Arkansas
Friday, July 1, 2022
My Health Care Tracker Tool Helps Medicare Recipients Prevent Fraud
A new tool aims to help older adults in Arkansas and beyond who receive Medicare track what happens at their doctor appointments. It also can help …
Arkansas Children's Prepares for Kids' Vaccine Questions
The Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines were cleared this weekend for use in children under age five by both the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) a…
Soaring Temperatures in AR Pose Potential for Heat-Related Illnesses
Temperatures across Arkansas this weekend will continue to be in the high 90s, as a heat wave hangs on in the region, and health officials are …
Arkansas Back in Court to Block Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
Oral arguments were held this week on an appeal blocking an Arkansas law from going into effect. The law would prevent young people from getting …
Ark. Grants to Help Address Food Insecurity in Pulaski County
A new initiative in Arkansas' most populous county focuses on increasing healthy options at food pantries to help families experiencing challenges as …
Second Round of American Rescue Plan Dollars Heads to Arkansas
Arkansas is poised to receive its second round of American Rescue Plan funds, more than $786 million, to help residents still facing the pandemic's …
Older Arkansans Face Mental-Health Challenges During COVID-19
As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, Arkansas health officials are reminding older adults of resources available, as the social …
AR Social Worker Creates Resource for Finding Baby Formula Amid Shortage
The baby-formula shortage has hit families in Arkansas hard, and one Little Rock resident aims to alleviate the stress on parents by creating an …
AR Groups Compile Primary Voter Guide on Judicial Races
Early voting is underway in Arkansas through May 24. Central Arkansas community organizations have put together a nonpartisan voter guide for Pulaski …
Arkansas Rejects Most of Latest Federal Rental-Assistance Funds
Arkansas is declining most of the $146 million made available in a second round of Emergency Rental Assistance from the federal government. Critics …
'Emotional Stress' Impacting College Students, Report Finds
In the wake of disruptions and losses due to COVID-19, research showed the majority of college students in Arkansas and beyond who left school over …
Report: Black Women's Health in AR in "Critical State"
Black women's health in Arkansas and beyond is in a dire situation, according to a new report, which showed more collaboration is needed to address …