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A group of researchers across the Arkansas State University campus are researching concussions and the impact they have on veteran suicides. “The Veterans’ Suicide Prevention Project” is a group of…
by - April 16, 2025 8:06 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders on Wednesday (April 16) announced two vetoes — a bill veto and a line-item veto — her first two vetoes of the 95th General Assembly. Her first…
by - April 16, 2025 6:38 pm
The Northwest Arkansas Council held its spring meeting in Fayetteville on Wednesday (April 16) to discuss two of the region’s biggest concerns — affordable housing and more access to specialty…
by - April 16, 2025 3:26 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville have received accreditation to establish neurology and emergency medicine residency programs in Northwest Arkansas through…
by - April 15, 2025 8:23 pm
Immerse Arkansas received a $600,000 matching gift fund in support of the organization’s goal to build a pathway to healing for youth from crisis in the state. “We’re thrilled to…
by - April 15, 2025 1:39 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders has asked for a waiver from the Trump administration barring Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients from using their benefits to purchase candy, soft drinks, and other…
by - April 9, 2025 7:22 pm
A bill to prohibit pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacies in Arkansas comfortably cleared the Senate on Wednesday (April 9), but Gov. Sarah Sanders has not signaled her support…
by - April 9, 2025 6:28 pm
Jonesboro-based Hytrol on Wednesday (April 9) held a grand opening for a two-person medical clinic in its Fort Smith manufacturing operation. The clinic opened in November 2024 and is open…
by - April 8, 2025 4:10 pm
Mercy Fort Smith on Tuesday (April 8) opened its first clinic in Roland, Okla., just across the border from Fort Smith. The facility at 106 W. Ray Fine Blvd., will…
by - April 8, 2025 3:46 pm
The Senate Insurance and Commerce Committee advanced a bill Tuesday (April 8) that would prevent pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) like CVS Health from operating retail pharmacies in Arkansas. The committee…
by - April 7, 2025 12:56 pm
With advances in science and health and thanks to the growing advent of artificial intelligence (AI), a Little Rock tech firm and regional hospital unveiled Monday (April 7) a new…
by - April 4, 2025 9:53 am
Robin and Gary George and family have donated $1 million toward Arkansas Children’s Hospital’s historic expansion project. The investment will enhance subspecialty care access for children across the region. For…
by - April 3, 2025 3:27 pm
A bill amending the work requirements for participants in Arkansas’ ARHOME Medicaid expansion program passed the Senate Insurance and Commerce Committee Thursday (April 3). Senate Bill 527 by Sen. Missy…
by - March 31, 2025 3:18 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) researcher Kevin Raney, Ph.D., has been awarded a five-year, $2.99 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study unusual…
by - March 31, 2025 3:14 pm
Baptist Health Foundation was recently awarded $213,000 in grants from the American Cancer Society and National Breast Cancer Foundation for women’s health and oncology initiatives. Funding was awarded from the…
by - March 30, 2025 9:31 am
Larry Shackelford, CEO of Fayetteville-based Washington Regional Medical Center, has been a strong leader and a big advocate for helping stabilize Arkansas’ complicated healthcare system. Washington Regional is improving community…
by - March 27, 2025 7:19 pm
Arkansas is at a crossroads when it comes to maternal health. With some of the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in the nation, bold and innovative action is required…
by - March 26, 2025 6:02 pm
Legislation signed by Gov. Sarah Sanders requires pharmacy benefit managers to reimburse pharmacists for prescription drugs within 7-14 days after receiving an electronic claim. Another bill, likely to get much…
by - March 25, 2025 6:12 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Match Day on Friday (March 21) led to 168 placements for residencies in 30 states. Match Day is where medical school graduates…
by - March 22, 2025 2:02 pm
All of the 156 Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM) students eligible to match for residency received assignments, with 15% of those staying in Fort Smith, and 66% locating in…
