Preventative Care
March 27, 2024
Addressing Health Disparities in Arkansas: The Importance of Preventive Care
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By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. April marks Minority Health Month, a time to raise awareness about racial and ethnic health disparities faced across the United States. Arkansas is home to many diverse communities, and unfortunately, some groups still experience worse health outcomes than others. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, non-White communities in the state…