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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 · 15d
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Rob Sand on Medicaid work requirements

Arkansas · 15d

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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 · 15d

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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 · 18d
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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 · 18d

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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 · 16d

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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 · 19d

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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 · 21d

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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 · 23d

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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 · 21d

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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 · 22d

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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 · 22d

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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 · 21d

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Skinner joins CARTI as board-certified urologist

Samantha Skinner, D.O., has joined CARTI Cancer Center as a board-certified urologist, according to the cancer care provider. Skinner will serve patients at the center offices in North Little Rock and Pine Bluff, as well as CARTI Urology in Searcy. “Urologic conditions are common yet treatable, and with greater access...

North Little Rock, AR · 22d

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State fair offers private nursing pods and maternal health support in Hall of Industry

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Arkansas families visiting the state fair this week can find a quiet place to feed a baby, recharge a breast pump and get support from a maternal health advocate inside the Hall of Industry. Danielle Wright, creator of The Root Creation and a doula,...

Arkansas · 22d

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White River Health expects to leave UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage networks on January 1, 2027

White River Health in Arkansas says it expects to be out of network with UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans starting January 1, 2027. The hospital system says it has not made meaningful progress toward a fair agreement, and that the current contract was extended only through the end of 2026. The word “expects” matters. A deal […] The post White River Health expects to leave UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage networks on January 1, 2027 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Arkansas · 25d

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Arkansas lawmakers OK contract for center to field questions on Medicaid, other services

Lawmakers on Friday approved a three-year, $48 million contract with the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care to set up a customer service center that will field questions about Medicaid, nutrition assistance and other programs. The center will answer Arkansans’ questions by phone and online, first about the state’s Medicaid expansion...

Arkansas · 24d

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Hyatt expected in court in Medicaid fraud case

Springdale, AR · 24d

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Arkansas Advocate: Arkansas lawmakers OK contract for center to field questions on Medicaid, other services

Lawmakers on Friday, October 16, 2026 approved a three-year, $48 million contract with the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care to set up a customer service center that will field questions about Medicaid, nutrition assistance and other programs. The center will answer Arkansans’ questions by phone and online, first about the...

Arkansas · 24d