The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has confirmed 10 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state so far in 2026, prompting health officials to remind Ark…
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Supplements Reported in Arkansas
A Salmonella outbreak linked to dietary supplements has been reported in Arkansas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Arkansas Lt. Governor Leslie Rutledge Shares Personal Message on World Cancer Day, Praises UAMS Cancer Institute
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.
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…
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.
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 acti…
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.
