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Arkansas Health Department Urges Residents to Know Stroke Signs, Call 911

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Health is urging residents to learn the warning signs of a stroke and call 911 immediately if symptoms appear, as World Stroke Day approaches Oct. 29. In a news release issued Oct. 28, the department said 1,971 Arkansas residents died from strokes...

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Arkansas Lands $10M for Rural EMS Upgrades in 51 Counties

Rural Arkansas ambulance crews are about to get a major technology and equipment upgrade after the Arkansas Ambulance Association landed a $10 million federal grant aimed at fixing some of the state's most persistent emergency-care gaps. The money will fund a new program called EMS-Connect, designed to replace aging ambulances, add telehealth capability, and give crews a way to reach doctors in real time during a call or transport.

Arkansas · 8d
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Community Clinic CEO talks rural health access, expansion

With access to care being a primary mission of many health providers statewide, the role of community health workers (CHW) is becoming more important, according to Judd Semingson, CEO of Springdale-based Community Clinic. He said CHWs serve as a vital bridge between patients and health care and other services available...

Springdale, AR · 8d
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Baptist Health, PeriGen launch centralized OB Hub across seven delivery hospitals

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — In an effort to ensure mothers and babies remain monitored after delivery, Baptist Health is partnering with maternal and fetal care technology company, PeriGen, to launch a centralized "OB Hub" throughout seven delivery hospitals under its network. The new development allows experienced labor and...

Little Rock, AR · 9d
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Wellness Wednesday: Protections against the flu and Covid

Seasonal respiratory illnesses are on the rise -- including the flu and covid. Doctors say a few everyday precautions can help protect you and your family. Baptist Health’s Dr. Matthew Savage joined Daybreak to talk about what’s circulating and how to stay healthy.

Little Rock, AR · 9d

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Conway Regional Adds Fahr to Renaissance Women’s Center

Conway Regional Health System has added Emily Fahr, MD, OB/GYN, to its Renaissance Women’s Center. Across Arkansas, access to women’s health services, including labor and delivery, continues to be a growing concern. “Communities are facing physician shortages and closures of hospital maternity units,” said Rebekah Fincher, chief administrative...

Conway, AR · 10d

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Searcy Nurse Lindsey “Lindz” Hobbs Honored With DAISY Award at CHI St. Vincent Sherwood

A Searcy nurse has received a DAISY Award, a national honor for extraordinary nurses. Lindsey “Lindz” Hobbs, a Searcy resident, was recognized for her exceptional, compassionate care as a registered nurse at CHI St. Vincent in Sherwood. Patient’s Family Nominated Hobbs. The recognition came after a heartfelt...

Sherwood, AR · 9d

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Rob Sand on Medicaid work requirements

Arkansas · 9d

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Baptist Health launches AI-driven platform for improving outcomes for mothers and babies

Baptist Health announced a partnership with PeriGen to launch a centralized OB Hub utilizing AI-powered technology to enhance monitoring for mothers and babies across its seven delivery hospitals.

Little Rock, AR · 10d

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2 Arkansas Hospitals Make History as First Non-PCI Facilities to Earn Acute Heart Attack Ready Certification

2 Arkansas hospitals have reached a significant milestone in emergency cardiac care, becoming the first non-percutaneous coronary intervention (non-PCI) capable hospitals in the state to earn Acute Heart Attack Ready certification through Joint Commission. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) announced that Baptist Health Medical Center – Hot Spring County...

Arkansas · 12d

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Little Rock health fair connects Arkansans with screenings and preventive care

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — A free health fair in Little Rock on Saturday offered residents health screenings, vaccines and help scheduling follow-up care. The Arkansas Medical Society hosted the fair at the Southwest Community Center. Services included blood pressure checks and testing for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis. Attendees could also learn about breast and cervical cancer screenings and get flu vaccines.

Little Rock, AR · 12d

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Issue 4 would authorize up to $500 million in water project bonds

LITTLE ROCK, (Ark.) KATV — Arkansas voters will decide whether the state can issue up to $500 million in bonds for water and natural resources projects, as residents in Gurdon describe recent water outages and boil orders. Hanna Davis, a Gurdon resident, said she has helped distribute donated water...

Arkansas · 10d

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UAMS takes cancer screenings on the road with new mobile units in Arkansas

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is bringing breast and lung cancer screenings to underserved communities statewide with a new fleet of mobile screening units. The program aims to improve access to early detection for Arkansans who may have to travel long distances to receive health care. "We want...

Arkansas · 13d

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Governor Sanders discusses affordability, health care and priorities during Fort Smith visit

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders visited Fort Smith Wednesday as part of her "Capital for a Day" tour, meeting with River Valley leaders, touring facilities, and discussing her priorities. Sanders also sat down with 5NEWS for a one-on-one interview about affordability, education, regulatory changes, and her plans for a possible second...

Arkansas · 15d

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19 Oct 2026 Bledsoe Chiropractic recognized

CONWAY — Bledsoe Chiropractic has been recognized by the Caregivers Honors Foundation through its Grateful Patient Project, a program that honors individuals and organizations whose care and compassion make a lasting difference in the lives of cancer patients. Dr. Bledsoe and the entire clinic staff were nominated by a...

Conway, AR · 17d

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White River Health to Leave UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Network January 1, 2027

White River Health announced that its hospitals and facility-based services will no longer be in network with UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans beginning January 1, 2027. White River Health says frequent claim denials, administrative requirements and additional documentation demands led to the decision to leave the network. According to the healthcare...

Arkansas · 15d

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Candidates for governor debate Arkansas Medicaid future as election day nears

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Election day is just two weeks away and we asked the candidates for governor how they plan to deal with the future of Medicaid in Arkansas. The federal government recently declined to renew ARHOME, the state's Medicaid expansion program, which spends public dollars on private insurance for low income Arkansans.

Arkansas · 16d

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Birth centers are linked to better health outcomes, research shows, but 10 states have none

Birth centers are an option for those with low-risk pregnancies and are correlated with more positive health outcomes, but 10 states do not have any birth centers at all, and more could be built with certain state policy solutions and different models of care, a new report suggests. Birth centers...

Nebraska · 16d

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White River Health leaving UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage network in 2027

BATESVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - White River Health announced Wednesday that its hospitals and facility-based services will leave the UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage network effective Jan. 1, 2027. The health system cites frequent claim denials, administrative requirements, and documentation demands that it says burden physicians and delay patient care. “For more than...

Batesville, AR · 15d