by - January 28, 2021 4:50 pm
Women seeking an abortion in Arkansas would be required first to call a helpline where they would be provided information about alternatives and support services under a bill that passed…
by - January 27, 2021 4:52 pm
The overall trend of fewer new and active cases continued Wednesday (Jan. 27) with the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) reporting double-digit declines in hospitalizations and ventilator use. Deaths, however,…
by - January 27, 2021 1:57 pm
Les Smith is the new chief operating officer at Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE). ACHE officials announced Smith’s promotion Wednesday (Jan. 27). He will oversee operations of the existing…
by - January 27, 2021 10:52 am
Congress passed a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package on Dec. 21, which was signed by President Trump on Dec. 27. While most of the coverage of the legislation has focused…
by - January 26, 2021 3:52 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday (Jan. 26) he had an “optimistic” call with the White House COVID-19 coordinator on receiving more vaccines, saying that a consistent and increasing supply is…
by - January 26, 2021 11:36 am
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a $1 million pledge from Larry Crain Sr. to support the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute’s pursuit of National Cancer…
by - January 25, 2021 6:30 pm
About half of those receiving COVID-19 vaccinations as part of a service provided by Fort Smith Public Schools went to teachers, with three Fort Smith School Board members also receiving…
by - January 25, 2021 4:03 pm
New confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases totaled 636 in Monday’s (Jan. 25) report from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), which was well below the 1,109 in the previous Monday….
by - January 25, 2021 11:30 am
A commercial land sale west of Interstate 49 in Springdale registered $1.65 million. Springdale-based Highlands Oncology Group, through its Metaphase I LLC, bought the 4.47-acre lot in the Parkway Plaza…
by - January 25, 2021 8:01 am
Are you a business owner or employer? Are you concerned about the health and functioning of your employees? Do you wish your company could save money by providing better health…
by - January 22, 2021 5:05 pm
New COVID-19 cases in Friday’s (Jan. 22) Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) report were below that of last Friday, but cumulative confirmed and probable cases topped 280,000 and deaths rose…
by - January 22, 2021 2:24 pm
Robert Morris Levy, 54, was sentenced Friday (Jan. 22) to 20 years in federal prison for mail fraud and involuntary manslaughter. A federal grand jury indicted Levy in August 2019…
by - January 21, 2021 4:46 pm
COVID-19 cases rose by 3,106 in Thursday’s (Jan. 21) Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) report, well above the 2,491 on the previous Thursday. The increase ended four consecutive days in…
by - January 21, 2021 8:00 am
When a pressing medical issue arises, who do we turn to for help? Our health care providers. For many Arkansans, particularly in rural areas of the state, that means local…
by - January 20, 2021 5:09 pm
New confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases fell week-over-week for the fourth consecutive day, according to Wednesday’s (Jan. 20) report from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). Unfortunately, deaths rose by…
by - January 19, 2021 3:09 pm
On a day U.S. COVID-19 deaths topped 400,000, new confirmed and probable cases in Arkansas continued a downward trend with 1,331 cases reported Tuesday (Jan. 19), well below the 3,209…
by - January 18, 2021 5:30 pm
The number of new known COVID-19 cases continues to decline, with Monday’s (Jan. 18) report showing 1,109 cases, down from 1,268 reported the previous Monday, according to the Arkansas Department…
by - January 18, 2021 10:47 am
The Mabee Foundation awarded $950,000 to Methodist Family Health for construction of the Mike Millar Spiritual Life Center. The new center will replace the original chapel on Methodist Family Health’s…
by - January 17, 2021 9:57 am
Two bills would require medical providers to allow patients to have visitors, but the Arkansas Hospital Association says hospitals need flexibility to protect patients, visitors and health care workers. House…
by - January 15, 2021 4:42 pm
The week-over-week trend for new COVID-19 cases continues to trend lower in Arkansas, but hospitalizations and active cases were higher in Friday’s (Jan. 15) report from the Arkansas Department of…
