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2018 was one for the books, and we ended the year with Christmas parties, New Year ’s parties, and too much fast food as we sprinted around town shopping for just the right gift. Boy, did we have fun! But now it ’s time to act like grownups again. A great way to start is by focusing on our wellbeing. That ’s where Do South® comes in. On the following pages, you’ll hear from local professionals who can help you look better, eat better, and take care of any health concerns you may have. By the time you’ve taken in all this information, you’ll be ready to take on 2019 like the champ you are!
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Norma Basinger, M.D. and Janet Newman, RN 8101 McClure Drive, Ste. 101, Fort Smith arveinandskincare.com 479.484.7100
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remarkable changes. As rewarding as these changes may be, they can sometimes impair vaginal health and lead to vaginal stretching, loss of sexual sensation, and urinary incontinence. To help restore your vaginal health, we offer diVa™ laser treatment, which can improve the quality of your vaginal tissue by resurfacing the vaginal wall. For women suffering from sexual dysfunction or urinary incontinence, we offer the O-shot. The O-Shot harnesses your own body’s healing abilities to stimulate collagen production and cellular regeneration in tissues
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times have you lost weight just to gain it back, and more? Now is the time to make the change! Food is medicine. Everything you eat affects your mood, energy, and health. January will be the month of resolutions so make one to take control of your weight and health. Join me the second Monday of every month at the Main Branch of the Fort Smith Library at 6 pm. You will learn how to push through the Arbonne 30 Day Detox, eat clean, and avoid the foods that are making you sick.
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4300 Rogers Ave., Ste. 15, Fort Smith centerforhearing.net 479.785.3277
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Have you considered how much your hearing health affects your overall well-being and quality of life? For the majority of people, hearing loss is very gradual and can go unnoticed for years. Several health conditions can increase your risk of hearing loss. Some of them are: diabetes, hypertension, heart health, cancer treatments, and dementia. Aging also brings cognitive processing problems that can interfere with communication and can lead to memory loss, increased risk of falling and other accidents. Center for Hearing always recommends taking a proactive approach towards your hearing health. We’ll work together to help you hear your best.
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Beginning January 1, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Smith will be known as Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Smith. It will continue to provide the same high-quality, post-acute care for patients overcoming a variety of major illnesses and injuries. “Our new Encompass Health brand reflects more than the change of our name. It reinforces our commitment to working together to continuously improve the care we provide our patients,” said Dawn Watts, CEO of Encompass Health Fort Smith. “With a focus on clinical collaboration and strengthening relationships, we will continue to play an important role in making a difference in the lives of our patients.”
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The new year is upon us, and Olde Fashioned Foods is here to help with any New Year’s goals you may be working towards. We carry wholesome foods like organic produce, locally sourced items such as fresh-baked bread and products that cater to those on a special diet, including vitamins and supplements. Don't forget 2019 is a special year for us! We are celebrating our 60th year in business by offering 3 weekends with 15% off the entire store: April 5th-7th, August 2nd-4th, December 6th-8th. Olde Fashioned Foods, family owned and argued over since 1959.
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1915 S 74th St, Fort Smith methodistvillage.com 479.452.1611 Methodist Village Senior Living provides skilled nursing services, as well as physical, occupational and speech therapies to assist with recovering from surgery, an illness, or in the treatment of complex medical conditions. Methodist boasts the largest selection of private rooms in the area and offers many amenities including cable, phone, and wireless communication, massage therapy services, a chaplain on staff, and daily recreational activities. In 2019, Methodist will open the doors on the area’s most comprehensive continuum-of-care facility; a 26-bed Assisted Living Center and a 19-bed Alzheimer’s Special Care Unit. For more information on Methodist
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Ann K. Passmore, M.D. / F.A.C.S 2717 S. 74th Street, Fort Smith passmoreplasticsurgery.com 479.274.6600 You can achieve a new look in the new year by combining affordable pricing with the expertise of Dr. Ann Passmore. Many have chosen Botox®, other injectables, and customized skin care treatments to achieve a more youthful appearance. Now it’s your turn. At Passmore Plastic Surgery, you'll receive products and procedures selected for your skin and your budget, and the best possible results from a Board-Certified cosmetic surgeon, specially trained in facial anatomy.
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