Press Releases

Little Rock, Ark. – With at least one health unit in every county, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is prepared to help students begin the 2026-2027 school year by providing immunizations, as well as immunization and birth records needed for school enro…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, alongside the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), today announced the launch of its first coordinated, statewide campaign to help mothers find care close to home. The campaign kicked off with the third annu…

Third Annual Month of May (MOM) Block Party offers free resources, food trucks, and connections. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Health invites Central Arkansas families to kick offWomen’s Health Month at the third annual Month of May (MOM) B…

Little Rock, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Health is partnering with the Master Gardeners of Garland County, Child Care Aware®, and National Park College to host two soilSHOPs (Soil Screening, Health, Outreach, and Partnership). The soilSHOPs will be held …

Little Rock, Ark. – On Friday, April 17, 2026, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Minority Health Commission will host its 9th Biennial Minority Health Summit from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the North Little Rock Event Center, 120 N. Main Street. This year’s the…

Crossett, Ark. – The Ashley County Health Unit in Crossett is closed until further notice due to damage from last month’s winter storm. People who need services that were previously offered at the Crossett location are encouraged to go to the Ashley County …

Little Rock, Ark. — The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has secured $13.3 million in federal funding thanks to Senator John Boozman’s (R-AR) work on the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026. This inve…

Little Rock, Ark. – Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in both the United Statesand Arkansas, claiming the lives of 8,531 Arkansans in 2024 alone. This is about one deathevery hour of the year. In recognition of American Heart Month, the Arkan…

Little Rock, Ark. – January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) BreastCare program coordinates with a statewide network of providers to offer no-cost cervical and breast cancer screenings and follow-up services. Cervi…

Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is proud to recognize 48 hospitals, 38 ambulance services, 3 regional teams, and 3 individuals for outstanding performance in stroke patient care during July 2024 through June 2025. Awards are based o…

Little Rock – Arkansas has reported more than 500 cases of pertussis in 2025. Pertussis, commonlyknown as whooping cough, has reached its highest level in the state since the Arkansas Department ofHealth began routinely collecting this data 15 years ago. Pertu…

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…

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…