Arkansas Minority Health Commission to host 8th Biennial Minority Health Summit
Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Arkansas Minority Health Commission (AMHC) is hosting its 8th Biennial Minority Health Summit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. “Maternal Health in Arkansas–When Chronic Disease and Social Drivers Interact,” will be an in-person and live-streamed virtual event featuring panels and […]
National Children’s Dental Health Month teaches children oral hygiene and dental care
(Little Rock, Ark.) – February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, which promotes the benefits of good oral health to children and their caregivers. This month, the Arkansas Department of Health’s Office of Oral Health (ADH OOH) will supply oral health kits to the Arkansas State Library to share with partner libraries statewide. Community Health […]
Cervical Health Awareness Month
Little Rock, Ark. – January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) BreastCare program coordinates efforts with a statewide network of providers offering no-cost cervical and breast cancer screenings and follow-up services. Cervical cancer is largely preventable with Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination, and routine pap tests to detect pre-cancers. Yet, […]
Arkansas Minority Health Commission announces Food Desert Elimination Grant Application
Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) – Arkansas Minority Health Commission announces its request for application (RFA) availability for food desert elimination efforts around the state. The Commission will award a maximum of 4 grants of up to $10,000 each to community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and non-profits focused on food desert […]
Arkansas Dept of Health recognizes healthcare providers for stroke care performance
Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) recognizes 39 hospitals, 48 ambulance services, two regional teams, and two individuals for excellence in stroke patient care. The hospital awards are based on stroke care performance as documented in the Arkansas Stroke Registry for July 2022 and June 2023 patient discharges. They are given […]
Anti-vaping campaign for young children
Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) released a new anti-vaping campaign animated video for children ages 5-7. Created by ADH staff, Coral’s Reef is a campaign designed to educate young children. The average age of nicotine initiation for minors in Arkansas is 13 years of age. Most anti-vaping campaigns target children […]
Arkansas Department of Health partners with Arkansas Foodbank Network to provide oral health kits
(Little Rock, Ark.) – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Office of Oral Health is partnering with the Arkansas Foodbank Network to provide more than 5,000 oral health kits to Arkansans in need. The oral health kits, which include toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss, will be available to the Foodbank’s member organizations beginning this fall. “Oral […]
Wild bat exposure at State Fairgrounds
Little Rock, Ark. – On Saturday, October 21, two individuals were exposed to a bat that was acting unusually in the horse barn at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds. The bat was not captured for testing, and these individuals were advised to begin rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). As a precaution, we are asking individuals who may […]
Locally acquired malaria identified in Arkansas
Little Rock -The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has identified a case of locally acquired malaria in an Arkansas resident. The person resides in Saline County and has not traveled out of the country. This is the only known locally acquired case of malaria in Arkansas. Multiple other cases of locally acquired malaria contracted in […]
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 offering no-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings and follow-up services. Nearly 400 women die due to breast cancer and over 2500 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year […]
