Arkansas Department of Health

PRESS RELEASES

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Monkeypox Update

Posted: 07/28/22

Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) wants the public to be aware that cases of monkeypox in the United States are increasing. There are now 3,486 cases in the U.S., with four of those in Arkansas.

Monkeypox is spread through close contact and Read More

Be Aware of Potential Scammers

Posted: 07/14/22

Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health is warning about potential scams in recent days in which scammers have posed as officials, approaching businesses claiming to conduct restaurant inspections.

If you believe you have been contacted by a scammer posing as an official, you can Read More

ADH confirms first monkey pox case in Arkansas

Posted: 07/05/22

Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) announced today that the first case of monkeypox has been identified in the state.

“Arkansas has been monitoring cases of monkeypox in the U.S.,” said Dr. Jennifer Dillaha. “While this news is concerning, Read More

ADH confirms first monkey pox case in Arkansas

Posted: 07/05/22

Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) announced today that the first case of monkeypox has been identified in the state.

“Arkansas has been monitoring cases of monkeypox in the U.S.,” said Dr. Jennifer Dillaha. “While this news is concerning, Read More

ADH warns of heat-related illnesses

Posted: 06/14/22

Little Rock, Ark. – As high temperatures continue in the coming weeks, the Arkansas Department of Health encourages people to practice heat safety.

Heat stress is a heat-related illness caused by your body’s inability to cool down properly. The body normally cools itself by sweating, Read More

ADH urges Arkansans to take precautions during tick and mosquito season

Posted: 03/31/22

Little Rock, Ark. – As Arkansans plan to enjoy the outdoors during the coming summer months, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) stresses the importance of taking precautions against ticks and mosquitoes and the diseases they can carry.

Arkansas has some of the highest rates in the Read More

Arkansas Minority Health Commission presents 7th Biennial Summit

Posted: 03/30/22

Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Minority Health Commission is hosting its 7th Biennial Summit from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on Friday, Apr. 22, 2022.

“Putting the ‘Me’ in Mental Health – Today, Tomorrow, and Always,” will be a Read More

The ADH encourages syphilis testing, prevention, and treatment as cases increase

Posted: 03/14/22

Little Rock, Ark. – Every region in Arkansas is seeing an increase in the number of syphilis cases, especially among women. From 2017 to 2021 there was a 164% increase (from 562 to 1,482) overall in early syphilis cases and a 285% increase (from 155 to 597) among women of reproductive ages (15-44 years).

Syphilis Read More

25th Anniversary of the Breast Cancer Act of 1997

Posted: 03/09/22

Little Rock, Ark. – The Breast Cancer Act of 1997 was signed on March 11, 1997 (1997 Ark. SB 320) by the Arkansas General Assembly, which led to the creation of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) BreastCare program.

Since its inception, the BreastCare Program has enrolled over 128,000 women for breast and Read More

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.

Anyone who ate Read More