by - January 9, 2024 4:29 pm
The Sebastian County Democratic candidates for the Arkansas House of Representatives recently expressed concern about the LEARNS Act, healthcare in Arkansas, voting access and political disinformation. Rep. Jay Richardson, D-Fort…
by - January 9, 2024 1:28 pm
Arkansas medical marijuana sales set a new record in 2023 with a 2.53% increase over 2022, and the number of Arkansans with active marijuana patient cards rose 8.4% in 2023,…
by - January 9, 2024 8:12 am
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the Jan. 1 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - January 4, 2024 10:03 am
Ten years ago this month, the major parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) became effective. Two of the biggest were the availability of healthcare coverage through Medicaid expansion for low-income adults…
by - December 21, 2023 9:05 pm
SmileDirectClub, a prominent player in direct-to-consumer teeth straightening, on Dec. 8 announced the immediate shut-down of its global operations. This abrupt closure significantly impacts its customers and has raised pertinent…
by - December 20, 2023 1:35 pm
A new service for Springdale-based neurodiagnostic services provider Advanced Monitoring Services has achieved 800% growth this year. The ambulatory electroencephalography (EEG) service is the company’s first to use technology to…
by - December 17, 2023 9:05 am
State Sen. Missy Irvin, R-Mountain View, wants a stronger state focus on a physician shortage issue that she says threatens the health of rural Arkansans. Irvin, who chairs the Senate…
by - December 15, 2023 4:07 pm
Officials with the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) and have officially opened another large commercial space in the Heritage Village area adjacent to the Fort Smith-based osteopathic college. Heritage…
by - December 14, 2023 11:53 am
Heartland Whole Health Institute (HWHI) announced a name and strategy update Thursday (Dec. 14) and the launch of a new program. Heartland Whole Health Institute, formerly Whole Health Institute, is…
by - December 13, 2023 2:36 pm
Arkansas needs more doctors, but there haven’t been enough residency positions for new medical school graduates in the past three years, a study by the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement…
by - December 12, 2023 5:58 am
The Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) Auxiliary has committed $6.25 million in support of the hospital’s largest-ever expansion. ACH Auxiliary president Sara Beth Hughes made the announcement at the 18th annual…
by - December 7, 2023 12:23 pm
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of retail giant The Kroger Co., and Bentonville-based technology startup Soda Health are partnering on a new program. According to a Thursday (Dec. 7) news…
by - December 5, 2023 6:19 pm
Dr. Huiliang Zhang at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will use a $1.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study proton leak, a…
by - December 5, 2023 12:33 pm
The American Lung Association recently released its 2023 State of Lung Cancer report, which shows an improving survival rate. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Arkansas…
by - December 4, 2023 9:14 am
CHI St. Vincent announced Monday (Dec. 4) the opening of CHI St. Vincent Heart Clinic-Pine Bluff, a new satellite cardiology clinic led by CHI St. Vincent cardiologist Dr. Stephen Broughton….
by - December 1, 2023 1:47 pm
The Arkansas Health Care Association (AHCA) recently announced its third graduating class in its Medication Assistant–Certified (MA-C) training program. The program was designed to address a growing need for MA-Cs…
by - November 28, 2023 4:49 pm
Baptist Health-Fort Smith is growing fruits and vegetables in a new rooftop garden in hopes of addressing food insecurity among its patients. It’s the first of its kind in Arkansas,…
by - November 28, 2023 11:23 am
The Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas announced it is awarding 32 grants worth more than $3 million to organizations across Arkansas. The Blue & You Foundation is…
by - November 28, 2023 10:57 am
A study at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Community Health Centers of Arkansas, Inc. (CHCA) has been approved for a $17.5 million funding award by the…
by - November 28, 2023 10:52 am
In September, Costco became the latest retailer to venture into virtual primary care, offering its members $29 telehealth visits, $72 standard lab panels with consult, and $79 virtual therapy visits….
