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ADH prepares Arkansans for the school year
Posted: 08/06/19
Little Rock, Ark. – It is almost time for school to be back in session. Students may need immunizations or a copy of their birth certificate, both of which the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) can provide.
Immunizations
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Spa closed for potential public health risks
Posted: 08/02/19
HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas – Hot Springs National Park has received preliminary results identifying Legionella bacteria at the Quapaw Bath and Spa. Legionella bacteria can cause a serious type of pneumonia known as Legionnaire’s disease.
Extensive environmental water tests were conducted throughout the spa, the bacteria Read More
Health Department warns of a possible hep A exposure to customers of McDonald’s in Trumann
Posted: 07/25/19
Little Rock, Ark. – Arkansas continues to have a hepatitis A (hep A) outbreak. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is warning of a possible hep A exposure after an employee of the McDonald’s in Trumann tested positive for the virus.
Anyone who ate
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Posted: 07/03/19 Little Rock, Ark. – Tomorrow is the Fourth of July and an important time to remember firework, food, swim and heat safety. Fireworks-related injuries are most common on the Fourth of July. Improper use of fireworks can lead to death and injury, including burns, cuts, and
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Posted: 06/20/19 Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health will be offering hepatitis A and tetanus vaccinations at some Local Health Units (LHUs) to those impacted by the recent flooding. The vaccinations will be provided at no cost to the patient, but patients should bring their insurance information with
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Posted: 06/07/19 Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) formally recognized nine hospitals for excellence in stroke care performance June 7, 2019 at the Clinton Presidential Center. The ADH awards are based on hospital performance as documented in the Arkansas Stroke Registry between July 2017 and June 2018. They are
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Posted: 05/29/19 Little Rock, Ark. – As residents and volunteers clean up after flooding in the state, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) urges anyone involved in clean up to be aware of the health risks. Flood water and sewer overflows can contain bacteria, viruses and other organisms that cause disease.
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Posted: 05/23/19 Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is issuing an advisory to limit recreational activity on portions of the west fork of the White River in Washington County. Activities such as swimming or canoeing that would bring a person into direct contact with the water in
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Posted: 05/21/19 Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has issued the first review of air monitoring data for the Bella Vista community during the Trafalgar Rd. fire remediation. Overall, air emissions in the community continue to be below levels likely to cause health effects for the general
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Posted: 05/03/19 Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has identified a case of hepatitis A (hep A) in Washington County that is linked to the current outbreak in Arkansas. Since February 2018, there have been 335 hep A cases as part of the outbreak in Arkansas. Several
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Fireworks, Food, Swim and Heat Safety
Health Department offering vaccinations to flooded areas
Arkansas Department of Health Recognizes Hospitals for Stroke Care Performance
Health Department urges safety during flood clean up
ADH issues public health advisory to limit recreational activity on the west fork of the White River
Air Quality Review During Trafalgar Rd. Fire Remediation
ADH identifies first hepatitis A case in Washington County linked to outbreak
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