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New organization aims to improve maternal health outcomes

WEBImproved affordability: The 2023 Arkansas Maternal Mortality Review Committee report recommended extending insurance coverage from 60 days to one …

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Arkansas lawmakers approve new health insurance rates for public …

WEBArkansas lawmakers have approved new health insurance premium rates for state employees and public school employees. The Employee Benefits Division …

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Report: Black women face inequities, worse health outcomes in …

WEBThat’s according to a new report by Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families examining the state of Black women’s health. The report, released Tuesday, …

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Rural Arkansas hospitals could get more funding for reducing

WEBAn Arkansas Senate committee on Wednesday approved a proposal that could bolster federal funding for rural hospitals as an incentive to specialize in …

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Biden administration grants approval for new Arkansas Medicaid

WEBThe Life360 HOMEs program will create new hospital-based support addressing maternal health, youth poverty, drug abuse and mental illness in rural …

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Arkansas maternal health disparities, nutrition focus of new study

WEBA new study aims to close the health equity gap faced by pregnant Arkansans. Ensuring reliable access to healthy food for pregnant Arkansans, and cutting …

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Arkansas lawmakers approve contract in attempt to lower

WEBArkansas lawmakers and officials from the Employee Benefits Division are revisiting the state’s health insurance plan for retired employees and public school …

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Proposal would expand medical cannabis access in Arkansas

WEBA proposed constitutional amendment would expand access to medical marijuana in Arkansas, for those over 21. The Arkansas Medical Cannabis Amendment …

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CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs will be training site for alliance to

WEBCommonSpirit Health and Morehouse School of Medicine named CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs as one of seven sites that will address a shortage of diverse …

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Report: Arkansas drops to 43rd in nation for child well-being

WEBA new report shows Arkansas ranks toward the bottom in the U.S. for child well-being. The annual Kids Count Data Book by the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows …

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Dillaha appointed by governor as director of Arkansas Department …

WEBDr. Jennifer Dillaha has been appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to lead the Arkansas Department of Health as its next director. She has been with the Arkansas …

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Arkansas' maternal mortality rate one of the highest according

WEBDr. Nirvana Manning of UAMS said 90% of the pregnancy-related deaths in Arkansas could be avoided. She said the lack of access to healthcare facilities is fueling …

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Sanders signs executive order on maternal mortality

WEBGov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an executive order Wednesday to combat maternal mortality. In a crowded room filled with women and babies, Sanders …

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Arkansas law enforcement to receive share of $334 million in …

WEBNew funding for police officer hiring, school safety and mental health services is coming to Arkansas thanks to a $334 million investment from the Biden …

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AARP report: Long-term care for elderly and disabled in Arkansas …

WEBA national report found room for improvement in the long-term care options available to the elderly and disabled in Arkansas, which ranked 37th out of 51 in …

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Free N95 masks are arriving at pharmacies and grocery stores.

WEBUpdated January 26, 2022 at 11:18 AM ET. Nearly a week after the Biden administration announced it will deploy 400 million free N95 masks to the public, the high-quality face …

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Venture Center, UAMS BioVentures launch healthcare accelerator

WEBPublished March 28, 2024 at 8:25 AM CDT. UAMS.edu. /. UAMS. From Talk Business & Politics: UAMS’ BioVentures has launched the ACTIVE Program in partnership with …

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Group submits proposal for changes to medical marijuana …

WEBA ballot committee, Arkansans for Patient Access, submitted a proposed ballot initiative Friday (Jan. 12) to make changes to Amendment 98, the state’s medical …

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Arkansas Legislature Passes Bills Concerning Medical Practices

WEBThe Arkansas Senate on Wednesday passed a series of bills involving medical practices in Arkansas. By a vote of 18-12, the Senate passed House Bill 1198, …

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