| 2010 ADH HealthNet News |
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Five States Sign Interstate Regional Consensus Statement on Stroke
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March 9, 2010 - Little Rock -Arkansas has joined Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee in signing the Interstate Regional Consensus Statement on Stroke. State Health Officers from all five states have now signed the statement, which recognizes the Delta Stroke Network Project as a new approach to help reduce the incidence of stroke in the region.
The Delta Stroke Network Project is led by Namvar Zohoori, M.D., Chronic Disease Director at the Arkansas Department of Health. The project is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. |
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Public Health Nursing Association of Arkansas Day
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| February 24, 2010 - Little Rock -The Public Health Nursing Association of Arkansas (PHNAA) Section of the Arkansas Public Health Association (APHA) has scheduled “A Day of Appreciation and Celebration” for public health nurses of Arkansas. The First Christian Church in Little will be the site of the celebration on Saturday, February 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Public health nurses will be recognized for their hard work during the rounds of mass flu clinics and school clinics recently completed in all seventy-five counties of Arkansas. |
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Blue & You Fitness Challenge participants proclaim:“Fitness: All it’s hyped up to be!”
101,000 nationwide could join 2010 competition
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| February 23, 2010 - Little Rock -Representatives from more than 200 companies and groups throughout Arkansas and the nation gathered today to share their “hype” at the kickoff of the 2010 Blue & You Fitness Challenge held at the Statehouse Convention Center. Governor Mike Beebe declared today “Blue & You Fitness Challenge” Day in Arkansas in recognition of the seventh annual competition to promote wellness in the community and at the worksite. “Fitness: all it’s hyped up to be” was the theme of the kickoff as companies and groups offered their checkpoint cheers of commitment to the Challenge, whether for 30, 60 or 92 virtual checkpoints across America. |
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Rabid Dog Reported in Imboden
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| February 3, 2010 - Little Rock -A family’s pet dog, living in the community of Imboden in Lawrence County, has been confirmed rabid by the Arkansas Department of Health this week. The dog became ill around January 25, and progressively declined until it was euthanized and submitted for rabies testing. Several people who were exposed to the dog will be undergoing a series of rabies vaccinations to prevent the development of the disease. The dog was an inside/outside dog and stayed in a fenced yard when outside, but had not been vaccinated against rabies. The dog had been sprayed by a skunk a month or two ago, but the disease cannot be transmitted in skunk spray. Undoubtedly he had been bitten as well, although no skunk was seen or found in the yard. |
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State Public Health Laboratory Receives Accreditation from
College of American Pathologists
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| February 1, 2010 - Little Rock -The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Public Health Laboratory has been awarded accreditation by the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists, based on the results of a recent onsite inspection.
The laboratory’s director, Dr. Glen Baker, was advised of this national recognition in a report praising the department for the “excellence of the services being provided.” Dr. Baker said, “I am so proud of the staff and the outstanding work that has been done to achieve this endorsement. Our exceptional colleagues work so hard protecting the health of Arkansans every day. This recognition is a testimony to their efforts.” |
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Health Department, Private Providers Give Over 500,000 Doses of H1N1 Vaccine
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| January 21, 2010 - Little Rock -Since the vaccine became available just over three months ago, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) and private providers have given over 500,000 doses of the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine. Exact numbers are not known, according to the ADH, because reporting and data input from private providers (hospitals, physicians, clinics and pharmacies) won’t be complete until later in the season. |
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It’s Not Too Late to Vaccinate!
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| January 11, 2010 - Little Rock -The Arkansas Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are reminding Arkansans that it’s not too late to vaccinate for seasonal and H1N1 influenza. There is plenty of vaccine available free at local health units in each county and vaccine is available for a minimal charge at a large number of pharmacies and doctor’s offices around the state. This week (January 10-16, 2010) is also National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) established to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination as well as fostering greater use of flu vaccine after the holiday season. |
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Health Department Ranks at the Top For Preparedness
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December 15, 2009 - Little Rock -The Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) today released its annual review of public health emergency preparedness and found Arkansas to be among the best in the nation, based on information obtained from independent sources.
The report found that 20 states scored six or less out of 10 key indicators of public health emergency preparedness. Nearly two-thirds of states scored seven or less. Eight states tied for the highest score of nine out of 10: Arkansas, Delaware, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, and Vermont. |
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New Rabies Law for State
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| December 1, 2009 - Little Rock -The updated Rabies Control Act has new rules passed by the State Board of Health that allow for a longer interval between rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats. The new rules will become effective January 1, 2010.The updated Rabies Control Act was passed by the Arkansas State Legislature in 2009 (Act 159). Under the new rules, all dogs and cats four months of age or older will be required to have a rabies vaccination given by a licensed veterinarian. Currently no age limit is specified for initial vaccinations. |
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Second Round of Mass Flu Clinics to Begin December 7
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| November 30, 2009 - Little Rock -The second round of statewide mass vaccination clinics designed to immunize Arkansans against both seasonal and H1N1 influenza will begin next Monday (December 7), the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) announced today.The unprecedented effort will continue through December 18. During the two-week period, clinics will be held in nearly every county, according to Randy Lee, Director of ADH’s Center for Local Public Health. |
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ADH Plans Second Round of Mass Flu Clinics
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| November 23, 2009 - Little Rock -
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is planning a second round of mass vaccination clinics across the state to immunize Arkansans against both seasonal and H1N1 influenza. Tentatively, the second round of clinics is set to begin on December 7, according to Randy Lee, director of ADH’s Center for Local Public Health. However, Lee emphasized that the starting date will have to be pushed back if the health department has not received enough vaccine by that time. |
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Health Department Confirms More Swine Flu Deaths -
Officials Say At-Risk Populations Need to Check with Private Providers if Symptomatic
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| November 19, 2009 - Little Rock -The number of confirmed deaths in Arkansas from the H1N1 flu has now risen to 20, according to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). Additional vaccine supplies for protection against H1N1 flu are arriving in the state, and more is on the way. People in all of the higher risk groups (including pregnant women, people caring for infants under 6 months, health-care and EMS personnel, people 6 months – 24 years and people 25-64 with underlying medical conditions) can begin to check with their providers to get protection from the H1N1 flu. Over 900 facilities in the state have expressed an interest in being able to distribute H1N1 vaccine, and vaccine is currently being shipped to some of those providers depending upon supply. |
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Dr. Richard Nugent Awarded Maternal and Child Health Bureau Director’s Award
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| November 16, 2009 - Little Rock -At the October 2009 meeting of the National Title V Maternal and Child Health Federal/State Partnership meeting, Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Family Health Branch Chief, Richard Nugent, MD, MPH, was given the Maternal and Child Health Bureau Director’s Award, in recognition of his many years of outstanding service to the Nation’s mothers and children. Colleagues, friends and family from across the nation were there to share in recognizing Dr. Nugent’s achievements. |
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Health Department Confirms More Swine Flu Deaths - Officials Say More Vaccine Arriving in State
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| November 10, 2009 - Little Rock -The number of confirmed deaths from the H1N1 flu since August 1 has now risen to 18, according to reports by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). Additional vaccine supplies for protection against H1N1 flu are arriving in the state, and more is on the way. People in all of the higher risk groups can begin to check with their providers to get protection from the H1N1 flu. Over 900 facilities in the state have requested H1N1 vaccine, and vaccine is currently being shipped to some of those providers. |
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Health Department Announces Budget Cuts
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November 04, 2009 - Little Rock - The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has announced today a specific plan for the $3,631,885 in budget cuts that had been asked for by Governor Beebe last week.
“This has been a very careful process that we have followed, as we looked at the areas where we felt that we can postpone or reschedule projects that we would very much like to do, but simply cannot afford right now,” said Paul K. Halverson, DrPH, Director of Health and State Health Officer. |
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172,873 Doses of Seasonal Flu Vaccine and H1N1 Vaccine Given at Mass Flu Clinics Statewide
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| November 03, 2009 - Little Rock -In one of the largest mass vaccination efforts in the state’s history, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is reporting that to date a total of 172,873 doses of seasonal flu vaccine and H1N1 vaccine were given at Mass Flu Clinics across the state. At the statewide Mass Flu Clinics, 148,961 doses of seasonal flu vaccine and 23,912 doses of H1N1 vaccine were given to Arkansans. |
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Mass Vaccination Clinics Update: Total Doses of Vaccine Given as of Noon, October 30
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| October 30, 2009 - Little Rock -The Arkansas Department of Health is reporting that as of noon, October 30, the following doses of seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccine had been given at Mass Flu Clinics statewide: |
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Mass Vaccination Clinics Update, October 30
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| October 30, 2009 - Little Rock -The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) reported that 54,798 doses of seasonal flu vaccine and 8,366 doses of H1N1 vaccine were administered Thursday, the first day of the Mass Flu Clinics, despite pouring rain, power outages in some counties and long lines.This represents numbers from 29 of 38 clinics Thursday. |
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Mass Vaccination Clinics Update, October 29
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| October 29, 2009 - Little Rock -The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) reported that through mid-day 36 out of 38 Mass Flu Clinics underway today had given 27,729 seasonal flu doses and 4,028 doses of H1N1 vaccine.The fifty-four remaining Mass Flu Clinics are scheduled for Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31.These numbers are in addition to doses already administered at school flu clinics statewide. |
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Mass Vaccination Clinics Update, October 28
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| October 28, 2009 - Little Rock -
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will hold mass vaccination clinics throughout the state on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 29-31. CHECK YOUR LOCAL AREA FOR EXACT TIMES. Supplies of H1N1 vaccine are arriving in the state in very limited quantities. This is happening in states nationwide. We have more seasonal vaccine available this year than in past years, but we expect the demand to be high. |
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Partnership Opportunity Announcement:
American Recovery Reinvestment Act of 2009 Communities Putting Prevention to Work
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| October 27, 2009 - Little Rock -The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Procurement and Grants Office has published a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) entitled, “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Communities Putting Prevention to Work.” Approximately $373 million will be available in fiscal year 2009 to fund thirty to forty awards. |
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Mass Vaccination Clinic Update: Children Ages 5-18 with Underlying Medical Conditions Will Receive H1N1 Vaccine As Supplies Permit
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| October 23, 2009 - Little Rock -In order to reach more children with underlying medical conditions and possible risk for complications from H1N1 flu, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will be offering H1N1 vaccine as supplies permit to children ages 5-18 with underlying medical conditions at the Mass Flu Clinics on October 29, 30, 31. We will have seasonal vaccine available for the general public, and, the H1N1 vaccine available for pregnant women and children ages 6 months through 4 years. |
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Mass Vaccination Clinic Update: H1N1 Vaccine Supply Slow to Arrive in State:
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| October 22, 2009 - Little Rock -Anticipated supplies of the H1N1 Influenza A (Swine Flu) vaccine have been arriving in the state but in limited quantities, according to public health officials. James Phillips, M.D., Branch Chief, Infectious Disease at the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) said, “We would like to be ready to vaccinate everyone who wants to get the vaccine at next week’s mass seasonal flu clinics, but right now we don’t see how that can happen. |
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1094 Schools Providing Free Flu Shots to Arkansas’s Children Beginning October 14 Through December, 2009 |
| October 14, 2009 - Little Rock -Beginning October 14, 2009 and continuing through December, the Arkansas Department of Health in conjunction with the Arkansas Department of Education and local school districts statewide will be providing free seasonal flu shots and H1N1 vaccine if supplies are available to school children at 1094 schools. |
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Flu Update for October 13, 2009 |
| October 13, 2009 - Little Rock -The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is providing the following update on seasonal and H1N1 flu and the arrival of flu vaccine in the state. Arkansas is reporting two additional deaths from complications of H1N1 flu. This brings the total deaths to 9 this flu season. |
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www.healthyarkansas.com: Complete, Up-to-Date H1N1 Information for Arkansans |
| October 12, 2009 - Little Rock The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), is encouraging Arkansans to make frequent visits to its internet website, www.healthyarkansas.com , for the most complete and up-to-date information on 2009 H1N1 flu (Swine Flu) and seasonal flu in the state. |
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Flu Update for October 9, 2009 |
| October 9, 2009 - Little Rock -The Arkansas Department of Health is providing the following update on seasonal and H1N1 flu and the arrival of nasal flu vaccine in the state.
What is the nasal spray flu vaccine? There are two types of flu vaccine: the flu shot and the nasal spray vaccine. Both types of vaccine are being made against 2009 H1N1. |
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Flu Update for October 8, 2009 |
| October 8, 2009 - Little Rock - The Arkansas Department of Health is providing the following update on seasonal and H1N1 flu and the arrival of flu vaccine in the state:Each week the CDC provides states an estimated amount of H1N1 FLU vaccine available to order. ADH orders the maximum amount available each week. |
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H1N1 Vaccine Arriving in Arkansas |
| October 6, 2009 - Little Rock - Dr. James Phillips, branch chief, infectious disease, Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), announced today that the first doses of the new H1N1 influenza A (Swine Flu) vaccine are arriving in Arkansas. |
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National Association of State Emergency Medical Services Officials to Meet In Little Rock, September 21-25, 2009 |
| September 22, 2009 - Little Rock - Emergency medical services professionals from across the nation will
gather in Little Rock for five days of programs and meetings designed to keep members
prepared to face the challenges of dealing with disasters of all kinds. |
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Flu Information for Hispanic and Other Non-English Speaking Populations Available at www.flu.gov |
| September 22, 2009 - Little Rock - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have a website that provides “one stop” shopping for flu information featuring critical, current information on seasonal and H1N1 flu-- www.flu.gov . |
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Arkansas is National Host for Leading Emergency Care Experts
- National Leaders Applaud Arkansas Efforts to Build State-Wide Trauma System
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| September 21, 2009 - Little Rock - Emergency medical services officials and other first-responders from across the state and nation are gathered at the Peabody Hotel in Little Rock this week for a five-day annual meeting of the National Association of State Emergency Medical Services Officials (NASEMSO). Topics at the forefront of discussions include access to trauma centers and current issues and trends in trauma and emergency care. |
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Arkansas Department of Health Reports Additional Four Deaths from 2009 Influenza A (H1N1) Virus (Swine Flu) |
| September 10, 2009 - Little Rock - James Phillips, M.D., Branch Chief, Infectious Disease today reported four additional deaths among Arkansans from complications related to 2009 influenza A (H1N1) virus (Swine Flu). |
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Guidance for Pregnant Women
Concerning the 2009 H1N1 Influenza |
| September 3, 2009 - Little Rock - For pregnant women, the 2009 influenza A (H1N1) virus has presented some serious complications, both for mothers and their unborn babies. |
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Health Department Seeks Immunization Providers for H1N1 Vaccination Campaign |
| September 3, 2009 - Little Rock - As the 2009 influenza A (H1N1) virus continues to spread across the United States, Arkansas is preparing for the most ambitious vaccination effort in the state’s history. |
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Federal Funding to Improve Oral Health Announced for Arkansas |
| August 24, 2009 - Little Rock - The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Office of Oral Health has been awarded a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to increase the oral health workforce in Arkansas. |
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Back to School with the Flu? |
| August 26, 2009 - Little Rock - Public school and kindergarten administrators are seeing something very unusual in their schools as the children come back to school—the flu. Illness caused by the new H1N1influenza A virus, commonly known as “Swine Flu” is being reported. |
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Health Department Issues Warning About Local Spring Water Safety |
| August 21, 2009 - Little Rock - A natural spring located on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in Little Rock near the intersection of King Drive and 30th Street has tested positive for E. Coli, according to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). |
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Arkansas Department of Health Reports State’s First Death From Novel H1N1 Influenza A (Swine Flu) |
| August 10, 2009 - Little Rock - State Epidemiologist James Phillips, M.D., today reported the first death in Arkansas from complications related to novel H1N1 influenza A (Swine Flu). Dr. Phillips said, “We have H1N1 influenza A all over our state. |
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Arkansas Schools and the Health Department Partner to Vaccinate School Children Grades K-12 for Seasonal Flu Tobacco Tax Revenue Providing Vaccine |
| August 7, 2009 - Little Rock - As part of Governor Mike Beebe’s health initiative and with funding provided by the tobacco tax passed during the recent legislative session and federal monies, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) and local school districts statewide are offering the seasonal flu shot to all school children in grades K-12 beginning in mid-October. |
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Novel H1N1 Influenza A (Swine Flu) Update for Arkansans
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| August 3, 2009 - Little Rock — As of Wednesday, July 29, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) reported 150 lab-confirmed cases of novel H1N1 influenza A (Swine Flu) in Arkansas in residents from 38 of the state's 75 counties. There have been no deaths due to H1N1 influenza A in Arkansas. |
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Breastfeeding: A Vital Emergency Response. Are You Ready?
World Breastfeeding Week is
August 1- 7, 2009
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| July 21, 2009 - Little Rock — House fires, floods, tornados, acts of terrorism and loss of jobs in the economic crisis are all emergencies that Arkansas families could experience at any time. This year the theme for World Breastfeeding Week is Breastfeeding: A Vital Emergency Response. Are You Ready? The focus is on the importance of supporting breastfeeding before, during, and after an emergency happens. This worldwide annual celebration occurs August 1-7. |
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Arkansas Eligible to Receive $3,234,809 for Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Preparedness Efforts and Fall Flu Season
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| July 16, 2009 - Little Rock — Dr. Paul Halverson, director of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) and state health officer, announced today the availability of $3,234,809 in grants to help Arkansas prepare for a resurgence of the H1N1 influenza virus and the fall flu season. The recent supplemental appropriations bill signed into law by President Obama on June 24, 2009 approved the funding for states. |
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Novel H1N1 Influenza Virus (Swine Flu) Still Spreading in Arkansas
It’s Mild but You Need to Protect Yourself
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| July 14, 2009 - Little Rock —While the national publicity surrounding the novel H1N1 influenza virus (Swine Flu) has lessened and the illness is milder than what scientists feared at first, the disease is still spreading. |
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Adult Smoking Drops in Arkansas
Arkansas Department of Health Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program Celebrates Program Successes and a Healthier State
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| July 8, 2009 - Little Rock —New survey information shows that there are nearly 100,000 fewer smokers in Arkansas since the beginning of the Arkansas Department of Health’s (ADH) Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program in 2002. |
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First West Nile Virus Case
Reported in the State
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| June 26, 2009 - Little Rock —The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is reporting the first human case of West Nile virus infection in Arkansas this year. In Arkansas for 2008 there were 9 confirmed cases in humans and no deaths. Nationally, there were 1,356 reported cases in humans and 44 deaths from West Nile Virus infection in 2008. |
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Summer Heat Arrives in Arkansas
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| June 17, 2009 - Little Rock —Summer will officially begin this weekend on Father’s Day, but the heat has already arrived in Arkansas, and it’s time to watch for the dangerous side effects the heat can bring. Heat stress, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are serious concerns in Arkansas, and failure to be on guard can result in injury, disability or death. |
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Arkansas Department of Health, Public Health Laboratory to Receive FDA Grant for Food and Feed Safety Program
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| June 15, 2009 - Little Rock —Enhancements being made to the nation’s food safety system by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will mean grants for Arkansas, Nebraska and Wisconsin. In all, Arkansas will receive $1.7 million in funding and equipment to support its role in the new system. |
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Arkansas Department of Health Hosts Workshop Promoting Hometown Health
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| June 1, 2009 - Little Rock — A public program showcasing activities of Arkansas Department of Health’s (ADH) Hometown Health Improvement (HHI) community coalitions will feature the accomplishments of groups from around the state in a display of posters, tri-fold boards, brochures and pamphlets. |
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Statewide Surveillance for West Nile Virus Announced
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| May 26, 2009 - Little Rock — The Arkansas Department of Health has begun its statewide surveillance for West Nile Virus (WNV) in wild birds. Human serum and spinal fluid specimen testing for the virus is ongoing throughout the year. |
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Health Department Announces
First H1N1 Influenza A Virus (Swine Flu) Cases in Arkansas
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| May 8, 2009 - Little Rock — Paul Halverson, State Health Officer and Director of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), said today that the state’s first five cases of the novel H1N1 influenza A virus (swine flu) have been confirmed—four cases in Pulaski County and one case in Lawrence County. The samples were tested and confirmed by the public health laboratory at ADH. |
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Arkansas Celebrates National Women's Health Week
May 10-16
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| May 9, 2009 - Little Rock — Governor Mike Beebe has proclaimed May 10-16 as National Women’s Health Week in Arkansas. National Women's Health Week kicks off on Mother's Day, May 10. The proclamation notes the important role that women play in the health and well-being of Arkansas’s families and communities. |
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Arkansas Department of Health
Continues to Test for Swine Flu
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| May 2, 2009 - Little Rock — William Mason, M.D., the Branch Chief for Preparedness and Response at the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) said today that there are still no cases of H1N1 (swine flu) in the state. Mason said that Arkansas will almost certainly be seeing cases soon, and that being cautious about contact with persons who may be ill continues to be the most important message. |
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State to Receive Faster H1N1 Virus Test
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| May 1, 2009 - Little Rock — No probable cases of the new influenza A /H1N1 virus have been confirmed yet in Arkansas, according to William Mason, M.D., Branch Chief for Preparedness and Response at the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). The number of people infected with the virus continues to grow nationwide, with 141 cases in 19 states being confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). |
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Health Department Issues Guidance on Swine Flu Outbreak
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| April 30, 2009 - Little Rock — The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is reporting that there are no confirmed cases or probable cases of swine flu in Arkansas. According to William Mason, M.D., Preparedness and Response Branch Chief, all influenza tests to date that have come to the Public Health Laboratory have been identified and are not swine flu. |
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Arkansas Department of Health
Monitoring State for Swine Flu
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| April 29, 2009 - Little Rock — Dr. Paul K. Halverson, DrPH, FACHE, Arkansas Department of Health Director and State Health Officer, said, “We have not had any cases of swine flu confirmed in Arkansas yet, but we are actively involved in a state-wide surveillance effort to detect the illness early if it does show up in the state.” |
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Physicians and Public Urged to be on Watch for Swine Flu
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| April 26, 2009 - Little Rock — The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) has issued an alert to physicians to be on the watch for A/H1N1 (swine flu) virus in humans. |
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Governor Beebe and Members of the Legislature Honored As Public Health Heroes
Arkansas Public Health Week is April 6-12, 2009
“Building the Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas” |
| April 8, 2009 - Little Rock — At a news conference today in the Governor’s Conference Hall, a coalition of public health practitioners honored Governor Mike Beebe and the members of the 87th General Assembly who were instrumental in enacting important new healthcare legislation that will “Build the Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas. |
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Health Department
Clarification of Act 159 |
| February 17, 2009 - Little Rock — The Arkansas Department of Health is offering further clarification of Act 159 for Arkansas citizens concerned about vaccination of their dogs and cats. |
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Emergency Kits Distributed in Arkansas May Contain
Tainted Peanut Butter,
FEMA Says |
| February 5, 2009 - Little Rock — Disaster relief meal kits may contain peanut butter that is linked to the national Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak that has made more than 500 people ill and has been associated with eight deaths since September of last year. The meal kits were distributed in Arkansas as a part of the relief and recovery effort following the ice storm that has left as much as a third of the state without power for more than a week so far. |
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Public Health Workers Involved in Recovery Efforts |
| February 3, 2009 - Little Rock — Conditions on the ground in parts of northern Arkansas are still very bad following last week’s ice storm and the subsequent power outages, and disaster recovery efforts are on-going. Under Governor Beebe’s leadership, state federal and local agencies, utility companies, retailers and volunteers are struggling with the result of the worst ice storm in recent memory. Public health workers are providing emergency shelters for utility workers, volunteers and those with no warm place to live, while working to protect Arkansans from some serious health threats that are emerging. |
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“If in Doubt—Throw it Out,”
Disaster Area Restaurants Told |
| January 30, 2009 - Little Rock — As is the case with individuals in their homes, restaurant owners and other food service operators are faced with hard decisions when it comes to food safety following any power outage of some duration, like the one that may last for several more days, and even weeks, in parts of northern Arkansas. |
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Exercise Care To Avoid Injuries During Recovery |
| January 30, 2009 - Little Rock — As temperatures moderate and life slowly returns to normal in north Arkansas following this week’s ice storm, both workers involved in the clean-up and residents returning to their homes and work-places should continue to exercise care to avoid injuries, according to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). |
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Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During Recovery |
| January 29, 2009 - Little Rock — Public health officials are urging caution during the recovery and clean-up stages following the massive ice storm that swept across northern Arkansas earlier this week. |
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Keeping Food and Water Safe After a Power Outage |
| January 28, 2009 - Little Rock —The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is urging residents of storm-damaged areas to be careful with food and water as power is being restored this week. Power outages in some areas may last several days, and maintaining proper refrigeration of food is a concern, officials say. |
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| 2009 ADH HealthNet News |
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Four Arkansas Residents Test Positive for
Same Salmonella Strain as that of National Outbreak |
| January 15, 2009 - Little Rock — Arkansas has joined the growing list of states affected by an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium that began in early September. Four Arkansas residents have tested positive for the same Salmonella strain. The cases are spread across the state with no apparent connection that can be determined. |
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| 2008 ADH HealthNet News |
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Central United States Earthquake Consortium and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to Host Post-Earthquake Public Health and Medical Issues Course in Arkansas |
| December 18, 2008 - Little Rock — On February 4, 2009, the Central United States Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC), in cooperation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is presenting a one-day class titled “Disaster Medicine 101: Post-Earthquake Public Health and Medical Issues in the New Madrid Seismic Zone” at the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Auditorium. |
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| 2008 ADH HealthNet News |
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Seal the State Returns to Arkansas |
| November 21, 2008 - Little Rock — A simple procedure that dentists and dental hygienists do can effectively prevents tooth decay and makes it possible for a child to grow up without cavities and fillings. Dental sealants are special protective plastic coatings that are placed on the grooves on the chewing surfaces of teeth where 90 percent of decay occurs in children. |
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| 2008 ADH HealthNet News |
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Health Department Sets New Record for Mass Dispensing
Flu Exercise |
| November 20, 2008 - Little Rock — The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) set a new record for its Mass Dispensing Flu Exercise and immunized 123,172 Arkansans against influenza last week. The shots were dispensed during the mass flu vaccination clinics held statewide in 81 health units. All 75 counties were involved again this year, but the totals significantly surpassed last year’s number of 103,541 vaccinations for the exercise. |
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