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Jefferson County Health Department building, Coroner’s Office, and Veteran’s Service Office coming soon

Monday, June 8 by Ray King

By Ray King A new Jefferson County Health Department building, a new coroner’s office and a new Veteran’s Service Office are one step closer to reality as the Quorum Court on Monday approved a resolution establishing a Public-Private Partnership with an Arkansas Corporation that will... Read More.

Health Department release guidelines for camps

Thursday, May 21 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Department of Health has released guidelines for opening summer residential camps, both day and overnight camps. For overnight camps, staff and campers are strongly encouraged to self-quarantine for 14 days prior to arrival at the camp and also strongly encouraged to... Read More.

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Jefferson County Health Department now providing daily COVID-19 testing

Wednesday, May 20 by Greg

The Jefferson County Health Department is now providing COVID-19 testing to the public, every day between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. No symptoms are required to receive testing. Individuals may contact the Health Department during business hours, between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, to schedule an... Read More.

UAMS receives grant for digital health education

Friday, May 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The South Central Telehealth Resource Center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), has received $825,000 in federal funding to expand digital health education and support for health care providers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are excited... Read More.

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Health officials report 1,000 coronavirus cases in Arkansas

Wednesday, April 8 by Greg

Arkansas health officials on Wednesday said the number of coronavirus cases in the state has reached 1,000. The Health Department reported the increase in cases, which had hit at least 997 Tuesday night. Arkansas has had 18 deaths. Arkansas health officials on Wednesday said the number... Read More.

Governor Hutchinson Directs State Parks To Implement New Measures for Public Health

Wednesday, April 1 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson has approved temporary changes to Arkansas State Parks’ operations to protect public health during the COVID-19 crisis, he announced at a news conference today. The Governor has directed that Arkansas State Parks implement “day use” operations only, effective 8 a.m.... Read More.

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Health department reports 69 flu deaths in Arkansas so far this season

Friday, March 6 by Greg

More flu-related deaths are being reported in Arkansas as the count now stands at 69 total deaths according to the state Department of Health. Three of the latest deaths were of people age 65 or older, and one was of a person age 45-64, according... Read More.

Supreme Court will decide the fate of Obama health care law

Monday, March 2 by Greg

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to decide a lawsuit that threatens the Obama-era health care law, but the decision is not likely until after the 2020 election. The court said it would hear an appeal by 20 mainly Democratic states of... Read More.

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Arkansas Blue Cross Gives $817K to Rural Health Partnership

Wednesday, January 29 by Greg

An $817,00 grant from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield will be shared between 14 hospitals in South Arkansas to assist with the exchange of patient records and to ensure better continuity of care during patient transfers. The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership is a nonprofit... Read More.

Check Your Refrigerator Before Thanksgiving, Federal Health Officials Recalling Products

Tuesday, November 26 by Staff

If you plan on hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, you may want to check your kitchen. Federal health officials have recalled several products due E. coli, hepatitis A, lack of inspection and other serious issues, according to CNN. Here’s a list of the foods you... Read More.

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McGehee High School selected to participate in Teen Mental Health Pilot Program

Monday, September 9 by Greg

NEWS RELEASE: McGehee High School is one of 35 schools selected by the National Council for Behavioral Health, with support from Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation, to participate in the country’s expanded teen Mental Health First Aid pilot program in January 2020. The school,... Read More.

Health Department warns of a possible Hep A exposure to customers of the J Mart Diner in Redfield

Friday, August 9 by Greg

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is warning of a possible hep A exposure after an employee of the J Mart Diner in Redfield tested positive for the virus. Anyone who ate at the J Mart Diner at 1101 Sheridan Rd., Redfield, Ark. from July... Read More.

Stories tagged with: health

Jefferson County Health Department building, Coroner’s Office, and Veteran’s Service Office coming soon

Health Department release guidelines for camps

Jefferson County Health Department now providing daily COVID-19 testing

UAMS receives grant for digital health education

Health officials report 1,000 coronavirus cases in Arkansas

Governor Hutchinson Directs State Parks To Implement New Measures for Public Health

Health department reports 69 flu deaths in Arkansas so far this season

Supreme Court will decide the fate of Obama health care law

Arkansas Blue Cross Gives $817K to Rural Health Partnership

Check Your Refrigerator Before Thanksgiving, Federal Health Officials Recalling Products

McGehee High School selected to participate in Teen Mental Health Pilot Program

Health Department warns of a possible Hep A exposure to customers of the J Mart Diner in Redfield

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