June 8, 2018
WHITE HALL, AR: CNA Students
Our first CNA Fast Track students in White Hall will complete their first week of training today, and will be eligible to test for CNA before the end of June? Interested in our CNA Fast Track program as a way to begin a new career in nursing or caregiving? Give us a call at 870-879-1440…
May 11, 2018
HCA Students Celebrate Last Day in the Classroom
We would like to congratulate our Schmieding students for finishing up all their coursework in the HCA class this week! These students had a big potluck on Thursday and will be completing their clinical check-offs at White Hall Nursing & Rehab next week. We have enjoyed our time with you all and look forward to…
May 9, 2018
CNA Fast Track Starting June 4 in White Hall
On June 4 we will kick off our first session of our new, 3-week CNA Fast Track course in White Hall. This course qualifies an individual to take the state board exam for CNA certification, and is perfect for those who want to start a career in nursing as soon as possible. For program information or…
May 4, 2018
Osteoporosis Awareness & Injury Prevention
May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention month, and for this reason our Caregiver Tip of the Month will focus on the prevention of this disease as well as preventing related injuries, especially those occurring from falls. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes weakening of the bones resulting from a decrease in their density. The mass…
May 3, 2018
Center on Aging Attends Pine Bluff Business Expo
South Central Center on Aging nurse educators Teresa Hamilton, R.N. (left) and Donna Taylor, R.N. (right) had a great time participating in the Pine Bluff Business Expo today at the Pine Bluff Convention Center! As well as freebies and door prizes, the South Central Center on Aging gave out information on healthy aging, caregiving, and…
May 2, 2018
White Hall IHA & AD Graduates
We would like to congratulate these In-Home Assistant and Alzheimer’s & Dementia graduates on not only completing their first two classes, but also on choosing to complete the Home Care Assistant course! These students will be eligible to test for their CNA licenses in a couple of weeks. On June 4 we will kick off…
April 25, 2018
Annual Prescription Drug Take Back
Saturday, April 28, is the Annual Prescription Drug Take Back Event from 10-2pm. This is a great time to return your unneeded and/or expired prescription drugs to one of the participating sites. Our local Walgreens at 2503 W. 28th Ave, Pine Bluff will have a drop box for the event. You can also visit www.artakeback.org…
March 16, 2018
FREE Dementia Care Workshop in White Hall
Caring for a loved one with dementia? Join us for this FREE Dementia Care Workshop taught by our experienced nurse educators. Date: Thursday, March 29 Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Location: South Central Center on Aging, 206 Frankie Lane, White Hall, AR 71602 This workshop will provide an overview of dementia and caregiving for…
February 23, 2018
Medicare to Mail New Cards Starting April 2018
Medicare is mailing new Medicare cards with new numbers to Arkansans starting April 2018. The new ID numbers will no longer include the beneficiary’s Social Security number. This change is being made in an effort to combat fraud and identity theft. You do not need to take any action to receive your new card. Here…
February 21, 2018
Classes Begin at New Location in White Hall
We are excited this week to announce the beginning of our first In-Home Assistant class at our new location on Frankie Lane in White Hall! These students will be certified to provide in-home care Arkansas in just 2 weeks, and will be eligible to test for their CNA licenses in just 5 weeks. To learn…