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Jun 21, 2017
- Arkansas Department of Health

Medical marijuana patient card applications available June 30

Little Rock, Ark. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will start accepting applications for medical marijuana registry identification cards on June 30. These cards will allow patients or caregivers to purchase medical marijuana at a licensed dis…

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Jun 19, 2017
- Arkansas Department of Health

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 t…

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May 23, 2017
- Arkansas Department of Health

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 …

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May 11, 2017
- Arkansas Department of Health

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, virus…

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May 1, 2017

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 governme…

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Apr 25, 2017
- Arkansas Department of Health

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 …

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Apr 20, 2017
- Arkansas Department of Health

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…

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Apr 19, 2017
- Arkansas Department of Health

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…

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Apr 19, 2017
- Arkansas Department of Health

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 Cente…

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Apr 4, 2017
- Arkansas Department of Health

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 an…

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