Arkansas Department of Health

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Health Department Warns of Possible Hepatitis A Exposure to Customers of Russellville, AR Wendy’s

Posted: 01/05/22

Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is warning of a possible Hepatitis A (Hep A) exposure after an employee of Wendy’s, located at 721 North Arkansas, Russellville, tested positive for the virus. Hep A is a contagious liver disease.

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ADH recognizes World AIDS Day

Posted: 12/01/21

Little Rock, Ark. – World AIDS Day is recognized each year on December 1 and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), show their support for people living with HIV, and remember those who have passed away.

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Take steps to be safe during Thanksgiving holiday

Posted: 11/22/21

Little Rock, Ark. – As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, the Arkansas Department of Health encourages you to take simple steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure food safety as you prepare a meal for you, your family, and your friends.

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Take steps to be safe during Thanksgiving holiday

Posted: 11/22/21

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ADH Encourages Hepatitis C Testing and Prevention as Cases Increase

Posted: 11/10/21

Little Rock, Ark. – Arkansas is currently experiencing an increase of hepatitis C cases. The Arkansas Department of Health is encouraging those who feel they may have been exposed to get tested.

Symptoms of hepatitis C include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, light-colored stool, loss of appetite, fever, abdominal Read More

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Posted: 10/04/21

Little Rock, Ark. - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is encouraging women to talk with their healthcare providers about getting screened.

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., one in eight women will develop breast cancer. It is the Read More

Office of Health Equity Assists in Hosting Booster Vaccination Clinics

Posted: 09/27/21

Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health’s Office of Health Equity is partnering with cities to host community vaccination clinics for booster shots. Clinics will be open to eligible people needing Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster shots and to those who have not yet been fully vaccinated. Read More

Community Flu Vaccine Clinic Announced

Posted: 09/20/21

(Little Rock, Ark.) – On Friday], October 1, the North Little Rock Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will offer flu vaccinations at no charge at 2800 Willow Street, North Little Rock, AR, 72114, from 8:30am to 4:00pm. People should bring their insurance cards with them to the flu Read More

Statewide community flu vaccine clinics start Sept. 27

Posted: 09/20/21

(Little Rock, Ark.) – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will be providing flu vaccines across the state in preparation for the 2021-22 flu season starting Monday, September 27. Each county health unit in Arkansas will be hosting a community flu vaccine clinic, which is typically a day-long event Read More

ADH awarded Research Contract with the National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology and En

Posted: 09/03/21

Little Rock, Ark.--The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), Arkansas Central Cancer Registry, was awarded a Base Contract for Research Support by the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program to collect high-quality population-based cancer data and report on cancer incidence, treatment, and survival Read More