Healthy Connections, Inc.

11/05/2026

You make room for us in a busy day. You bring questions that may be difficult to ask. You trust us with something deeply personal: your health. This Thankful Thursday, our message is simple. Thank you for choosing Healthy Connections and allowing our team to be part of your care.

To our patients and the families who support them: your trust matters, and we know it must continue to be earned. You give our commitment to Community, Compassion and Excellence a personal purpose every day. Read our thank-you message: https://healthy-connections.org/horizons-health-blog/thankful-thursday-patients/

This Thankful Thursday, Healthy Connections thanks our patients and families for their trust, guided by Community, Compassion and Excellence.

11/05/2026

A little Halloween fun deserves a look back! Our Healthy Connections Arkadelphia clinic team joined Main Street Trick or Treat on October 31 at Town Square in downtown Arkadelphia, connecting with local families during an afternoon of candy and community fun.

Thank you to our Arkadelphia team for representing Healthy Connections and to the City of Arkadelphia and everyone who helped make the event possible. We’re grateful for opportunities to celebrate alongside the community we serve!

11/05/2026

Different views. Same Thanksgiving table.

This week on Living Well with Healthy Connections, we talk about something a lot of families can relate to: how to enjoy the holidays when the people around the table do not always see things the same way. Setting boundaries, changing the subject, and knowing when to take a break can help keep the focus on being together instead of winning an argument.

Read the full Living Well article for practical ways to lower tension and make the holidays a little easier: https://healthy-connections.org/horizons-health-blog/holiday-stress-and-family-conflict/

11/04/2026

Men. Lock in. You’ve shown up for work, your family, and everyone else all year. But that appointment you meant to make? Still on the bench. Coach Reid is back this with a Movember mustache and a reminder to put your own health in the game plan. Movember brings attention to prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and su***de prevention. The mustache starts the conversation. Following through makes it count.

Playbook Men’s Health by Healthy Connections can help you take that next step. Make the appointment, bring your questions, and talk about what’s really going on. Call 888-710-8220 to schedule, and explore five ways to lock in your health: https://healthy-connections.org/horizons-health-blog/movember-mens-health/

11/03/2026

More time with the people you love. Less stress about the things you disagree on. November’s The Good Years starts at the Thanksgiving table, where Tom and Joan share ways to keep family differences from taking over the holiday.

This month’s issue also brings Medicare open enrollment help, answers to medication questions, dental and flu reminders, a conversation with Jessica Hood, APRN, PMHNP, and news about podiatry returning to Mena. Make a little room for your health before the holiday calendar fills up. Read The Good Years from Healthy Connections Community Health Network: https://healthy-connections.org/news/the-good-years-november-2026/

11/03/2026

More time with the people you love. Less stress about the things you disagree on. November’s The Good Years starts at the Thanksgiving table, where Tom and Joan share ways to keep family differences from taking over the holiday.

This month’s issue also brings Medicare open enrollment help, answers to medication questions, dental and flu reminders, a conversation with Jessica Hood, APRN, PMHNP, and news about podiatry returning to Mena. Make a little room for your health before the holiday calendar fills up. Read The Good Years from Healthy Connections Community Health Network: https://healthy-connections.org/news/the-good-years-november-2026/

Explore The Good Years November 2026 for holiday stress tips, Medicare guidance, pharmacy answers, and care updates from Healthy Connections.

11/02/2026

A career caring for others should leave room to care for yourself, too. At Healthy Connections, many positions offer a four-day workweek, alongside competitive pay, paid time off, insurance benefits, and a 401(k) with company match. Time for your family. Room for your interests. Work that gives you a reason to feel good about how you spent your day.

Here, that work helps a neighbor get care, a parent find answers, or a family connect with the support they need. From patient care to the teams working behind the scenes, every role helps make healthcare more accessible across Arkansas. If that sounds like work you want to be part of, take a look. Your next opportunity could be at Healthy Connections: https://healthy-connections.org/careers/. Benefits and schedules vary by position.

Explore our current job openings and take the next step in growing your career with Healthy Connections.

11/02/2026

A career caring for others should leave room to care for yourself, too. At Healthy Connections, many positions offer a four-day workweek, alongside competitive pay, paid time off, insurance benefits, and a 401(k) with company match. Time for your family. Room for your interests. Work that gives you a reason to feel good about how you spent your day.

Here, that work helps a neighbor get care, a parent find answers, or a family connect with the support they need. From patient care to the teams working behind the scenes, every role helps make healthcare more accessible across Arkansas. If that sounds like work you want to be part of, take a look. Your next opportunity could be at Healthy Connections: https://healthy-connections.org/careers/. Benefits and schedules vary by position.

11/02/2026

Mena, podiatry is coming back! Dr. Maazullah Khan will begin seeing patients at Healthy Connections Mena on November 11 at 136 Health Park Lane. If you have been dealing with heel pain, an ingrown toenail, or another foot or ankle concern, now is a good time to get it checked closer to home. Visits will be offered on select appointment days, and **you can call now to book for November 11.**

Dr. Khan will also continue seeing patients at Healthy Connections Hot Springs McAuley Monday through Thursday when he is not scheduled in Mena. Call 888-710-8220 to schedule at either location. Medicare, Medicaid, and most major insurance plans are accepted, with sliding fee assistance available for eligible patients. Learn more: https://healthy-connections.org/horizons-health-blog/podiatry-in-mena/

Podiatry in Mena returns November 11 with Dr. Maazullah Khan at Healthy Connections Health Park. Call 888-710-8220 now to schedule your appointment.

11/01/2026

The costumes are put away. The candy? That’s another story. If your children came home with overflowing buckets, you do not have to turn every treat into a battle. A few smart choices about candy, timing, and brushing can help protect their smiles while they enjoy their Halloween favorites.

Healthy Connections shares five practical tips to help families manage the candy stash and keep healthy habits on track. Read more: https://healthy-connections.org/horizons-health-blog/halloween-candy-and-dental-health/ To schedule dental care for your family, call 888-710-8220.

Halloween candy and dental health can go together. Get 5 practical tips for kids, plus dental care at Healthy Connections. Call 888-710-8220.

11/01/2026

The costumes are put away. The candy? That’s another story. If your children came home with overflowing buckets, you do not have to turn every treat into a battle. A few smart choices about candy, timing, and brushing can help protect their smiles while they enjoy their Halloween favorites.

Healthy Connections shares five practical tips to help families manage the candy stash and keep healthy habits on track. Read more: https://healthy-connections.org/horizons-health-blog/halloween-candy-and-dental-health/ To schedule dental care for your family, call 888-710-8220.

10/30/2026

We take caring for our communities seriously. But we also know how to have fun!

Halloween at Healthy Connections brought out the creativity, personalities, and sense of humor of our incredible team! From hilarious individual costumes to elaborate group themes, our clinics and offices were filled with Halloween spirit this week. We love seeing our co-workers come together, share some laughs, and enjoy the people they work alongside every day. It's all part of what makes Healthy Connections a great place to work, and we hope we brought a few smiles to our patients and visitors along the way!

Now it's your turn! WHO WORE IT BEST? Take a look through our Halloween costume photos and tell us which individuals and teams deserve the spotlight! Give your favorites a LIKE and leave a COMMENT telling us who gets your vote. There are some seriously creative costumes in this bunch, and we want to hear what you think! Wishing everyone a happy and safe Halloween from all of us at Healthy Connections!

10/30/2026

Your next APRN opportunity could come with a four-day workweek. Healthy Connections is hiring an APRN in Texarkana, with competitive pay and benefits and a supportive care team.

Build your career while helping expand access to quality healthcare in your community. Explore the opportunity and apply at https://healthy-connections.org/careers.

Explore our current job openings and take the next step in growing your career with Healthy Connections.

10/28/2026

The costume is ready—but is your family’s safety plan? Before heading out for Halloween, check costume fit, plan safe street crossings, and know what to watch for when sorting treats.

At Healthy Connections, caring for kids goes beyond Halloween. My Kids Pediatric Clinic and providers across our locations help families stay healthy throughout the year. On this , check out our Halloween safety tips before the first doorbell rings: https://healthy-connections.org/horizons-health-blog/halloween-safety-tips-for-kids/

10/26/2026

The race is on. The CDC reports that seasonal flu activity is increasing in many parts of the country, even though it remains low nationally. That makes now a good time for Arkansas families to get ahead of flu before school, work, travel and holiday plans pick up. Read the latest update: https://healthy-connections.org/horizons-health-blog/flu-activity-is-rising/

Flu shots are available at Healthy Connections. Walk in, make an appointment or ask about receiving one during today’s medical visit. For many people with health insurance, the out-of-pocket cost is $0, although coverage varies by plan. Stay on track and make your pit stop now. Call 888-710-8220.

10/23/2026

A little pink. A lot of support. Our Healthy Connections team wore pink this week to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month and stand with those affected by breast cancer. We honor survivors, support those facing treatment, and remember loved ones we have lost.

Thank you to every team member who participated. For many of our employees, patients, and families, this cause is deeply personal. To everyone whose life has been touched by breast cancer: we see you, we care, and we stand with you.

10/23/2026

Healthy Connections is helping shape the future of health care in Arkansas. CEO Tony Calandro is representing our organization on a new statewide advisory board formed by Heartland Whole Health Institute, founded by philanthropist Alice Walton. As one of just two Federally Qualified Health Center organizations represented, we are proud to bring our communities’ needs to the table alongside leaders from Arkansas Children’s, UAMS, the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, and other prominent organizations.

This work has a clear purpose: strengthen physician training in Arkansas and create more opportunities for patients to receive care. With primary care and women’s health among our communities’ greatest needs, we thank Heartland for its leadership and are honored to contribute our experience. Read how Healthy Connections is helping move Arkansas health care forward: https://healthy-connections.org/news/heartland-whole-health-institute-advisory-board/

10/22/2026

Healthcare coverage can look great on paper. But does it work with the doctors, clinics, prescriptions and pharmacy you actually use?

This week on Living Well with Healthy Connections, we talk about why your everyday healthcare should be part of the conversation before making coverage decisions. Read the full Living Well article: https://healthy-connections.org/horizons-health-blog/medicare-open-enrollment-help/ To learn more about Healthy Connections or request an appointment, call 888-710-8220.

10/21/2026

A refill question is easier to solve before the last dose is gone. This , we’re recognizing National Pharmacy Week and the pharmacy teams who help our communities manage their medications and get answers to important questions.

Healthy Connections Pharmacy in Mena can help patients and caregivers with practical questions such as, “What should I do if I miss a dose?” and “Who can help if my refill is getting low?” Do not stop or change a medication without professional guidance. Read the article: https://healthy-connections.org/horizons-health-blog/healthy-connections-pharmacy/. For pharmacy service information, call 888-710-8220 or visit https://healthy-connections.org/services/pharmacy/.

10/16/2026

Supporting HIV and hepatitis screening starts with strong community care and partnerships. Absalom H. Tilley, MD, and Leslie Ward, MD, represented Healthy Connections at the 2026 FOCUS Partner Summit, where healthcare and public health partners shared approaches to screening and connecting patients with care.

Healthy Connections receives support through a Gilead FOCUS grant to promote HIV and hepatitis screening in the communities we serve. Learn more about this work: https://healthy-connections.org/news/focus-partner-summit-2026/