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Nationally, RFK Jr. Gets the Nod; To the South, Louisiana Stops Vaccine Promotion; To the West, Texas Battles Measles Outbreak, and Bird Flu Raises Concerns
State Lawmakers Aim to Tackle Arkansas’ Maternal Health Crisis with New Legislation
UAMS Health Career Program Accepting Applications for High School Seniors in Delta, South Arkansas
Baptist Health Foundation Named Bank of America’s 2024 Neighborhood Champion
Mark Ranatza Named Chief Nursing Officer at Arkansas Children’s Northwest
NYITCOM at A-State Accepting Applications for ‘Project H.E.A.R.T.’
Saline Health System Names New CEO
Arkansas Hospice Names New President, CEO
February 17, 2025
Nationally, RFK Jr. Gets the Nod; To the...

Recent developments across the country and region are raising new public health concerns with potential implications for Arkansas.

RFK Jr. Nominated for HHS Secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been nominated as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services. Known for his skepticism about vaccines, Kennedy's appointment signals a possible shift in national health policy, especially regarding vaccine mandates and public health campaigns. His nomination has sparked discussions across the healthcare community about the future of preventative care strategies.

February 17, 2025
State Lawmakers Aim to Tackle Arkansas’...

By: Antoinette Grajeda - Published Feb. 6, 2025 in Arkansas Advocate

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday announced new legislation aimed at improving maternal health for the lowest-income Arkansans.

Much of the legislation, contained in identical versions of House and Senate bills filed Thursday, would make changes in the state Medicaid program, which Sanders said would cost about $45 million a year.

February 17, 2025
UAMS Health Career Program Accepting App...

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is now accepting applications for the 2025 session of the Arkansas Delta Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) Academy, an initiative that supports students in the Delta and South Arkansas as they pursue careers in healthcare. 

February 17, 2025
Baptist Health Foundation Named Bank of...

Baptist Health Foundation has been selected as Bank of America’s 2024 Neighborhood Champion. The award recognizes organizations that drive positive social impact and economic opportunity in their communities. As part of this recognition, Baptist Health Foundation received a $50,000 grant, with $25,000 awarded in fall 2024 and the remaining $25,000 to be provided in fall 2025.

February 17, 2025
Mark Ranatza Named Chief Nursing Officer...

Mark Ranatza, MHA, BSN, RN, will join Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW) as chief nursing officer in March, concluding a national search.