Arkansas Department of Health Secures $13.3 Million to Expand Statewide Health Data Infrastructure: Investment Comes Thanks To Sen. Boozman’s Support
Little Rock, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has secured $13.3 million in federal funding thanks to Senator John Boozman’s (R-AR) work on the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026. This investment is aimed at supporting transformation projects to improve data sharing, telehealth services, provider connectivity, […]
Heart Disease Remains Arkansas’s Leading Killer: Know the Signs and Call 9-1-1
Little Rock, Ark. – Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in both the United Statesand Arkansas, claiming the lives of 8,531 Arkansans in 2024 alone. This is about one deathevery hour of the year. In recognition of American Heart Month, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) remindsArkansans that heart attacks often happen suddenly, […]
Cervical Health Awareness Month
Little Rock, Ark. – January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) BreastCare program coordinates with a statewide network of providers to offer no-cost cervical and breast cancer screenings and follow-up services. Cervical cancer is largely preventable through Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and routine Pap tests to detect pre-cancers. Yet in […]
Arkansas Department of Health Honors Healthcare Providers for Excellence in Stroke Care
Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is proud to recognize 48 hospitals, 38 ambulance services, 3 regional teams, and 3 individuals for outstanding performance in stroke patient care during July 2024 through June 2025. Awards are based on key performance measures from the Arkansas Stroke Registry, including defect-free stroke care, stroke […]
Arkansas Reports Highest Number of Whooping Cough Cases In FifteenYear Collection History
Little Rock – Arkansas has reported more than 500 cases of pertussis in 2025. Pertussis, commonlyknown as whooping cough, has reached its highest level in the state since the Arkansas Department ofHealth began routinely collecting this data 15 years ago. Pertussis cases have been identified in manyareas around the state, with over 50 counties reporting […]
Marine Sanitation Meeting
Little Rock Yacht Club1 Yacht Club RoadLittle Rock, Arkansas 72223 Regular meeting. Virtual login, click here. For more information on Marine Sanitation, go to:Marine Sanitation – Arkansas Department of HealthEnvironmental Health4815 W. Markham St. Slot 46Little Rock, Arkansas 72205Phone: 501-661-2171Fax: [email protected]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Little Rock, Ark. – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) BreastCare program coordinates efforts with a statewide network of providers to offer free breast and cervical cancer screenings and follow-up services. Nearly 400 women die due to breast cancer, and over 2,690 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each […]
Subcommittee Arkansas Board of Health/LLM Meeting
Disciplinary Hearing. Freeway Medical Building – Room 8015800 West 10th StreetLittle Rock, Arkansas TEAMS login:
Preventative Health and Health Services Block Grant Public Hearing
The purpose of the public hearing is to review FFY25 year-end reports. TEAMS login: For more information on the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant Federal Fiscal Year 2025 program applications, contact Brittney Canady, Grants and Communications Coordinator, 4815 W. Markham, Little Rock, AR 72205, [email protected] 501- 661-2479. The opportunity for public comment will […]
Mena Regional Health System Recognized by the Arkansas Department of Health withState Stroke Designation
Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has recognized Mena Regional Health System as an Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital (ArSRH). “With stroke, every second counts. Each hour of delay in stroke treatment ages the brain four years and increases the chances of permanent disability,” said Bala Simon, MD, DrPH, Deputy Chief Medical […]