by - February 17, 2025 10:15 am
Health care provider Mercy opened its sixth new clinic in Arkansas in recent months and the state’s second 65 Prime+ clinic. The 4,067-square-foot 65 Prime+ clinic is at 3801 W….
by - February 13, 2025 4:36 pm
The Cherokee Nation on Thursday (Feb. 13) announced an $8 million contribution to Mercy-Fort Smith for its planned cancer center. The hospital system has been relatively quiet about the planned…
by - February 12, 2025 3:11 pm
A bill that would repeal Arkansas’ statewide fluoridation program and remove the requirement that water systems maintain a fluoride content failed in the Senate Public Health Committee on Wednesday (Feb….
by - February 11, 2025 5:18 pm
The Trump administration’s announced cuts to research funding could cost two of Arkansas’ major health care centers millions of dollars, but state elected officials say they support the president’s actions…
by - February 10, 2025 1:27 pm
The Lyon College School of Dental Medicine announced Monday (Feb. 10) it received initial accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). It will welcome its inaugural class in June….
by - February 10, 2025 1:04 pm
A plethora of bills aimed at improving Arkansas’ economic development incentives is in the process of being filed and debated at the state Capitol. The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC)…
by - February 9, 2025 10:12 am
Like nearly every other hospital CEO, funding challenges, policy changes at the state and federal level, and the never-ending struggle to contain rising costs and improve access are on Baptist…
by - February 7, 2025 1:08 pm
Saline Memorial Hospital announced Friday (Feb. 7) the appointment of Char Boulch as the new CEO for Saline Health System, effective Feb. 17. Boulch, who was Saline Memorial Hospital’s chief…
by - February 7, 2025 10:01 am
The rising cost of health care, lack of access in many rural areas around the state, and the highest maternal mortality rate in the country are big challenges that advocates,…
by - February 6, 2025 11:53 am
Laura Kellams went from writing about the news to shaping it when she left the newspaper profession to become Northwest Arkansas director for Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families in…
by - February 6, 2025 11:40 am
Amidst a backdrop of moms with babies, Gov. Sarah Sanders on Thursday (Feb. 6) unveiled at the state Capitol her much anticipated maternal health care package aimed at improving Arkansas’…
by - February 5, 2025 5:22 pm
Arkansas’ medical marijuana sales in 2024 were down more than 2% compared to record sales in 2023, but the pounds sold were up more than 20%, according to figures posted…
by - February 5, 2025 11:04 am
Twenty health care and health tech companies from across Arkansas will participate in the second annual cohort for the Arkansas Collaborative for Technological and Innovative Venture Equality (ACTIVE) program. This…
by - February 4, 2025 9:07 pm
OrthoArkansas announced Tuesday (Feb. 4) that Kirk Reynolds, MD, a veteran orthopedic surgeon, has been named the new president of the physician-owned orthopedic clinic. Dr. Reynolds, who has been with…
by - February 3, 2025 6:07 pm
It’s flu season and the Fort Smith region is experiencing high numbers of the winter illness. Local hospitals and clinics and are doing what they can to treat the increased…
by - February 3, 2025 2:40 pm
Washington Regional Medical System and Baptist Health Cancer Center-Fort Smith announced new hires and promotions in recent weeks, including Tyler Giess moving from Texas to be director of laboratory at…
by - January 30, 2025 8:24 pm
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has been recommended for $10.7 million in funding through the Digital Equity Competitive Grant…
by - January 28, 2025 5:16 pm
Arkansas Spine and Pain (ASAP) announced E. Scot Davis as its new CEO. In this role, Davis will oversee financial and clinical operations across seven locations in Central Arkansas. “ASAP…
by - January 28, 2025 5:08 pm
A bill that would only allow an injured plaintiff to recoup the medical bills that are paid by an insurer was debated and approved in a special order of business…
by - January 28, 2025 1:01 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders on Tuesday (Jan. 28) pitched the new Trump administration for a waiver to Arkansas’ Medicaid insurance program that will add a work requirement for able-bodied individuals. The…
