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La Vacuna Contra la Gripe Ya Está Disponible en las Unidades Locales de Salud
Posted: 09/21/20
Little Rock, Ark. – La vacuna contra la gripe o flu ya están disponibles en las Unidades Locales de Salud de Arkansas.
No hay costo para usted por la vacuna, y no se requiere que haga cita. Las personas deben traer su tarjeta de seguro Read More
Flu Vaccinations Available at Local Health Units
Posted: 09/21/20
Little Rock, Ark. – Flu vaccinations are now available on a walk-in basis at Local Health Units across Arkansas.
There is no out-of-pocket expense for the vaccine, and appointments aren’t required. People should bring their insurance cards to the unit. If they do not have Read More
Health Department Urges Safety as Storm Brings Flood Risk
Posted: 08/27/20
Little Rock, Ark. – As Hurricane Laura moves inland and brings heavy rain to much of Arkansas, it’s important to be aware of the health risks associated with floods. Flood water and sewer overflows can contain bacteria, viruses and other organisms that cause disease.
Basic Read MoreBe Aware of Potential Scams
Posted: 08/21/20
Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health is warning about two separate potential scams in recent days in which scammers posed as officials to try and extract payment from victims.
In one case, a caller purporting to be a contact tracer directed a person to Read More
Suspension of expiration dates on medical marijuana patient cards to end September 30
Posted: 08/21/20
Little Rock, Ark. – Earlier this year, the Arkansas Department of Health suspended expiration dates on medical marijuana registry cards due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. This allowed individuals to temporarily use their cards past the expiration date written on their card.
However, this temporary extension Read More
World Hepatitis Day
Posted: 07/28/20
Little Rock, Ark. – July 28 is World Hepatitis Day. It is estimated that 290 million people worldwide have viral hepatitis and do not know. Hepatitis causes significant health problems, and even loss of life.
Symptoms of hepatitis C include: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, light-colored stool, loss of appetite, fever, Read More
Answer the Call: ADH Contact Tracers May Reach Out
Posted: 07/09/20
Little Rock, Ark. – When a patient tests positive for COVID-19, case investigators and contact tracers work backwards to trace where the person has been and who has potentially been exposed.
This work is called contact tracing, and it’s a critical step toward containing the Read More
Summer Safety: Fireworks, Food, Swim, Heat, and COVID-19
Posted: 07/01/20
Little Rock, Ark. – The Fourth of July is coming up this week, so it’s an important time to remember firework, food, swim and heat safety along with precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19 Precautions
Arkansans are advised to Read More
Summer Safety: Fireworks, Food, Swim, Heat, and COVID-19
Posted: 07/01/20
Little Rock, Ark. – The Fourth of July is coming up this week, so it’s an important time to remember firework, food, swim and heat safety along with precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19 Precautions
Arkansans are advised to Read More
COVID-19 testing events planned across state
Posted: 05/27/20
Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health will host a series of drive-thru COVID-19 testing events at locations across the state beginning this Friday.
At each event, there will be no out-of-pocket cost for the tests, and tests will be offered to anyone who wants Read More
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