Both the House and Senate versions of budget legislation under consideration in Congress contain provisions that would considerably affect enrollment in Arkansas Medicaid and the Health Insurance Marketplace. Read More
An advisory group that provides recommendations to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccines has been in the news frequently following the dismissal of all its voting members in June. Read More
High infant mortality, high rates of premature deaths from treatable causes, and low rates of adult dental care push Arkansas near the bottom among states in a new health rankings report. Read More
Several states designate June as Responsible Fatherhood Month or Fatherhood Awareness Month, an observance that raises awareness of the role fathers play in their children’s lives. Read More
Fireworks injuries caused 14,700 people in the U.S. to seek treatment in emergency rooms last year, a sharp increase from 9,700 in 2023, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Read More
Doulas are professionals trained in childbirth who provide emotional, physical, and other supports to pregnant or recently pregnant women. This updated explainer examines their role in the birthing journey. Read More
In times of extreme heat, it’s important to know how heat impacts the body and where to get up-to-date information on heat risk levels where you live. Read More
ACHI Interim Health Policy Director Jennifer Wessel discusses new health-related Arkansas laws in an article published in the summer 2025 issue of Arkansas Family Physician, the official publication of the Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians. Read More
Dr. Joe Thompson, president emeritus of the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement, was honored recently with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Network of Public Health Institutes. Read More
Arkansas has received federal approval to ban the purchase of certain sugary beverages and candy with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits effective July 1, 2026. Read More
