Speakers Bureau
Need a program for your civic group, church or business? Consider the knowledgeable team at Northwest Health. With five hospitals, a combined medical staff of more than 900 physicians, 2,400 associates and 487 beds, Northwest Health is the largest health system in Northwest Arkansas. To request a specific topic or explore options, contact us at CommunityRelations@NW-Health.com or (479) 757-LIFE (5433).
Through this free community service, we offer such topics as:
Emergency Preparedness
Until Help Arrives
You Are the Help Until Help Arrives (Until Help Arrives) is a new program dedicated to educating and empowering the public to take action in emergency situations and provide lifesaving care before professional help arrives. Life-threatening emergencies can happen fast and emergency responders aren't always nearby. You may be able to save a life by taking simple actions immediately. This course is endorsed by The Department of Homeland Defense and Dr. Reed Smith of Emergency Services International for preparing lay public for events of manmade or natural disaster response.
Self-Care
Take Control of Your Health: Getting the Most out of Your Doctor Visit
A visit to the doctor can be an uneasy experience, especially if your physician uses lots of big words, seems rushed, or shares a lot of information in a short time. You may forget some of your questions or concerns, confuse what you heard or leave the doctor's office feeling like you need another round of consultation. Making the most of your doctor visit requires preparation, patience and participation.
Heart Disease 101
Heart disease is the nation's number one killer, but there are preventative measures that you can take to reduce your risks. Learn the risk factors for heart disease, tips for healthier living, the diagnostic tests and screenings available, as well as the management and treatment of cardiovascular disease including stents and surgery.
Is Your Blood Pressure Too High, Too Low or Just Right?
Sometimes what you don't know can kill you. Nearly 80 million Americans are living with high blood pressure. Some populations, including young adults and minorities, are at greater risk of going undiagnosed. Learn what high blood pressure is, what the numbers mean and how you can better control your numbers.
Stress Management
Managing stress is key to living a heart-healthy life. Take time out of your busy, stressful day to learn about the newest research on how stress affects your heart health and simple ways you can better manage your stress.
Being a wise health care consumer
- Advance directives
- Primary, urgent and emergency care: how to choose
- Understanding my insurance
- Why you need a primary care doctor
Bones, joints and sports medicine
- Arthritis
- Back pain: risk and prevention
- Bone and joint health
- Fall prevention
- Minimally invasive and robotic surgery options
Cardiovascular health
- Stroke alert! How to minimize your risk of stroke
- Heart attack! How to minimize your risk of heart disease
- Hands-Only CPR: How to help someone in cardiac arrest
- Peripheral vascular disease
Emergency prevention and preparedness
- Basic first aid
- Bike helmet safety
- Medication safety
- Until help arrives
Mental and behavioral health
- ASIST (2-day suicide awareness and intervention workshop)
- Know the signs and how to help: depression and anxiety
- SafeTalk (4-hour suicide awareness)
- Stress management
Nutrition
- Weight management: choosing a weight loss program
- Get your plate in shape! Preventing and managing type II diabetes
- The DASH diet for blood pressure control
- Reading food labels
- Healthy eating on a budget
Podiatry
- Arthritis of the foot and ankle
- Bunions, hammertoes and other structural changes in the foot
- Diabetic foot care and wound prevention
- Heel pain – so many causes and so many treatments
- Sprain, strains and other injuries to the foot and ankle
- Regenerative medicine as it pertains to the foot and ankle
Preventing and detecting cancer
- Cancer screenings: who needs what and when
Sleep
- Healthy sleeping: tips plus recognizing sleep disorders
Women's health
- Childbirth: the newest options
- Managing menopause
- Minimally invasive and robotic surgery options
To request a specific topic or explore other options, contact us at:
CommunityRelations@NW-Health.com
(479) 757-LIFE (5433)