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West Little Rock Gets Second New ER in Two Months on Chenal Parkway

According to Arkansas Business, a $10 million emergency hospital is in the works for the corner of Chenal Parkway and Kirk Road in west Little Rock, bringing a second freestanding emergency facility to the busy corridor within just a couple of months. The proposed project at 16800 Chenal Parkway would be a 12,190-square-foot freestanding emergency department and urgent care medical clinic.

Little Rock, AR · 3d
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ARHOME Medicaid waiver extension gives Arkansas until next year

Arkansas · 16h

Arkansas Advocate

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Arkansans approve 3 of 4 proposed ballot measures

Arkansans narrowly rejected a proposed constitutional amendment to create local economic development districts Tuesday, but approved three other ballot measures related to noncitizen voting, gun rights and water project funding. Issue 3 would have amended the state constitution to allow for local governments to create economic development districts and offer tax incentives to attract new […]

Arkansas · 2d

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2026 Faces of Arkansas: Arkansas Surgical Hospital, Face of Orthopedics

Arkansas Surgical Hospital was established by surgeons who wanted to create a more personalized and fulfilling experience for their patients. Since 2005, ASH has been dedicated to safety, efficiency, affordable care and exceptional patient experiences. As a physician-owned hospital, ASH allows surgeons to make key decisions, giving them greater control over patient care and direct influence on treatment paths.

Arkansas · 19h
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Heber Springs Health and Wellness Fair Is Thursday, Nov. 5

UPDATE: The Heber Springs Health and Wellness Fair drew a big crowd Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Heber Springs Community Center, with the ArkansasRadio.com radio stations broadcasting live until 1 p.m. Read the latest: Heber Springs Health Fair Packs the Community Center. The Heber Springs Health and Wellness Fair is...

Heber Springs, AR · 1d

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DHS granted an ARHOME extension as the new model is being developed

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services granted Arkansas a six-month extension for its ARHOME Medicaid expansion program starting Jan. 1, 2027, to allow the state time to finalize a new delivery model.

Arkansas · 18h

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2026 Faces of Arkansas: CHI St. Vincent Arkansas Neuroscience Institute, Face of Neurosurgery

The team at the Arkansas Neuroscience Institute believes every patient deserves the opportunity to spend more quality years with their friends and loved ones. That belief is what inspires ANI to advance the field of neurosurgery from both a scientific and a personal perspective, combining innovative practices and a patient care experience that is sought by patients and surgeons the world over.

Arkansas · 20h

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2026 Faces of Arkansas: Vondran Orthodontics, Face of Orthodontics

Born and raised in McCrory, Dr. Charles Andy Vondran Jr. moved to Little Rock in 2001 to establish Vondran Orthodontics. His goal was simple: to help patients achieve healthy, confident smiles that last a lifetime. More than two decades later, that commitment continues to guide his practice. Over the years,...

Little Rock, AR · 19h

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2026 Faces of Arkansas: Conway Regional Health System, Face of Hospitals

Conway Regional Health System has served central Arkansas for more than 100 years, building lasting relationships with the people who call the communities home. Those relationships have shaped an approach to care that blends access and excellence with the familiarity and personal attention every patient deserves. Physicians, nurses, therapists and...

Conway, AR · 2d

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2026 Faces of Arkansas: Elder Independence Home Care, Face of In-Home Care

For 26 years, Elder Independence Home Care has found strength and success in its intimate, personalized approach to in-home care. Elder Independence is not a franchise company, and that allows its caregivers to focus on what really matters: high quality, client-centered and affordable home care services that assist clients in leading dignified, independent lives in the comfort and safety of their own homes.

Arkansas · 1d

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2026 Faces of Arkansas: Conway Regional Health System, Face of Maternal Health

Conway Regional Health System has served central Arkansas for more than 100 years, guided by a commitment to meet the health needs of its communities. Its approach to maternal wellness reflects that purpose: helping women feel informed, supported and confident. That work begins before family planning with women’s health and continues through prenatal care, childbirth and postpartum recovery.

Conway, AR · 1d

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Unity Health Unveils New PET/CT Scanner in Searcy

Unity Health is celebrating a major investment in advanced medical imaging technology with the unveiling of a new PET/CT scanner at the Pyeatt Family Cancer Center in Searcy. The Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to join Unity Health Foundation for a ribbon-cutting celebration on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Pyeatt Family Cancer Center, 415 Rodgers Drive in Searcy.

Searcy, AR · 3d

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2026 Faces of Arkansas: CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute, Face of Heart Institutes

CHI St. Vincent’s heart program is the largest heart program in Arkansas and boasts a patient satisfaction rating of more than 95 percent. In addition to ranking No. 1 in central Arkansas for heart care, CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as high-performing for pacemaker implantation, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, aortic valve surgery and heart bypass surgery. CHI St. Vincent is one of 80 hospitals nationwide to receive the American College of Cardiology’s 2025 NCDR Chest Pain — MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award. Patients at CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute have come to expect the best outcomes through the institute’s advanced, noninvasive diagnostic techniques and surgical expertise, as recognized by a three-star rating by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the highest that can be achieved.

Little Rock, AR · 2d

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2026 Faces of Arkansas: Capitol Oral Surgery & South Arkansas Oral Surgery, Face of Dentistry

Feature image above: Dr. John and Rachel Batson, center. Dr. John Batson is clear about what drives him: transforming lives. Oral and facial health can have a profound impact on a person’s confidence, comfort and overall well-being, making it all the more important to provide the most advanced, compassionate care possible. The founding vision behind his practices in Little Rock and El Dorado is to provide the highest level of oral and maxillofacial surgery services using state of the art technology — all with an unwavering commitment to both surgical excellence and community care.

Little Rock, AR · 3d

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Hospitals in Missouri, Ohio, Arkansas and Nevada are dropping Medicare Advantage contracts for 2027, and Illinois state retirees on Aetna have only until Nov. 23 to switch

Hospital systems in four states are walking away from Medicare Advantage contracts at the end of the year, and the dates land in the middle of Medicare’s open enrollment season. Members of Aetna and Anthem plans in the St. Louis area, plans in Zanesville, Ohio, UnitedHealthcare plans in Arkansas and out-of-network plans at Renown Health […]

Arkansas · 6d

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Medicaid adults in Iowa face work requirements Dec. 1 under the law Trump signed, a month before the Jan. 1 federal start that Arkansas, Georgia and other expansion states must meet

Iowa adults on the state’s Medicaid expansion plan face a new work and activity rule starting Dec. 1, 2026. It comes a month ahead of the Jan. 1, 2027 date when the federal law signed by President Donald Trump requires every expansion state to put the same rule in place. Anyone aged 19 to 64 […]

Iowa · 5d

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2026 Faces of Arkansas: SKN at Franks Dermatology, Face of Aesthetics

Healthier, more radiant skin should not require hours in a treatment chair. At SKN at Franks Dermatology in Little Rock, Dr. Hayden Franks and his team believe patients deserve visible results that fit into their busy lives. That belief led the practice to invest in all-new lasers, bringing the full Sciton laser platform — Super MOXI, BBL HEROic, HALO TRIBRID and OMNI — to SKN. That gives patients at SKN access to the most advanced laser technology available in the state.

Little Rock, AR · 3d

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2026 Faces of Arkansas: CARTI, Face of Cancer Care

Much has changed in the field of cancer care since CARTI first opened its doors in 1976, but the not-for-profit multidisciplinary cancer care provider’s promise to walk alongside patients and their families throughout their journeys has never wavered. Fifty years later, CARTI’s commitment to ensuring that no one must go without access to trusted care remains stronger than ever.

Arkansas · 3d

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Baptist Health launches central ‘OB Hub’ for delivery hospitals

Baptist Health has announced a partnership with maternal and fetal care technology company PeriGen to launch a centralized “OB Hub” across its seven delivery hospitals, which care for over 6,600 babies annually. The OB Hub uses PeriGen’s AI-driven PeriWatch Vigilance technology to provide an extra layer of protection...

Arkadelphia, AR · 7d

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Arkansas Directs $10 Million Toward Improvements to Rural Emergency Medical Services

Arkansas is investing $10 million in rural emergency medical services through a statewide initiative aimed at replacing aging ambulances, upgrading medical equipment and improving access to emergency care. The funding, awarded to the Arkansas Ambulance Association through the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program, will support the EMS Coordinated Network for...

Arkansas · 7d