFib, talk to your primary care provider or a cardiologist.

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04/02/2026

Spring is in the air... and that means seasonal allergies! 🌸🤧

Although seasonal allergies often begin in childhood, you can develop them later in life. This graphic shows common allergy symptoms.

Visit bit.ly/3OXM5rP to learn more about ways to relieve symptoms and when to see a doctor for your seasonal allergies.

03/30/2026

Current guidelines recommend colorectal cancer screenings beginning at age 45. Are you due? Come see us so we can discuss your options.

Cases of colorectal cancer have been increasing in adults under age 50 for several years.

A person's risk for colorectal cancer is influenced by several factors, some of which may be changed with healthy lifestyle choices.

Talk with your primary care provider about your risk and when to start colon cancer screenings.

03/30/2026

Clayton Tile did a great job replacing our floors!

03/26/2026

Positive affirmations and music — a great combination!

'Why Am I So Happy' (LYRICS)Music & lyrics by Cole AdamsFeaturing and Recorded in 417 hz LISTEN HERE https://tr.ee/Jh1J_WuQFa...

03/26/2026

Type 2 diabetes makes up 95% of all diabetes cases in the United States, according to the CDC.

Common symptoms of Type 2 diabetes include increased hunger or thirst, frequent urination and unexplained weight changes. The first step in preventing or delaying Type 2 diabetes is knowing your risk factors.

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03/25/2026

Floor work in progress!

03/23/2026

Eating foods included in the MIND diet, an eating plan that combines both the Mediterranean diet and the heart-healthy DASH diet, has been shown to lower the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disorders.

To learn more about the MIND diet, visit bit.ly/3tTYI1w.

03/23/2026

We are getting new floors this week (March 23 spring break)!!! All patients will be seen at the school clinic location just a few blocks north of the Lincoln square. This is the location where Tera Thompson APRN sees patients daily. We apologize for the inconvenience. Gratitude to everyone for their patience with these changes.

03/21/2026

Did you know Alzheimer’s disease develops 10-15 years before many people are officially diagnosed? You can lower your risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia by exercising your brain.

Try these tips to boost your brain health!

03/19/2026

How much time does your teen spend on social media?

According to the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI), many teens reported being on social media until after midnight most nights, which negatively impacts their sleep and can lead to poor mental health.

Use these tips to help your teen create healthy social media habits and learn more at bit.ly/3Wv5y8X.

03/19/2026

According to the American Cancer Society, more than 40% of cancers and cancer deaths could be prevented with lifestyle changes.

This graphic shows six ways to reduce your risk of cancer through healthy changes. To learn more about cancer prevention, visit bit.ly/3yYk4NW.