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December 15, 2017

Congratulations to Our Newest Graduate!

Congratulations to Tiara Jackson for completing the Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program in Pine Bluff this week! She is now eligible to provide in-home care as well as to test for CNA certification. Our next class will be starting on Monday, January 22, with a registration deadline of Thursday, January 18, and will graduate by…


November 30, 2017

Congrats to Pine Bluff’s Newest Graduate

Congratulations to Tiara Jackson for graduating the IHA and AD classes in Pine Bluff this month! We look forward to seeing her complete the HCA class and go on to become a certified nursing assistant. Our next class in Pine Bluff will be starting in January. Completion on the IHA class, which takes about 2…


October 17, 2017

Oct. 28: National Drug Take Back Event

Which of the following poses the greatest risk to your children this Halloween? a.  Razorblades in chocolate bars. b.  Poison candy. c.  Your own medicine cabinet.   Though checking your children’s candy at Halloween is highly recommended, your own medicine cabinet poses a much greater risk to children. Family and friends are the main source…


October 13, 2017

Adult Vaccination Event

Adult Vaccination Event- Pine Bluff The UAMS Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program is working with our local Walgreens to provide an adult vaccination event. DATE: Friday, October 20, 2017 TIME: 9:00- 11:00 AM LOCATION: South Central Center on Aging 4747 Dusty Lake Drive, Ste. 101 Pine Bluff, AR 71603 Flu, pneumonia, & TDap vaccinations will be…


October 6, 2017

Medicare Open Enrollment: Are You Ready?

Medicare, Medicare Fraud, Open Enrollment

Medicare Open Enrollment (Oct. 15- Dec. 7 each year) is the time during which Medicare beneficiaries can review, compare, and make changes to their Part D or Medicare Advantage Plans. Since plan prices and coverage can change from year to year, it is recommended that you look at available plans for the upcoming year during…


September 29, 2017

Home Care Assistant Graduates

Congratulations to Kym, Brandy & Allisha for completing the Home Care Assistant class this week in Pine Bluff! These students have completed all 3 classes is our program and are now eligible not only to provide home caregiving services but also to test for their CNA exam and begin their careers in nursing. For more…


September 13, 2017

Pine Bluff AD Grads

Congratulations to this week’s Alzheimer’s & Dementia Training graduates in Pine Bluff! L-R: Kymyara Hill, Brandy Edgerson & Allisha Collier. Graduates of this 3-day course are educated in how to provide support and care for a person with dementia. They have received basic information on the types and causes of dementia and practical tips on…


September 7, 2017

In-Home Assistant Graduates

Congratulations to our newest In-Home Assistant graduates in Pine Bluff! L-R: Belinda Smith, Brandy Edgerson, Alicia Collier, Amanda Smith, Kymyara Hill. These students have completed their first course of our training program and are now eligible to provide home caregiving services. For those going on to complete all three classes and test for your CNA…


August 15, 2017

Don’t Fall for Fraud

Medical identity theft is the unlawful use of your name and social security or medicare number to obtain healthcare, buy medications, or bill Medicare on your behalf.  It is important that we stay vigilant in reviewing our Medicare Summary Notices when they come in the mail and safeguarding our protected health information to combat the…


August 11, 2017

Pine Bluff Graduates Receive Employment Opportunities

If you have ever thought about working in caregiving, long term care, or nursing, our program may be for you! You could become eligible to provide private duty in-home care in the state of Arkansas within 2 weeks, and be eligible to test for your CNA license within about 6 weeks. Our program also includes…



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