by - May 29, 2022 10:36 am
Jones: ‘All of us want safe communities’
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Chris Jones, who cruised to victory on primary election night, said he will listen to all voices in the debate over safer schools – from gun access…
Health care
by - May 29, 2022 9:57 am
Griffin: Schools, sensitive targets need ‘hardened’ protection
In the wake of the Uvalde school shooting, Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin, the GOP nominee for Attorney General, said he wants more answers about the incident. But he said more…
by - May 26, 2022 8:02 pm
Tom Arens promoted to chief technology officer for ARcare
Tom Arens has been promoted to chief technology officer for ARcare as the healthcare network continues to grow in Arkansas, Mississippi and Kentucky. In this role, Arens, who has served…
by - May 26, 2022 7:57 pm
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine graduates its third class in Jonesboro
The New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University graduated 108 new physicians Wednesday (May 25) at its commencement and hooding ceremony. The class arrived…
by - May 21, 2022 10:16 am
Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary donates $1.4 million to hospital
The Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) Auxiliary donated $1.4 million to Arkansas Children’s Hospital recently to support expert pediatric care for the children and families of Arkansas and beyond. “The ACH…
by - May 19, 2022 2:44 pm
Medical marijuana product sales up 1.1% in April
Medical marijuana patients spent $24 million in April at the state’s 38 dispensaries to obtain 4,213 pounds, up from the 4,166 pounds sold in March. Hot Springs is home to…
by - May 19, 2022 11:14 am
Heifer International HQ sold to health education group for dental, veterinary schools
Lyon College plans to open Arkansas’ first dental and veterinary schools at Heifer International’s Little Rock headquarters, which is being sold to a private health care company based in Little…
by - May 17, 2022 3:59 pm
Growing UAMS division relocates to Springdale
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently relocated its Office of Community Health & Research from Fayetteville to Springdale. The fast-growing division moved from its previous location on…
by - May 16, 2022 8:28 am
HealthTech Arkansas, MedAxiom partner on cardiovascular healthcare accelerator
HealthTech Arkansas and MedAxiom announced Monday (May 16) that they will collaborate on a new cardiovascular-focused healthcare accelerator called HeartX. The startup program will facilitate guaranteed hospital pilot projects and…
by - May 12, 2022 3:08 pm
Southern Pharmacy in Jonesboro to build new location
Southern Pharmacy, which has branches throughout Northeast Arkansas, will build a new brick-and-mortar store in Jonesboro, according to Haag Brown Medical Holdings. Work on the new store, which will be…
by - May 11, 2022 7:06 pm
Our nurses of today and tomorrow
All of us in Arkansas owe our nurses and other healthcare professionals the most sincere and genuine debt of gratitude. Even if we haven’t always taken the time to properly…
by - May 11, 2022 3:46 pm
AG Rutledge sues drug manufacturers, PBMs over insulin prices
Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, R-Ark. announced Wednesday (May 11) a lawsuit against drug manufacturers and Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) for manipulating and inflating insulin and drug prices in Arkansas. In…
by - May 7, 2022 10:39 am
Ozarks Community Hospital opens walk-in lab in Bentonville
Gravette-based healthcare provider Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH) recently opened an outpatient lab in Bentonville. OCH Benton County Lab is located at 907 S.E. Village Loop, Suite 3. Karen Spout, lab…
by - May 5, 2022 4:27 pm
Governor appoints interim Health secretary, new director of Health Department
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday (May 5) announced that Renee Mallory will serve as interim Secretary of Health, while Dr. Jennifer Dillaha will serve as director of the Department of…
by - May 5, 2022 9:03 am
While student loan debt grabs spotlight, medical debt looms large
As the debate swirls around the potential for student loan debt forgiveness, a lesser-recognized but nonetheless persistent form of debt — medical debt — is getting a lot of attention…
by - May 1, 2022 6:30 am
AHA says hospitals had $15.2 billion impact in 2020
Arkansas hospitals had an estimated annual economic impact of more than $15.2 billion in 2020, and they directly provide 47,300 jobs with a total payroll of almost $3.7 billion, according…
by - April 25, 2022 4:05 pm
Arkansas to receive about $61 million from tobacco companies in 2022
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced Monday (April 25) that money from the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) with tobacco companies will be distributed, with Arkansas receiving nearly $61 million. The…
by - April 25, 2022 9:00 am
Alice L. Walton Foundation, Washington Regional partner on new healthcare system
The nonprofit Alice L. Walton Foundation (ALWF) in Bentonville and Washington Regional Medical System in Fayetteville are planning to create a new regional health system that will also involve the…
by - April 21, 2022 2:13 pm
Two Arkansas Children’s researchers awarded trust funding
Arkansas Children’s Research Institute has awarded two medical scientists up to $75,000 each to fund their ongoing work. Drs. Akilah Jefferson and Jennifer Rumple are the 2022 Marion B. Lyon…
by - April 20, 2022 5:00 pm
St. Bernards part of virtual reality treatment pilot program
Retirees at St. Bernards Villa have started participating in a pilot physical therapy program using a special virtual reality (VR) system built, in part, for senior care facilities. St. Bernards…