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October 27, 2025

About 32 Arkansans are Hospitalized for Stroke Each Day

Little Rock, Ark. – Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. In Arkansas, nearly 32 people are hospitalized from this disease every single day; this is at least one Arkansan every hour. With World Stroke Day on October 29, the Arkansas D…

October 20, 2025

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 19-25, 2025

(Little Rock, Ark.) – National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) highlights how parents, caregivers, and communities can lower children’s exposure to lead and avoid its serious health effects. To raise awareness of childhood lead poisoning prevention, the…

October 01, 2025

Arkansas Department of Health

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 to offer free breast and cervical cancer screenings and follow-up services. Ne…

May 20, 2025

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Mena Regional Health System Recognized by the Arkansas Department of Health withState Stroke Designation

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…

May 15, 2025

Arkansas Department of Health

Mayo es el Mes de Mejor Audición y Habla

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…

May 09, 2025

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MMR vaccine clinic to be held in Conway May 13

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…

April 29, 2025

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Fourth case of measles in Arkansas identified in 2025

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…

April 25, 2025

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New measles exposure locations added to ADH website

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 …

April 24, 2025

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Arkansas Health Department Extends Hours This Saturday to Support REAL ID Deadline

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…

April 22, 2025

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MOM block party planned at State Capitol to recognize National Women’s Health Month

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…

April 10, 2025

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Second case of measles in Arkansas identified in 2025

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…

April 10, 2025

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First case of measles in Arkansas identified since 2018

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…

April 09, 2025

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North Arkansas Regional Medical Center Recognized by the Arkansas Department of Health with State Stroke Designation

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…

April 04, 2025

Arkansas Minority Health Commission

Arkansas Minority Health Commission Hosts State of Minority Health Convening Event Commemorates National Minority Health Month

Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Minority Health Commission will host its State of Minority Health convening from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm on Friday, April 18, 2025. “'Seeds' of Change in Minority Communities: Creating Collaborative S…

April 03, 2025

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Saline Memorial Hospital Recognized by the Arkansas Department of Health with State Stroke Designation

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…

February 18, 2025

Arkansas Department of Health Recognizes Healthcare Providers for Stroke Care Performance

Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) recognizes 40 hospitals, 45 ambulance services, one regional team, and four individuals for excellence in stroke patient care. The hospital awards are based on stroke care performance as documented…

January 22, 2025

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Baptist Health – Van Buren Recognized by the Arkansas

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 …

January 16, 2025

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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. …

November 20, 2024

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Whooping Cough

(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…

November 15, 2024

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Tuberculosis cases rise in Arkansas

(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…

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