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 incr…

Little Rock - Mayo es el mes de Mejor Audición y Habla. Este mes, el Departamento de Salud de Arkansas (ADH por sus siglas en inglés) quiere aumentar la concientización sobre la importancia de los pruebas de audición del recién nacido y los niveles de avance d…

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will hold a measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine clinic at the Don Owen Sports Complex at 10 Lower Ridge Rd. in Conway on May 13 from 1 to 7 p.m. The vaccine will be provided at no cost, but people should bring thei…

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is reporting a fourth confirmed pediatric measles case in anArkansas resident. The individual was not fully vaccinated and resides in Faulkner County. Because theindividual has no record of travel outside the state, this…

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is reporting new measles exposure locations after an out-of-state resident visited Fort Smith while infectious with measles. Measles exposure locations and case counts are updated at www.healthy.arkansas.gov. Measles …

LITTLE ROCK, AR—With the May 7 deadline to obtain a REAL ID quickly approaching, theArkansas Department of Health (ADH) is taking proactive steps to assist residents in meeting thenecessary requirements. In response to increasing demand for birth certificat…

LITTLE ROCK -- The Month of May (MOM) event at the Arkansas State Capitol will again kickoff National Women's Health Month with a free block party highlighting health and wellnessactivities. The special event – now in its second year – will be held from 4 p…

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is reporting a second confirmed pediatric measles casein an unvaccinated Arkansas resident from Faulkner County. The individual who tested positivewas exposed during out of state travel. Measles is a highly contagious…

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is reporting a confirmed pediatric measles case in anunvaccinated Arkansas resident from Saline County. The individual who tested positive wasexposed during out of state travel. As of April 10, 2025, this is the only mea…

Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has recognized North ArkansasRegional Medical Center as an Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital (ArSRH). “With stroke, every second counts. Each hour of delay in stroke treatment ages the brain fouryears…

Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has recognized Saline Memorial Hospital 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 increas…

Department of Health with State Stroke Designation Little Rock, Ark. - The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has recognized Baptist Health Medical Center - Van Buren as an Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital (ArSRH). "With stroke, every second counts. Each …

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. …

(Little Rock, Ark.) – Arkansas has reported over 200 cases of pertussis this year, which is at least five times higher than the number of pertussis cases reported last year. Pertussis cases have also increased nationwide. Most of the recent cases in Arkansa…

(Little Rock, Ark.) – Tuberculosis (TB) is on the rise in Arkansas for adult and pediatric populations. Arkansas Department of Health has recorded over 100 cases in the state as of Nov. 1, 2024, which is the first time in 15 years Arkansas has surpassed 100 TB…

(Little Rock, Ark.) – National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) highlights the many waysparents, caregivers, and communities can reduce children’s exposure to lead and prevent its serioushealth effects. To raise awareness of childhood lead poisoning prev…

LITTLE ROCK – The Strategic Committee for Maternal Health has delivered a report to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders outlining recommended new policies, programs, and approaches aimed at improving health outcomes for pregnant women, new moms, and babies, the Arkans…

(Little Rock) – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC), and the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment (E&E), Division of Environmental Quality are issuing a temporary catch-and-release fish advisory fo…