Fort Smith nurse practitioner says this flu spike is not unusual but measures should be taken to help slow the spread.

The bill includes presumptive Medicaid eligibility, higher payments to doctors and hospitals — and, surprisingly, a provision ...

According to the Arkansas Department of Health, school absentee levels are rising, and some districts have temporarily closed to slow the spread of illness.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health is tracking flu activity as high in its report for the week of Dec. 14. The high activity is a multi-point move from the low activity rate i ...

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the "Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act," a multi-million dollar initiative ...

Flu cases surge in Arkansas. Mercy offers walk-in and urgent care options in Fort Smith to help patients access treatment.

Data from the Arkansas Department of Health shows that the state is reporting high flu activity, with four additional flu-related deaths.

According to the Department of Health, around 80% of flu deaths have been among people who did not get the flu shot.

Influenza and other respiratory illnesses held a strong grip on Arkansas and Texas near the end of January, according to the ...

Arkansas, which has the highest maternal mortality rate in the United States, is taking steps to improve maternal health with ...

The Arkansas Department of Health issued a boil water order Tuesday following a pump malfunction. The order affects all ...

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday, February 6, 2025 announced new legislation aimed at improving maternal health for ...