AState Student Health Center

10/21/2021

Dr. Mitzi Scotten is a board-certified pediatrician with over 30 years of experience caring for children. She has immediate availability at the NYITCOM Medical Clinic.

Call 870-882-9954 today to schedule an appointment!

08/13/2020

Avoid the 3️⃣ Cs.
There are certain places where COVID-19 spreads more easily:
1️⃣ Crowded places
2️⃣ Close-contact settings
3️⃣ Confined and enclosed spaces

07/10/2020

‼️FREE FOOD‼️ The A-State Food Pantry has partnered with the Food Bank of NEA to host a distribution of food from the USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program on Thursday, July 16 at 9am in the parking lot of Tomlinson Stadium (208 Olympic Dr.). Boxes of produce, frozen precooked chicken and dairy items will be available to ANYONE while supplies last - no income or ID requirement. Volunteers will be wearing masks and practicing social distancing by utilizing a drive-thru pickup system and placing items in the trunk of each vehicle. Please share to spread the word! 🍽

07/01/2020

If you plan to use rideshares or taxis, protect yourself and others from during your ride:

• Wear a cloth face covering, as able
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
• Use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol after entering AND leaving the vehicle
• Avoid rides where multiple passengers outside your household are in the vehicle
• When you arrive at your destination, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

For more tips: https://bit.ly/2D00nYE.

06/29/2020

06/08/2020

KASU News Director Johnathan Reaves interviews Dr. Shane Speights, Dean of the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, about the latest on COVID-19. Click on

06/01/2020

‼️FREE FOOD‼️ The A-State Food Pantry has partnered with the Food Bank of NEA to host a distribution of food from the USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program on Friday, June 5 at 2pm in the parking lot of Tomlinson Stadium (208 Olympic Dr.). Boxes of produce and frozen precooked chicken will be available to ANYONE while supplies last (or until 5pm) - no income or ID requirement. Volunteers will be wearing masks and practicing social distancing by utilizing a drive-thru pickup system and placing items in the trunk of each vehicle. Please share to spread the word! 🍽

05/18/2020

"Regular handwashing is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others."

This video answers important questions about hand washing and hand sanitizer. Transcript: https://www.cdc.gov/cdctv/video-assets/healthyliving/hygiene/handwa...

05/08/2020

05/04/2020

Join us LIVE on May 6 at 5 p.m. for another WLN Empower Hour with Dr. Brookshield Laurent of NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State and Delta Population Health Institute in Jonesboro. Learn self-care strategies that are good for your mental and physical health as you cope with the fears and stresses of everyday life.

Amy Gilstrap will be your session moderator and Kristy Carter will be your host.

Join us LIVE on May 6, 2020, at 5 p.m. for another WLN Empower Hour with Dr. Brookshield Laurent of

05/03/2020

As many restrictions begin to be lifted this week, we still must remain cautious to protect ourselves and the most vulnerable among us. Thanks to the Jonesboro Sun for sharing Dr. Speights’ perspective in Sunday’s paper.

05/02/2020

Here are some things you can do to manage your COVID-19 symptoms at home.

For more information please visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html