Says, ‘More work remains, but this is a good starting point and shows that when we stand up to major insurance companies, we can win tangible benefits for the people of our state’ LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – After announcing in August that her administration was disapproving health insurance rate increases as [read more…]
Heads up: QualChoice offers tips for handling concussions LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Cooler temperatures mean more opportunities for outdoor recreation, sports and other athletic activities. This increase in activity often means a higher risk of injury, and fall contact sports and recreation can put children and adults alike at greater [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A faculty member at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State) recently received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in support of research that aims to uncover new migraine treatments for patients who do not [read more…]
Griffin: ‘The education, awareness, and resources this initiative provides will no doubt save lives’ LITTLE ROCK – Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing that the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has joined the One Pill Can Kill initiative: “Earlier today I joined University of Arkansas at [read more…]
by Tess Vrbin, Arkansas Advocate The National Institutes of Health awarded the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences a $5.8 million grant to continue its research into the side effects of cancer treatment, the health system announced Wednesday. The five-year grant will fund the third phase of the UAMS Center [read more…]
JONESBORO – Arkansas State University and the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) at A-State today announced the launch of the Freshman to Physician Pathway, a new opportunity for Arkansas students to secure early admission to medical school and begin preparing for careers in healthcare from the first day of [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — St. Bernards Healthcare announced the arrival of cerebrovascular neurosurgeon Nicolas “Nick” Khattar, M.D., who joins the growing team of expert neurosurgeons practicing at St. Bernards Medical Center. Dr. Khattar arrives at St. Bernards after completing a cerebrovascular fellowship at the Semmes-Murpey Clinic in Memphis. He brings several [read more…]
Leadership Hired, Construction Underway on Arkansas Children’s campus; Website Featuring Drone Footage is Live in Media Kit at archildrens.org/NCOR LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Children’s and the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office are rewriting the narrative to protect future generations from the opioid crisis. After announcing its creation in 2023, the partners [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — St. Bernards Healthcare announced its selection to Forbes’ “America’s Best-In-State Employers 2025” list released on Thursday, joining a group of 25 employers in Arkansas. St. Bernards’ ranking marks the only organization based in eastern Arkansas with a presence on the list. Forbes Media LLC compiled the rankings [read more…]
The counties with the highest use of pesticides per square mile are all located in Missouri’s Bootheel. Many of these counties have some of the state’s highest cancer rates and their health care options are dwindling. by Alex Cox, Adeleine Halsey, Kyla Pehr and Savvy Sleevar, for Investigate Midwest. This [read more…]
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