Health Care

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and the Arkansas Securities Department is reminding everyone to be vigilant for signs of elder abuse, including financial exploitation.   Elder abuse can take on multiple forms, and it is a social issue that…

Central Dental clinic, located at 2415 Prince Street in Conway, now operates as Rock Family Dental, joining an established oral health care brand with more than 10 locations throughout Arkansas. Central Dental has been part of Rock Dental Brands, a…

The Schmieding Foundation, Inc., announced it has gifted $500,000 to Springdale’s Pathway Academy – which will be renamed to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Schmieding Foundation Pathways Academy of Springdale, which recognizes the nonprofit’s support for UAMS.   …

Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court ruling that established the constitutional right to abortion in the United States, was overturned the morning of Friday, June 24, 2022, in a 6-3 decision.  The outcome is expected to lead to abortion…

Julie Wood is the new CPO officially joining Arkana Labs in 2022 to lead the Human Resources department.   Arkana Laboratories, an esoteric pathology practice focused on improving patient care, welcomes Julie Wood as the Chief People Officer (CPO). The…

Baptist Health – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Medical Education Program celebrated its first class of residents to graduate on Friday, June 17.    Troy Wells, President and CEO of Baptist Health, and Cam Patterson, M.D., chancellor of the…

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has announced Susan D. Emmett, M.D., will lead its new Center for Hearing Health Equity. Emmett is an otolaryngologist and public health-trained researcher. In addition to obtaining a MPH, she also holds four grants…

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has made record advancements, ranking among the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospital list, where it has the most service lines in which the state’s only pediatric health system has ever ranked. Seven of Arkansas Children’s…

Walmart and Sam’s Club are celebrating a milestone achievement, as the two have partnered with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to change kids’ health and the future for 35 years now. Club and store associates across the country have rallied behind…

The City of Cabot has received a $1.9 million grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) American Rescue Plan to construct water, sewer and road infrastructure to support future development by Unity Health. The project will be matched with $570,667…