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PCR test for Lyme disease is not FDA-approved

Little Rock, Ark. Certain tests have not proven to be reliable for use in the diagnosis of Lyme disease and are not recommended by ADH or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), even if they are promoted by some labs or doctors. Tests that have not been approved include: Lyme Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) tests, capture assays for a…

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Rise of Shigellosis in Northeast Arkansas

Northeast Ark. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is continuing to see cases in Northeast Arkansas of Shigellosis, an infectious disease that commonly causes diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. Shigellosis is caused by the Shigella bacteria and is very contagious. The ADH urges residents to wash their hands and take other protective measures t…

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Health Department Urges Safety During Flood Clean-Up

Little Rock, Ark. As residents and volunteers clean up after flooding in the state, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) urges anyone involved in clean up to be aware of the health risks. Flood water and sewer overflows can contain bacteria, viruses and other organisms that cause disease. Tetanus Due to the likelihood of a debris-related injury …

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DIS Leaders, K-12 Broadband Upgrade Receive Top 50 Awards

LITTLE ROCK-Executive leaders from the Arkansas Department of Information Systems (DIS) and the project to upgrade the Arkansas Public School Computer Network (APSCN) to high-speed broadband were recognized with top awards from StateScoop, a government information technology media company in Washington D.C., Tuesday, April 23, in Crystal City, Virg…

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Healthy Active Arkansas Hosts Community Ambassador Training

Little Rock, Ark. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) hosted a training event on Saturday, April 22 about Healthy Active Arkansas (HAA). Attendees were community youth leaders and pageant contestants who learned how to incorporate HAA into their civic and community platforms. HAA is the 10-year initiative that the Governor endorsed to increase …

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Radioactive Gauge Recovered

Little Rock, AR. The Arkansas Department of Health Radiation Control Section received notification that the Troxler Electronic Laboratories Gauge (Model 3440, Serial Number 15160) reported stolen on April 19, 2017, was recovered. There is no evidence to indicate that the gauge posed a health risk to anyone this time.…

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STOLEN RADIOACTIVE GAUGE

(Little Rock) The Arkansas Department of Health, Radiation Control Section received notification that a gauge containing radioactive material has been stolen from a business in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The device contains shielding and is not dangerous if it remains intact. However, the device could present a radiation hazard if it was damaged and th…

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Arkansas Department of Health Recognizes Hospitals for Stroke Care Performance

Little Rock, Ark. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will formally recognize 12 hospitals for excellence in stroke care performance at the Arkansas Chronic Disease Forum and Cardiovascular Disease Summit April 20, 2017 at the Benton Events Center. The 2017 Arkansas Chronic Disease Forum and Cardiovascular Disease Summit aims to integrate healt…

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ADH Celebrates Public Health Week April 3-7

Little Rock, Ark.--The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is celebrating National Public Health Week (NPHW) April 3-7. 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 Arkansans improve their own health, protects them from …

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DIS Director Yessica Jones Selected Among Top Women in Technology

LITTLE ROCK�"Arkansas Department of Information Systems Director Yessica Jones has been named among the Top Women in Technology for 2017 by StateScoop, a leading Government IT media company in Washington, D.C. Jones was selected for an inaugural list of an elite group of women across state and local government created to recognize their efforts f…

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Gov. Hutchinson Appoints Yessica Jones Director of DIS

LITTLE ROCK-Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced the appointment of Yessica Jones as the Director of the Department of Information Systems (DIS). Jones served as Deputy Director of DIS before being named Interim Director after the departure of Mark Myers in November of last year. Governor Hutchinson released the following statement: âI am please…

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DIS Announces Launch of Technology-Focused Internship Program

March 9, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Janet Wilson, Public Information Manager Arkansas Department of Information Systems 501.683.1791 [email protected] DIS Announces Launch of Technology-Focused Internship Program LITTLE ROCKâ"University students enrolled in an information systems or computer science-related field of study now have …

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Tickborne Disease in Arkansas

Little Rock, Ark. - Recently, the Arkansas Department of Health determined that two cases of tickborne disease met the surveillance definition for Lyme disease. A case in Arkansas has not met the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionâs (CDC) surveillance definition since 2007. Arkansas is considered a low-incidence state for Lyme cases by the …

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Flu Cases On The Rise

Little Rock, Ark. - The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is urging Arkansans to get their flu shot this flu season. ADH is now reporting âwidespreadâ flu activity around the state to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Clinics in Arkansas are experiencing a high level of flu and flu-like illnesses in the state, which is consist…

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Governor Designates Jones as Acting Director

Yessica Jones, deputy director of the Arkansas Department of Information Systems (DIS), was designated by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to serve as acting director when the position was vacated by former director, Mark Myers, Wednesday, November 23, 2016. âI am honored for the full support and confidence of Governor Hutchinson in my ability to lead DIS throu…

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Mumps outbreak in northwest Arkansas continues to grow

Little Rock, Ark. - The northwest Arkansas Mumps outbreak continues to grow, with 492 individuals involved in the outbreak as of today. Cases have been seen in the Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville, and Huntsville school districts. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is urging residents in these areas to make sure they and their loved ones are up…

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Arkansas's Gov2Go Personal Government Assistant Wins National Innovative Technology Award

LITTLE ROCK-The state of Arkansasâs citizen-centric personal government assistant, Gov2Go, won top honors from among four award finalists in the category of Emerging and Innovative Technology in the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) 28th consecutive State IT Recognition Awards at its annual conference this week in Or…

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Myers Elected to Executive Committee of National Association for State Government Information Technology Executives and Managers

Arkansas Department of Information Systems (DIS) Director Mark Myers was elected to serve as a director on the executive committee of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO). Myers was elected during NASCIOâs annual conference, Sept. 18-21, in Orlando, Florida. âI am honored for the opportunity to serve alongside an es…

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Arkansas Hospitals and EMS Recognized at State Capitol for Stroke Patient Care

Little Rock, Ark. - Governor Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas Surgeon General Greg Bledsoe joined officials with the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) to recognize healthcare teams for their commitment to excellent stroke patient care. Today, nine medical facilities received designation as Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospitals (ArSRHs) and eight Emergency M…

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Mumps outbreak in northwest Arkansas

Little Rock, Ark. - The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is investigating an outbreak of Mumps in the Springdale area after two cases have been confirmed and several suspected cases have been identified. This is the largest cluster of mumps cases that Arkansas has experienced since 2010. In response to the outbreak, ADH is requiring students in …

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