Arkansas Department of Health

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Air Quality Review During Trafalgar Rd. Fire Remediation

Posted: 05/21/19

Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has issued the first review of air monitoring data for the Bella Vista community during the Trafalgar Rd. fire remediation. Overall, air emissions in the community continue to be below levels likely to cause health effects for the general Read More

ADH identifies first hepatitis A case in Washington County linked to outbreak

Posted: 05/03/19

Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has identified a case of hepatitis A (hep A) in Washington County that is linked to the current outbreak in Arkansas.

Since February 2018, there have been 335 hep A cases as part of the outbreak in Arkansas. Several Read More

Health Dept. warns of a possible hep A exposure to customers of Jordan’s Kwik Stop in Waldenburg

Posted: 04/05/19

Little Rock, Ark. – Northeast Arkansas continues to have a hepatitis A (hep A) outbreak. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is warning of a possible hep A exposure after an employee of the Jordan’s Kwik Stop in Waldenburg tested positive for the virus.

Free health screenings offered April 6 at participating barber, beauty shops in Pulaski County

Posted: 04/03/19

(Little Rock) – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), community partners and numerous volunteers will host the 7th annual Arkansas Minority Barber & Beauty Shop Health Initiative on Saturday, April 6, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at locally-owned minority barber and beauty shops, colleges and salons in Pulaski County. Read More

ADH Celebrates Public Health Week April 1-7

Posted: 04/01/19

Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is celebrating National Public Health Week (NPHW) April 1-7.

NPHW is observed during the first full week of April each year. During the week, health professionals connect with individuals and communities to show how public health helps Read More

Garland County Health Unit open Mondays until 6 p.m.

Posted: 03/13/19

Hot Springs, AR –Starting on April 1, 2019, the Garland County Health Unit will have special hours on Mondays from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. These adjusted hours give the unit the opportunity to stay open later to accommodate those who are not able to come in during normal business Read More

ADH issues private well water testing guidance for two counties

Posted: 03/08/19

Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is issuing private well water testing guidance for homeowners in Benton and Phillips counties.

Background:

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) works with public water systems to Read More

Dr. Floyd Gonzalez of De Queen recognized for contributions to HPV vaccination

Posted: 02/27/19

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Cancer Society, and Association of American Cancer Institutes Recognize Dr. Gonzalez with HPV Vaccine Is Cancer Prevention Champion Award.

Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health and the Arkansas Immunization Read More

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the ADH urge precautions against measles

Posted: 02/22/19

Little Rock, Ark. – Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) are urging Arkansans to take advantage of safe and proven vaccines to prevent a possible outbreak of measles in the Natural State.

The diagnosis of even Read More

Mumps cases identified on the UA Fayetteville campus

Posted: 02/20/19

Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has identified three confirmed cases and one suspected case of mumps on the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville campus in the last few weeks. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to make sure they are up to date on Read More