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Day Care Worker in Arkansas Charged with Felony for Assaulting Child

Friday, April 18 by Luke Matheson

A former day care worker in Paragould, Arkansas, has been charged with a felony after allegedly pushing a young child to the ground at a playground. The incident occurred at ARKIDS Day Care Center, prompting police involvement on April 17. Staff at the facility reported... Read More.

Senator Boozman, AIM calling for improvements in maternal health care

Friday, September 20 by Ray King

U.S. Sen. John Boozman and Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) are calling for immediate action to address the critical gaps in maternal health care across Arkansas, as highlighted by the latest March of Dimes report. Arkansas currently ranks sixth in the nation for... Read More.

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Child and Dependent Care tax credit can help offset summer day camp expenses

Monday, August 19 by Alex Bivens

WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that summer day camp expenses may count towards the Child and Dependent Care tax credit. Many working parents arrange for care of their younger children under age 13 during the... Read More.

Federal appeals court hearing ban on care for transgender minors

Thursday, April 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court will hear arguments Thursday over Arkansas’ first-in-the-nation ban on gender-affirming care for minors, as the fight over the restrictions on transgender youths adopted by two dozen states moves closer to the U.S. Supreme Court. Arkansas is... Read More.

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New Arkansas Organization Will Support Healthy Families by Listening to Parents, Advocating for Better Maternal Health Care

Wednesday, January 17 by Alex Bivens

Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health promotes healthy moms, which leads to healthier families and stronger communities LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Jan. 17, 2024) — A new maternal health non-profit organization has launched a digital platform for Arkansas parents to share their personal experiences before, during and after... Read More.

New state laws affect jobs and economy, health care, law enforcement and corrections

Friday, December 29 by Ray King

A handful of laws passed by lawmakers in 2023 will go into effect on Monday. These new laws include changes to health care, education, labor and taxes. These laws were passed in the regular legislative session and a special session in September. New laws concerning... Read More.

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UAMS receives grant to help students considering health care career

Wednesday, October 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a five-year, $3.25 million federal grant to support the creation of a program that will help students from 20 underserved counties in the Arkansas Delta and southern part of the state pursue... Read More.

UAMS awarded grant for training health care providers to prevent drug overdoses

Tuesday, September 12 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — A $1 million grant from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will allow the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to create a statewide program that will educate and train health care providers on ways to... Read More.

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Court ruling on transgender care said to offer hope for families and providers

Friday, June 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A judge’s ruling that struck down Arkansas’ first-in-the-nation ban on gender-affirming care for minors is offering hope to transgender people, families and providers after a historic wave of restrictions on trans people’s lives sailed through Republican statehouses this year. The 80-page ruling... Read More.

Judge strikes down Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

Tuesday, June 20 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge struck down Arkansas’ first-in-the-nation ban on gender-affirming care for children as unconstitutional Tuesday, the first ruling to overturn such a prohibition as a growing number of Republican-led states adopt similar restrictions. U.S. District Judge Jay Moody issued... Read More.

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Sheriff Woods talks about the lawsuit: Explains how it will take care of previous obligations

Friday, May 5 by Alex Bivens

Legal action by Jefferson County against the city of Pine Bluff that began over a squabble over fees to house city prisoners in the county jail was settled this week with Jefferson County being awarded over $400,000 to cover the costs the city incurred... Read More.

UAMS offering summer health care camps for youth

Monday, April 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is accepting applications for summer camp programs that introduce high school students to career opportunities in the health care field. The Medical Applications of Science for Health (MASH) program is a summer day camp... Read More.

Stories tagged with: care

Day Care Worker in Arkansas Charged with Felony for Assaulting Child

Senator Boozman, AIM calling for improvements in maternal health care

Child and Dependent Care tax credit can help offset summer day camp expenses

Federal appeals court hearing ban on care for transgender minors

New Arkansas Organization Will Support Healthy Families by Listening to Parents, Advocating for Better Maternal Health Care

New state laws affect jobs and economy, health care, law enforcement and corrections

UAMS receives grant to help students considering health care career

UAMS awarded grant for training health care providers to prevent drug overdoses

Court ruling on transgender care said to offer hope for families and providers

Judge strikes down Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

Sheriff Woods talks about the lawsuit: Explains how it will take care of previous obligations

UAMS offering summer health care camps for youth

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