The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) BreastCare program coordinates efforts with a statewide network of providers to offer free breast and cervical cancer screenings and follow-up services.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Arkansas and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths for women both in Arkansas and across the United States. The state currently ranks 35th lowest for mammography and 43rd lowest for pap tests.
Baptist Health Community Outreach holds a variety of monthly classes to help central Arkansas residents make meals at home that won’t break the bank or health goals.
The Cooking with Community Outreach classes are taught by Baptist Health registered dietitian Samantha Stadter and are designed to empower participants to gain confidence in the kitchen with simple yet flavorful recipes. During each class, students will prepare, cook, and taste different dishes using a variety of ingredients. Topics include nutrition benefits, ingredient selection, money-saving tips and more.
The public is invited to attend the Flanigan-Boop Endowed Lectureship in Spinal Neurosurgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) at 5 p.m. on Oct. 16.
Andrew Jea, MD, MBA, a professor and chair of neurosurgery at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, will present a lecture on advances in neurosurgery on the 12th floor of the Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute on the Little Rock campus.
The title of the lecture is “Veritate Duce Progredi: Neuromuscular Scoliosis.”
A Letter from the U. S. Food & Drug Administration
Sept. 22, 2025
Notice to Physicians on the Use of Acetaminophen During Pregnancy
Arkansas Hospice announced that its Family of Care is becoming LifeTouch Health.
The organization now provides a continuum of care with:
-Personal care providing in-home, non-medical support in Central Arkansas. This service was previously known as First Choice Senior Care.
-Primary care for seniors, where they live. This line of care has been known as Arkansas Advanced Care.
-Palliative Care for comfort and support beyond treatment at any age and stage of serious illness. This service was previously named Arkansas Palliative Care.
