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Health Dept. warns of a possible hep A exposure to customers of Jordan’s Kwik Stop in Waldenburg
Posted: 04/05/19
Little Rock, Ark. – Northeast 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 Jordan’s Kwik Stop in Waldenburg tested positive for the virus.
Free health screenings offered April 6 at participating barber, beauty shops in Pulaski County
Posted: 04/03/19
(Little Rock) – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), community partners and numerous volunteers will host the 7th annual Arkansas Minority Barber & Beauty Shop Health Initiative on Saturday, April 6, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at locally-owned minority barber and beauty shops, colleges and salons in Pulaski County. Read More
ADH Celebrates Public Health Week April 1-7
Posted: 04/01/19
Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is celebrating National Public Health Week (NPHW) April 1-7.
NPHW is observed during the first full week of April each year. During the week, health professionals connect with individuals and communities to show how public health helps Read More
Garland County Health Unit open Mondays until 6 p.m.
Posted: 03/13/19
Hot Springs, AR –Starting on April 1, 2019, the Garland County Health Unit will have special hours on Mondays from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. These adjusted hours give the unit the opportunity to stay open later to accommodate those who are not able to come in during normal business Read More
Dr. Floyd Gonzalez of De Queen recognized for contributions to HPV vaccination
Posted: 02/27/19
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Cancer Society, and Association of American Cancer Institutes Recognize Dr. Gonzalez with HPV Vaccine Is Cancer Prevention Champion Award.
Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health and the Arkansas Immunization Read More
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the ADH urge precautions against measles
Posted: 02/22/19
Little Rock, Ark. – Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) are urging Arkansans to take advantage of safe and proven vaccines to prevent a possible outbreak of measles in the Natural State.
The diagnosis of even Read More
Mumps cases identified on the UA Fayetteville campus
Posted: 02/20/19
Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has identified three confirmed cases and one suspected case of mumps on the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville campus in the last few weeks. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to make sure they are up to date on Read More
50 Year Time Capsule Reveal
Posted: 02/20/19
Read MoreADH Issues Public Health Advisory on Cannabis
Posted: 02/13/19
Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is issuing a public health advisory to warn Arkansans about the risks of harm associated with use of products derived from Cannabis, including marijuana and hemp, that claim to benefit health. ADH is partnering with Arkansas Surgeon General Dr. Read More
Health Department warns of a possible hep A exposure to customers of Subway in Trumann
Posted: 02/11/19
Little Rock, Ark. – Northeast Arkansas continues to have a hepatitis A (hep A) outbreak, and the ADH is warning of a possible hep A exposure after an employee of Subway in Trumann tested positive for the virus.
Anyone who ate at the Subway restaurant at 121 Read More
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