Arkansas Department of Health

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ADH awarded Research Contract with the National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology and En

Posted: 09/03/21

Little Rock, Ark.--The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), Arkansas Central Cancer Registry, was awarded a Base Contract for Research Support by the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program to collect high-quality population-based cancer data and report on cancer incidence, treatment, and survival Read More

ADH awarded Research Contract with the National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology and En

Posted: 09/03/21

Arkansas reports cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in horses

Posted: 09/02/21

Little Rock, Ark. – Arkansas has recently reported several cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in horses, which indicates the risk is present in local mosquitoes.

EEE is a mosquito-borne virus that causes swelling of the brain. EEE is rare in humans; however, humans are susceptible to Read More

Arkansas reports cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in horses

Posted: 09/02/21

Little Rock, Ark. – Arkansas has recently reported several cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in horses, which indicates the risk is present in local mosquitoes.

EEE is a mosquito-borne virus that causes swelling of the brain. EEE is rare in humans; however, humans are susceptible to Read More

Summer Safety: Fireworks, Food, Swim, Heat, and COVID-19

Posted: 06/30/21

Little Rock, Ark. – The Fourth of July is this weekend, and it is important to remember safety precautions for fireworks, food, swimming, and heat along with precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19 Precautions

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) encourages Read More

ADH urges Arkansans to take precautions during tick and mosquito season

Posted: 06/14/21

Little Rock, Ark. – As Arkansans plan to enjoy the outdoors during the coming summer months, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) stresses the importance of taking precautions against ticks and mosquitoes and the diseases they can carry.

Arkansas has some of the highest rates in the Read More

Free Box of Girl Scout Cookies Available at Health Equity Vaccine Clinics

Posted: 06/04/21

Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health continues to offer opportunities for Arkansans ages 12 and older to get vaccinated at clinics across the state. The ADH Health Equity Strike Team has received a donation from Girl Scouts – Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas to provide a Read More

Local Health Units Statewide to Offer COVID-19 Vaccine

Posted: 05/04/21

Little Rock, Ark.— The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is offering the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at Local Health Units across the state.

The Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is given in one dose and only requires one visit. The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is also Read More

Local Health Units Statewide to Offer COVID-19 Vaccine

Posted: 04/23/21

Little Rock, Ark.— Beginning next week, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will begin offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at Local Health Units across the state.

The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is available to anyone age 18 or older. The vaccine is given in two doses, one month Read More

ADH Celebrates Public Health Week April 5-11

Posted: 04/05/21

Little Rock, Ark.--The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is celebrating National Public Health Week (NPHW) April 5-11.

NPHW is observed during the first full week of April each year. It is held to show how public health helps Arkansans improve their own health, protects them from Read More