Healthy Families Guide

Sponsored by Safe Kids Northwest Arkansas

Healthy living is the practice of maintaining good physical mental, and spiritual health. The NWA businesses featured in our “Healthy Families” Guide believe that the greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthier you!

Thank you to our sponsor!

AMAZEUM

1009 Museum Way, Bentonville amazeum.org

The Scott Family Amazeum is a hands-on, interactive museum for children and families. A museum with a foundation in the arts and service, the Amazeum encourages creativity, curiosity and community through exhibits, educational collaboration, and programs, workshops and camps.

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

2601 Gene George Blvd, Springdale archildrens.org

A healthier tomorrow starts today. Arkansas Children’s Hospital is here for you and your family at our pediatric hospitals and care clinics - and at home.

BENTONVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER

1101 SW Citizens Circle, Bentonville bentonvillear.com/359/Community-Center

Bentonville Community Center programs include adult and youth sports, arts and crafts, instructional and fitness aquatic programs, youth camps, fitness classes, and much more!

BETTER BEGINNINGS

800-445-3316 | arbetterbeginnings.com

Literacy is a process that begins in infancy. It involves all of your child’s caregivers. When you look for daycare, look for lots of books. Look for teachers who talk and read to infants. Look for teachers that tell stories children love. Give your child the best beginning available.

COLLIER DRUG STORES

1-888-237-6261 | collierdrug.com

Collier’s has ten locations in Northwest Arkansas, offering free delivery, fast service and convenient refill options. Their pharmacists always take time to answer your questions and provide you with the most up-to-date information possible.

COMMUNITY CREATIVE CENTER

505 W Spring St, Fayetteville communitycreativecenter.org

Community Creative Center is a non-profit visual and studio arts organization providing classes, workshops and camps in a variety of hands-on art forms including clay and pottery, painting, drawing, printmaking, glass fusion and mixed media for children and adults of all ages and skill levels. They provide NWA with accessible, affordable arts experiences, along with spring break and summer art camps, teacher/artist professional development and inschool residencies.

CREEKSIDE CENTER FOR WOMEN 330 Willow Creek Dr, Springdale, AR 72762

CENTER FOR WOMEN

Creekside Center for Women delivers excellent care with the highest quality in OB/GYN care. They provide comprehensive, patient-focused and knowledge-driven women’s health care to women of all ages in a convenient and caring atmosphere. The providers and staff are dedicated to caring for you with respect, dignity and privacy.

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ELIZABETH RICHARDSON CENTER

1760 N Woodland Ave, Fayetteville ercinc.org

The Elizabeth Richardson Center (ERC) is the most comprehensive provider of disability services in Northwest Arkansas. They have been operating as a non-profit organization and enhancing the lives of children and adults with special needs since 1963!

FAYETTEVILLE ATHLETIC CLUB

2920 E Zion Rd, Fayetteville fayac.com

Fayetteville Athletic Club prides themselves in being one of the most family-friendly environments in the area. Their 16,000 square foot Fun FACtory is unparalleled, with everything a kid could imagine to get and stay healthy. They also offer affordable child care for while you get your own workout in, or anytime.

FAYETTEVILLE BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU

1200 Garland Ave, Fayetteville fayetteville-jiujitsu.com

Treat your child to the best Kids Martial Arts Programs in town with exciting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes. At Fayetteville BJJ students of all ages and abilities are welcomed. Each member will learn skilled martial arts, great technique, self-defense that will help them build confidence, strength, and more! There are women's classes, kids classes, and kickboxing classes -just to name a few.

FRESH ROOTS COUNSELING

3901 W Financial Parkway, Rogers freshrootsfamilycounseling.com

Their licensed professional counselors offer family therapy, marriage counseling, and individual and group therapy. Fresh Roots serves adults, couples, families, preteens, teens and toddlers. They provide therapeutic excellence and Christian compassion for the challenges of life. It is their honor to come alongside you in your journey toward healing.

GIRL SCOUTS

1200 W Walnut St Ste. 1300, Rogers girlscoutsdiamonds.org

By instilling self-confidence, positive values and healthy relationships, Girl Scouts provides girls with opportunities to develop positive mental health and emotional well-being. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts is open to all girls in grades K-12.

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GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL

4319 S Pleasant Crossing Blvd Suite 105 Rogers | goldfishswimschool.com

Goldfish Swim School was created by parents, for parents, with this goal in mind — to give kids the platform to build essential life skills that will help them make waves in life. They have created an inviting and safe place where kids overcome their fears, learn to swim, respect the water and have lots of fun while doing it. At Goldfish Swim School, they are on a mission to give kids the courage to dive in.

KARAS HEALTH CARE

767 W. North Street Fayetteville karashealthcare.com

KARAS

HEALTH CARE

At Karas Health Care, patients are valued and the staff works hard at maintaining life-long health! Karas offer convenient care with walk-in appointments Monday through Saturday treating everything from minor illnesses to injuries to physicals and more! They have onsite lab services and x-ray to evaluate your medical needs promptly and efficiently. Karas believes that everyone deserves great healthcare.

KIDS CORP

2210 Main Dr, Springdale kidscorpdt.com

Kid's Corp Inc.

At the centers, they offer full-time nursing on site and Pre-K classrooms that are dedicated to Kindergarten preparedness. Classrooms follow a comprehensive curriculum that includes math, pre-reading, language, art, music and movement. At Kids Corp it is understood and appreciated that each child is unique in their own way and encourages them to develop at their own pace.

MAMAKA BOWLS

495 W Prairie St, Fayetteville mamakabowls.com

Looking for a healthy, local cool down treat? Mamaka offers fresh acai bowls made with healthy simple ingredients. Thicker than a smoothie, eaten with a spoon, and they say it leaves you wanting a beach and 75 degree weather!

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MISSION FAMILY PRACTICE

2630 E Citizens Dr #13, Fayettevill3 facebook.com/missionfp

Dr. Mark Bonner is the head physician at Mission Family Practice and has been practicing medicine for 30 years. They are one of few clinics to offer same day appointments, as well as Walk-In services. If you’re looking for a family practice clinic in NWA that is committed to spending whatever amount of time is necessary, look no further!

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS DANCE COMPANY

1400 SW Susana St #2, Bentonville nwadance.com

Creativity. Fitness. Exploration. Education. NWA Dance Company offers recreation classes for all skill levels, technique classes in ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, tap and acro, a competitive dance program from beginner to elite levels, as well as summer camps, workshops, masterclasses and after school care.

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS PEDIATRICS

3380 N Futrall Dr, Fayetteville 479-442-7322

Northwest Arkansas Pediatrics offers expert, compassionate care to the children and adolescents of Northwest Arkansas. No physician has more training in the care of children and adolescents than a Pediatrician. Their board-certified pediatricians want to partner with you to encourage a good start in life and a healthy lifestyle for your child.

OZARK NATURAL FOODS

380 N College Ave, Fayetteville onf.coop

A community-owned grocery store in Fayetteville that sells organic and all-natural products. ONF is a locally-owned cooperative, meaning that anyone that shops can also become a member of the store. Stop by and grab fresh groceries, a quick meal at the deli, and enjoy their beautiful patio.

OZARK PEDIATRICS

5507 W Walsh Ln #101, Rogers ozarkpediatrics.org

Ozark Pediatrics' goal is to provide healthcare for your children from prenatal to postgraduate. Every step along the way, from your newborn's first doctor appointment, to school immunizations, mental health and developmental checkups, sick kid visits, acute illness care, sports physicals, specialists referrals and annual wellness exams. Ozark Pediatrics is here for your family's health and well-being.

PARKHILL WOMEN’S CLINIC

3215 N North Hills Blvd., Fayetteville 901 SE Plaza Suite 1, Bentonville parhillclinic.com

Since its founding in 1965, Parkhill The Clinic for Women has grown into a thriving practice with clinics in Fayetteville & Bentonville, AR. Parkhill has been providing total health care for women for over 50 years. Their goal is and always has been to provide excellent, innovative care for all ages. Parkhill’s doctors strive to be on the cutting edge of obstetrics and gynecology.

ROGERS ACTIVITY CENTER

315 W Olive St. Rogers rogersrecreation.com

The Rogers Activity Center offers a variety of sports programs for all ages. Their programs are open to all ages, giving the youth in the community many opportunities to learn a new sport or focus on their favorites.

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SAFE KIDS NWA

facebook.com/SafeKidsNWA

Safe Kids NWA is led by Mercy Northwest Arkansas, which provides dedicated and caring staff, operation support and other resources to assist in achieving our common goal: keeping your kids safe. Based on the needs of the community, this coalition implements evidence-based programs, such as car-seat checkups, safety workshops and sports clinics, that help parents and caregivers prevent childhood injuries.

SEE OUR CHILD SAFETY SPREAD ON PAGES 26-27

SALT HEALTH

700 SE Plaza Ave, Bentonville salt-health.com

A first class approach to healthcare. Live Life Healthy — People are frustrated and feel lost in the current healthcare system. SALT provides exceptional medical, spa, and fitness experiences. SALT Health is a place of healing, preservation, and pampering.

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Preven ng uninten onal childhood injuries —at home, at play, and on the way

Most people would be surprised to learn that preventable injuries are the #1 killer of kids in the US. Throughout the world, almost one million children die of an injury each year, and almost every one of these tragedies is preventable. Safe Kids NWA is a local coali on led by Mercy NWA and a mul tude of other partners, including UAMS Northwest and a number of non-profits, government, health care, public schools and early childhood educa on partners.

September is Baby Safety Month & Child Passenger Safety Week

Keeping Baby Safe

• Use a firm ma ress and fi ed sheet for your baby’s crib. Remove blankets and toys from the crib and use a sleep sack.

• Place your baby’s crib away from furniture and away from the windows.

• Set your water heater to 120 degrees to avoid scalds. Child Passenger Safety

• Ensure your child is safely buckled up EVERY me they are in the car.

- Rear facing (birth - 2) - Forward Facing (outgrown RF un l 5) - Booster seat (outgrown FF un l 4’9”)

Scan QR code for the Ul mate Car Seat Guide

Water Safety Pedestrian Safety

Did you know…. • Almost 800 children drown in the US every year.

• A child can drown in 2” of water - left in a blow up pool, bucket, or tub. • Teach kids to put their phones down and heads up when walking.

• Ensure children use sidewalks and cross at crosswalks to keep them safe.

• Wearing a life jacket is state law for kids 16 and younger on all vessels. • Use your head, wear a helmet to reduce head injury and death.

Drowning is quick. Once a child begins to struggle, you may have less than 1 minute to act. When out at dusk, put your kids in bright clothes and use lights to be more visible to motorists.

Slow down and stop if near a bus that is flashing yellow or red lights.

Fire Safety Fall Preven on

• Create and practice a fire escape plan. • Keep kids from climbing near windows.

Install working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and check them monthly.

Keep grills and fire pits away from your house and anything that can burn. • Secure kids when seated - high chairs, infant carriers, swings and strollers.

• Play on soft surfaces at playgrounds.

SNACK LAB

2341 N College Ave, Fayetteville 102 SE 28th St #2, Bentonville snacklabnwa.com

With locations in both Fayetteville and Bentonville, Snack Lab is on a mission to make healthy eating more convenient and delicious. They offer bowls, smoothies, grab & go options, catering and more!

STAR PEDIATRIC THERAPY

385 E Sunbridge Drive, Fayetteville starpedtherapy.com

Star Pediatric Therapy was created out of the love for children and the desire to meet their needs. Children at Star Pediatric Therapy will be treated as individuals and will be met at their current level of functioning. STAR has great expectations for all children, and believes that reaching beyond the stars is an achievable goal for all.

STU’S CLEAN COOKIN

2907 E Joyce Blvd #7, Fayetteville 2308 SE 28th St #7, Bentonville

Figuring out lunch or dinner if you haven’t had the time to plan, shop, or prep your meals can leave you feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. We make it easy to stick to your diet with healthy meals you can reheat at work or home so you can focus on being productive and living your life. View their menu and six locations on their website cleancookin.com!

SUNNY’S ON SECOND

110 NW 2nd St Suite 106, Bentonville sunnysonsecond.com

Sunny’s aims to brighten their customers' lives through nutrient dense, local food in a vibrant atmosphere. In addition to delicious meals, Sunny’s aims to build community through its wellness programming by sharing their knowledge of the many benefits of whole foods and a mindful approach to living.

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SUNSHINE SCHOOL

3400 Woods Lane, Rogers nwasunshineschool.org

At Sunshine School, you will find a team ready to carry out their vision to ensure the individuals have the resources they need to reach their full potential. Their services are designed to develop and enrich lives through early childhood education, therapy and support.

THE JONES CENTER

922 East Emma Ave Springdale thejonescenter.net

With ice skating, swimming pools, fitness classes, runway bike park, gymnastic and party venues, The Jones Center aims to be a world-class destination for building community, healthy living and having fun.

THE LITTLE GYM

2603 W Pleasant Grove Rd, Rogers thelittlegym.com/rogersar

The Little Gym of Rogers offers progressively structured classes and a positive learning environment to create opportunities for your child to try new things and build selfconfidence, all with a grin that stretches from ear to ear. Their trained instructors nurture happy, confident kids through a range of classes like parent/child classes and gymnastics, plus fun extras like parties, camps and more.

WASHINGTON REGIONAL HER HEALTH

3215 N North Hills Blvd Suite B Fayetteville | 479-463-5500 Springdale Center for Health - Washington Regional 813 Founders Park Dr Suite 201 Springdale | 479-463-5500 wregional.com/herhealth

Care for Women, by Women. Comprehensive, specialized care for women of all ages.

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