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The Advancing Health Literacy Program talks Diabetes in light of Black History Month

Thursday, February 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

In light of Black History Month, the Advancing Health Literacy Program (AHLP) of Pine Bluff is highlighting key health conditions that the Pine Bluff community face to bring awareness and promote prevention. Deseray McKinzy, the Media Coordinator for AHLP joined the Oldies 1013 Morning... Read More.

Jefferson Comprehensive Care to host free health clinics

Wednesday, December 14 by Staff

During the month of December, those in the area can take advantage of free health clinics, including finding out your HIV status. Rick Walker has this report:

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HHS invests nearly $60 million to strengthen health care workforce, improve access in rural communties

Thursday, August 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Advanced-Monticellonian Newpapaer announced that recently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced investments of approximately $60 million. That investment is to grow the health workforce and increase access to quality health care... Read More.

UAM To Offer State’s Only Online Master’s Degree in Nursing With Emphasis in Public Health

Wednesday, June 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

MONTICELLO, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) is set to offer the state of Arkansas’s only online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree with an emphasis in public health after the Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission approved... Read More.

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UAPB recognizes National Mental Health Awareness Month

Wednesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

In 2020, an estimated 52.9 million adults aged 18 or older lived with mental illness in the U.S., according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). That is one in five adults living with mental illness. Also, one in five children in the... Read More.

Forestry’s ‘Top Gun’ uses drone, LiDAR to monitor forest health

Tuesday, May 10 by Staff

BY: Lon Tegels MONTICELLO, Arkansas — The University of Arkansas-Monticello’s “Top Gun” is putting his piloting skills to use to assess the health of the campus forest. Dr. Hamdi Zurqani, assistant professor of geospatial science, joined the UAM College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources (CFANR)... Read More.

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Southeast Arkansas Behavioral Healthcare guest talk Mental Health Awareness Month

Wednesday, May 4 by Deseray Mckinzy

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and on Wednesday, Sherry James and Joyce Walker from Southeast Arkansas Behavioral Healthcare were guests on the Oldies 1013 morning show. Asked to explain things people should be aware of when it comes to mental health, James said this. Jennifer... Read More.

UAMS plans free summer health care program for students

Friday, April 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Regional Campuses, including Pine Bluff will host a statewide virtual summer enrichment program for current high school sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in learning more about careers in health care. “Find Your Future in... Read More.

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State Health Secretary taking federal job

Wednesday, April 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Health Secretary Dr. Jose Romero, who has led the state’s response to COVID-19 for most of the coronavirus pandemic, announced Tuesday that he is resigning to take a job with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Romero said... Read More.

Judge Gerald Robinson discusses new health unit and coroners office

Tuesday, March 8 by Staff

By Ray King On Monday, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson, other elected officials and members of the public gathered to cut the ribbon on two new county buildings, the Dr. Josetta E. Wilkins Health Center and the U.S. Brown Coroner’s Office. On Tuesday, Robinson was a... Read More.

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Ribbon cutting held for the Dr. Josetta E. Wilkins Jefferson County Health Unit

Monday, March 7 by Staff

A ribbon cutting took place Monday morning for the Dr. Josetta E. Wilkins Jefferson County Health Unit following nearly a year and a half worth of construction on the project. The new unit, located at 3801 S. Hickory Street, completes the first public-private project in... Read More.

UAMS announces summer research, health scholars programs

Thursday, March 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is now accepting applications for its Summer Research Internship, Pre-Health Scholars Program and Pre-Medical Summer Scholars program. The Summer Research Internship is geared toward rising high school juniors... Read More.

Stories tagged with: health

The Advancing Health Literacy Program talks Diabetes in light of Black History Month

Jefferson Comprehensive Care to host free health clinics

HHS invests nearly $60 million to strengthen health care workforce, improve access in rural communties

UAM To Offer State’s Only Online Master’s Degree in Nursing With Emphasis in Public Health

UAPB recognizes National Mental Health Awareness Month

Forestry’s ‘Top Gun’ uses drone, LiDAR to monitor forest health

Southeast Arkansas Behavioral Healthcare guest talk Mental Health Awareness Month

UAMS plans free summer health care program for students

State Health Secretary taking federal job

Judge Gerald Robinson discusses new health unit and coroners office

Ribbon cutting held for the Dr. Josetta E. Wilkins Jefferson County Health Unit

UAMS announces summer research, health scholars programs

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