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Dr. Asif Masood, MD Named Medical Director of the Jefferson Regional Jones-Dunklin Cancer Center

Thursday, June 12 by Greg

Jefferson Regional Jones-Dunklin Cancer Center is proud to announce that Hematologist/Oncologist Asif Masood, MD, has been appointed as Medical Director. Dr. Masood brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role, solidifying the center’s dedication to providing exceptional and compassionate care for... Read More.

Arkansas Governor Vetoes Bills on Medical Records and Behavioral Health Programs

Friday, April 25 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders recently vetoed two bills, each carrying emergency clauses that would have rendered them effective immediately upon her signature. The first, House Bill 1961, aimed to allow medical providers to temporarily withhold a patient's medical records for up to 30 days... Read More.

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Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County releases statement following data breach

Thursday, October 3 by Luke Matheson

A data breach at Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County has led to unauthorized access to addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, treatment information, medical record numbers, provider names, and/or dates of treatment. A statement has been released by Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County following the breach. That... Read More.

Medical marijuana expansion ruled off November ballot

Tuesday, October 1 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An effort to expand Arkansas’ medical marijuana program fell short of the required signatures and won’t qualify for the November ballot, Secretary of State John Thurston said Monday. Arkansans for Patient Access, the group behind the measure, said it planned to... Read More.

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Measure to expand medical marijuana in Arkansas won’t qualify for the ballot

Monday, September 30 by Luke Matheson

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An effort to expand Arkansas’ medical marijuana program fell short of the required signatures and won’t qualify for the November ballot, Secretary of State John Thurston said Monday. Arkansans for Patient Access, the group behind the measure, said... Read More.

UAMS welcomes new medical students

Thursday, August 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine welcomed 175 new medical students to its Little Rock and Fayetteville campuses in an Aug. 9 white coat ceremony attended by hundreds of friends, family and other well-wishers. A tradition for... Read More.

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State medical examiner to determine cause of death of man found in truck on Walmart parking lot in PB

Tuesday, July 2 by Ray King

The body of a man found inside an 18-wheeler that was parked at Walmart Monday afternoon has been sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the cause and manner of death, as well as to confirm an identification. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley... Read More.

UAMS, Western Piedmont Community College agree on program for medical laboratory sciences

Thursday, January 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK – Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Health Professions signed an agreement to help qualified graduates of the community college transfer to the Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) program in the university’s Department... Read More.

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Medical marijuana sales set new record in 2023

Wednesday, January 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas' medical marijuana industry is continuing to reach new highs in the state as sales reached a record-breaking $283 million last year. According to the Department of Finance and Administration, the industry beat the record revenue of $276 million it saw in 2022. The... Read More.

Emergency medical calls top fire department responses for September

Tuesday, October 3 by Ray King

Almost 60 percent of the calls Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services firefighters responded to I September were emergency medical calls, according to the department’s monthly report provide to the Pine Bluff City Council Monday night. Firefighters responded to a total of 475 calls in... Read More.

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Local agencies and volunteers lend aid after fire at Jefferson Regional Hospital

Wednesday, July 26 by Alex Bivens

In the face of great adversity, our community along with EASI Ambulance Service and Hydrating Hometown Heroes, came together to help the staff and patients at Jefferson Regional Hospital. As you know, from our earlier story, there was a fire at the Entergy transfer... Read More.

Brian Thomas, Jefferson Regional Medical Center CEO, spoke about the fire at the new building for JRMC in White Hall

Friday, May 26 by Alex Bivens

Three days after a fire broke out at the site of the Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital being constructed at White Hall, Brian Thomas, the CEO of Jefferson Regional told Deltaplex News how the fire got started. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Thomas said... Read More.

Stories tagged with: medical

Dr. Asif Masood, MD Named Medical Director of the Jefferson Regional Jones-Dunklin Cancer Center

Arkansas Governor Vetoes Bills on Medical Records and Behavioral Health Programs

Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County releases statement following data breach

Medical marijuana expansion ruled off November ballot

Measure to expand medical marijuana in Arkansas won’t qualify for the ballot

UAMS welcomes new medical students

State medical examiner to determine cause of death of man found in truck on Walmart parking lot in PB

UAMS, Western Piedmont Community College agree on program for medical laboratory sciences

Medical marijuana sales set new record in 2023

Emergency medical calls top fire department responses for September

Local agencies and volunteers lend aid after fire at Jefferson Regional Hospital

Brian Thomas, Jefferson Regional Medical Center CEO, spoke about the fire at the new building for JRMC in White Hall

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