City, state remind trick or treaters of COVID guidelines
As Halloween approaches while the conoravirus pandemic swells in Northeast Arkansas, Mayor Harold Perrin, as well as other community leaders safeguarding our hometown, remind everyone […]
Health
NEA Baptist Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
NEA Baptist is one of only 140 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor and the second consecutive year they have achieved this honor
NYITCOM to Conduct COVID-19 Contact Tracing for Arkansas State University System
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine has reached an agreement with the Arkansas State University System to conduct COVID-19 contact tracing for each of the system’s campus locations across the state.
15 new COVID deaths added on Tuesday for Arkansas; Now at 490
Deaths increased by 11 on Monday while active cases reached 6,882.
NYITCOM at A-State Professor Receives NIH Grant to Support Migraine Research Utilizing Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
According to research from the National Headache Foundation, roughly one out of every six Americans are affected by headaches. There is no absolute cure for migraines, which stresses the importance of developing effective ways to address the painful neurological episodes. Xie will work closely with Regina Fleming, D.O., chair of the NYITCOM at A-State Department of OMM, and NYITCOM medical students will be actively involved in the project.
Boozman Introduces Legislation Aimed at Reducing VA’s Medical Exams Backlog
The backlog has more than tripled since November 2019, growing to 197,000 veterans nationwide. In Arkansas, more than 1,500 veterans are waiting for a C&P exam.
Arkansas passes 30,000 cases to date; 564 new cases Wednesday
On Wednesday, Arkansas passed 30,000 cumulative cases of COVID-19
Jonesboro council mulls mask mandate as Walmart announces requirement
As Jonesboro decides on requiring or recommending masks, the world’s largest retailer made their decision in an announcement on Wednesday.
Jonesboro mayor wants resolution recommending face masks
The resolution will need to be passed by the city council. Typically, resolutions are passed after one reading while ordinances require three readings.
St. Bernards Prepares Free, Comprehensive Physicals for Area High School Athletes; Expands Participating Schools
St. Bernards will again offer free, comprehensive student-athlete pre-participation evaluations for area high school students on August 1 at First National Bank Arena after delaying the examinations due to COVID-19.