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Another successful regional meeting is in the books!![]()
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The Arkansas Medical Society continued its 2026 regional meeting series on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM) in Fort Smith. Medical students, residents, practicing physicians, and faculty came together for an outstanding evening of connection and growth.![]()
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Attendees enjoyed a networking dinner and panel presentations for students and residents. Presentations featured program directors and coordinators representing multiple specialties across Arkansas. State Representatives Ryan Rose (Ryan Rose for Arkansas) and Zack Gramlich (heyor.ca/2x10Cx), members of the House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, shared the importance of forging relationships with local legislators. ![]()
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John Findley, CEO of American College of Lifestyle Medicine, shared helpful insights into keeping lifestyle medicine top of mind in physician-patient conversations.![]()
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A big thank-you to our Fort Smith partners, ARCOM and ACLM, as well as ongoing AMS partner SVMIC, for helping to make the evening possible.![]()
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Next up: Conway on Tuesday, Aug. 25! ![]()
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Professional liability coverage is an important part of protecting your practice. SVMIC - State Volunteer Mutual Insurance Company is ready to help. ![]()
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Reach out to Arkansas Business Development Executive Christy Reeves at christyr@svmic.com or 615-846-8223 for a quote or additional information.![]()
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Center for Implementation Research is partnering with the Arkansas Department of Health to provide free education for healthcare professionals across Arkansas through the Academic Detailing Program known as AR-ADEPT.![]()
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What is Academic Detailing? Academic detailing is a nationally supported initiative where trained healthcare professionals offer one-on-one education to providers. These sessions focus on evidence-based approaches to managing chronic pain and substance use disorders, including:![]()
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• The latest national guidelines for safer pain management ![]()
• Alternatives to opioids for treating chronic pain ![]()
• Strategies for safely tapering opioids ![]()
• Evidence-based screening and referral practices for substance misuse ![]()
• FDA-approved medications for substance use disorders![]()
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