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Understanding Stroke: Causes and Impact on Brain Health A stroke sometimes called a brain attack or cerebrovascular accident (CVA), affects the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel bringing oxygen and nutrients to the brain bursts or is clogged by a blood clot or some other particle. Because of this rupture or blockage, part of the brain doesn’t get the flow of blood it needs. Deprived of oxygen, nerve cells can’t work either. The devastating effects of stroke are often permanent because dead brain cells aren’t replaced. Symptoms of Stroke B.E.F.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of stroke. When you

The 2024-2029 ADH Strategic Plan represents a roadmap aimed at addressing important public health challenges and promoting well-being across the state of Arkansas. The Plan outlines the roles, priorities, and direction of the ADH over the next five years. Grounded in extensive research and stakeholder input, this Plan outlines comprehensive strategies to tackle five key health issues represented by the icons below. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), with the help of the Office of Performance Management, Quality Improvement, and Evaluation (OPMQIE), took systematic steps to execute the ADH strategic planning process. Survey responses were gathered from ADH staff to identify and prioritize public health focus areas, including health behaviors

Mission Statement To protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans. Vision Statement Optimal health for all Arkansans to achieve maximum personal, economic and social impact. What is public health? One definition – from a 1988 report by the Institute of Medicine’s “The Future of Public Health” – is this: “Public health is the science and the art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and organizing community efforts to do the following: keep the environment clean, control communicable infections, educate individuals in personal hygiene (like hand washing for example), organize medical and nursing services for the early diagnosis and treatment of disease, and develop the social machinery to ensure everyone a healthy

Resources Contact Information ADH Heart Attack Program Arkansas Department of HealthStroke/STEMI Section4815 W. Markham St., Mailing Slot 14Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-3867Phone: 501-614-5232

Downloadable Contact List Arkansas Coalition Metro Coalition Northcentral Coalition Northeast Region Northwest Coalition Southeast Coalition Southwest Coalition Arkansas Hospital Association (AHA) Arkansas Health Care Association (AHCA) Arkansas Ambulance Association (AAA) Arkansas Emergency Management Association (AEMA) Office of Preparedness & Emergency Response Systems (OPERS)

Linking Communities of Faith to Public Health Who We Are The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) understands the important role that faith plays in helping people have better health outcomes. Faith leaders have trusted messengers within their communities and are on the front lines of fighting many of the health issues that are affecting our communities. The Arkansas Department of Health respects the diversity of religious beliefs and practices of all people. We believe that all communities of faith and public health can work well together to promote the common goal of improving the health and well-being of people, families, and communities. What We Do The Office of Faith-based Outreach

The 2024-2029 Arkansas State Health Improvement plan (AR-SHIP) is a comprehensive, agency-wide initiative developed by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) in partnership with a diverse network of organizations, agencies, and stakeholders across the state. This multi-year strategic plan is designed to enhance the overall health and well-being of all Arkansans by identifying and addressing key health priorities through targeted goals, evidence-based strategies, and measurable outcomes. Illustrated below are the five focus areas of plan represented by the icons, specifically developed for AR-SHIP. The foundation for the prioritization of AR-SHIP focus areas is the State Health Assessment (SHA), which is a collection of statewide health data that provides insight into