by - November 18, 2020 11:54 am
The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is working with Stanford University’s “Our Voice” initiative to improve “health-impacting features” of the region and will begin with local citizen scientists helping…
by - November 18, 2020 10:27 am
Doctors at Mercy in Rogers say the provider’s new imaging systems are the most advanced navigation-assisted equipment available in Northwest Arkansas. Mercy’s new Medtronics O-arm imaging and associated StealthStation provide…
by - November 18, 2020 9:09 am
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received $2.83 million in additional funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to train and retain primary care…
by - November 17, 2020 4:00 pm
The Delta Population Health Institute (DPHI) appointed Tiffny Calloway to serve as director of operations on Tuesday (Nov. 17). The DPHI serves as the community engagement arm for New York…
by - November 17, 2020 3:43 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday (Nov. 17) pushed back against “pausing” public school athletics and reducing restaurant capacity, both of which were among recommendations in a Nov. 15 White House…
by - November 17, 2020 3:15 pm
On Oct. 15, the Wall Street Journal published an article about the unintended health consequences of COVID-19. The report is a cautionary tale — not one of actions taken in…
by - November 16, 2020 4:53 pm
COVID-19 cases on Monday (Nov. 16) again topped 1,000 with a record 12,490 active cases and a record daily death number of 42, according to the Arkansas Department of Health…
by - November 16, 2020 12:58 pm
Whether one has long-term immunity to COVID-19 after recovering from the virus is unclear amid a lack of scientific evidence. Still, antibodies might be the key to develop a vaccine…
by - November 16, 2020 12:48 pm
Mercy Health Systems in Rogers and Fort Smith are asking for plasma donations from former patients who have recovered from COVID-19. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has said patients…
by - November 15, 2020 10:08 am
Dr. Joe Thompson, CEO of the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement and former state surgeon general, warns that Arkansas’ COVID-19 cases will increase over the holidays if citizens don’t alter…
by - November 13, 2020 2:06 pm
With daily COVID-19 cases topping 2,000 for the first time, Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday (Nov. 13) announced a “winter task force” to focus on hospital resources and workers. Business…
by - November 12, 2020 5:24 pm
This fall, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) at Arkansas State University received a CARES Act grant through the Arkansas Minority Health Commission (AMHC) to conduct…
by - November 12, 2020 4:55 pm
New confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Arkansas totaled 1,809 in Thursday’s report from the Arkansas Department of Health. The daily tally is below the record 1,962 set Wednesday, but…
by - November 12, 2020 2:35 pm
Arkansas Children’s Northwest and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Orthopedics Northwest are launching a pediatric sports medicine program. The partnership includes clinical coverage at Arkansas Children’s Northwest…
by - November 12, 2020 12:37 pm
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced Thursday (Nov. 12) that it has received a $500,000 gift to support the creation of a new regional campus in El…
by - November 12, 2020 10:47 am
How do you troubleshoot a malfunctioning hearing aid during a pandemic? It’s a concern audiologists at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) in Fayetteville have addressed during…
by - November 11, 2020 4:55 pm
Jason Lurk, an executive with Novo Nordisk, said obesity affects 650 million adults around the world with a 100% increase since 1980. He said it’s a chronic health condition that’s…
by - November 11, 2020 4:14 pm
Arkansas Children’s has named Shannon Hendrix as the next chief administrator for the regional hospital in Springdale. She follows Trish Montague, who is assuming an interim role pending her retirement…
by - November 11, 2020 4:03 pm
With the number of daily COVID-19 cases on Wednesday (Nov. 11) reaching another new record, two Northwest Arkansas hospital administrators issued warnings about “COVID fatigue” and a “concerning” community spread…
by - November 11, 2020 2:07 pm
Living Tree Pediatrics, a Bentonville practice, has received city approval to build a 10,200-square-foot medical office building on Southeast 30th Street, near the Mid-Cities Drive intersection. When it’s completed, the…
