Drug overdose deaths in Arkansas declined by 24% in 2024, reaching their lowest annual level since 2019, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read More
Maternal depression is a common and serious condition that can occur during pregnancy or after childbirth. Our new infographic looks at maternal depression in Arkansas and policy efforts to address it. Read More
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently announced it will launch a pilot program to implement prior authorization requirements in Medicare for certain services. Read More
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently recommended that healthcare professionals screen women of reproductive age for intimate partner violence, emphasizing that screenings should include women who are pregnant or postpartum. Read More
Healthcare professionals should screen all adults for unhealthy alcohol use, according to a draft recommendation released by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Read More
Vaccine coverage among Arkansas kindergarteners dropped in the 2024-25 school year to lower levels than the state has seen since the 2014-15 and 2015-16 school years, new data show. Read More
This explainer provides information on the hazards of substandard housing, the impact of housing on health, housing status among Arkansans, and policies designed to improve housing including implied warranty of habitability. Read More
