Arkansas Lt. Governor Leslie Rutledge shared a heartfelt message on World Cancer Day, offering support to families affected by cancer and expressing gratitude for the care her own family has received. Rutledge said her heart…
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Arkansas Department of Health Secures $13.3 Million to Expand Statewide Health Data Infrastructure
The Arkansas Department of Health has secured $13.3 million in federal funding to expand and modernize Arkansas’s statewide health data infrastructure, with major investments planned in telehealth, provider connectivity, and medical record systems . State…
Heart Disease Remains Arkansas’s Leading Cause of Death; Health Officials Urge Residents to Know the Signs
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Arkansas, claiming the lives of 8,531 Arkansans in 2024 — nearly one death every hour, according to the Arkansas Department of Health. During American Heart Month,…
Arkansas Among 30 States in CDC’s Worst Tier for Flu as ‘Super’ Variant Spreads
Arkansas Among 30 States in CDC’s Worst Tier for Flu as ‘Super’ Variant Spreads Arkansas is now ranked among 30 states with “very high” influenza activity, according to new data released by the Centers for…
Arkansas Reports Highest Whooping Cough Numbers in 15 Years With Over 500 Cases in 2025
The Arkansas Department of Health reports more than 500 cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, in 2025, marking the highest number recorded since routine data tracking began 15 years ago. Cases have been identified statewide,…
