AR: Health
Arkansas group raising awareness during Black Maternal Health Week
Arkansas is taking critical steps to address its high maternal mortality rate, especially among women of color. In the Natural State, Black women …
Black Arkansans urged to prioritize heart health
During Black History Month, the American Heart Association is emphasizing the significance of heart health education and establishing a heritage of …
Avian flu outbreak highlights need for improved wildlife disease tracking
In the wake of the latest, highly contagious bird flu outbreak in Arkansas and across the country, Congress is considering a bill to improve the …
Health misinformation vs. science: Can you tell the difference?
In Arkansas and across the country, public health experts say the rapid spread of health misinformation online is contributing to a dangerous decline …
Arkansans urged to donate blood amid critical shortage
Blood donations are important year-round, and January, which is National Blood Donor Month, presents a unique challenge because of the most recent …
Arkansans still have time to sign up before ACA enrollment deadline
In Arkansas and across the nation, open enrollment for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act ends on December 15 at midnight. The …
Rankings show continued health struggles for AR women, children
Arkansas again ranks near last in the country for the overall health of women and children. But policy experts are hopeful that can change. The …
Improving telehealth access in rural Arkansas
In rural Arkansas, access to healthcare can be a distant dream - literally - as almost 60 counties in the state do not have enough providers to serve …
Report Calls for Ending Disposable Vape Sales in Arkansas
In Arkansas and across the country, disposable vapes are posing a growing environmental threat, according to a recent report. The U.S. Public …
Survey: Young Arkansans Want Stricter Gun Laws
In Arkansas and across the country, 74% of young people in the U.S. believe gun violence is a problem, and 60% want to see stricter gun laws…
Prioritizing Mental, Physical Health in AR Summer Heat
It seems the summer heat wave has made news headlines for weeks, and Arkansas is no exception. When temperatures soar, the heat can affect not only …
AR Sees Medicaid Coverage Loss in Redetermination Process
In Arkansas, thousands of people have lost Medicaid coverage since April, as states recheck everyone's eligibility, a process known as "unwinding." …