This fact sheet explores national, state, and local violent-crime data, describes the direct and indirect health impacts of violent crime, and documents some interventions with positive outcomes. Read More
CapitolGo! highlighted the importance of healthy choices and physical activity by encouraging participants to log their steps in a smartphone app as part of a walking challenge. Read More
Medicaid expansion has also brought billions of new federal dollars into Arkansas’ economy: $1.7 billion just between January 2014 and June 2015, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Gov. Asa Hutchinson has pushed for maintaining expansion by noting that ending it would leave a massive hole in the state’s budget that would have to be made up for with cuts. Read More
The report offers a preliminary look into the conditions, coverage sources, and demographics of individuals registered for medical marijuana. Read More
In the 2016-2017 school year, 98 percent of Arkansas public schools contributed valid measurements to the statewide BMI assessment. The results show that more than one in five (22.0%) of all public school-aged children are classified as obese. For students in grade 10, nearly one in four (25.4%) are obese, which is the highest rate recorded for this grade since data collection began in 2003-2004. Read More
Judge Hooper, currently in his fourth term as county judge in Van Buren County, has been a staunch advocate for increasing economic opportunities for its residents. As part of an overall economic strategy, Judge Hooper understands that having a healthy workforce is crucial in the decision-making process for companies, and part of the solution begins with leadership. Read More
In 2009, the Fit2Live initiative created a culture of change to address the obesity epidemic and make the healthy choice the easy choice. To address health insurance premiums, medications, and sick time, the City of North Little Rock established three programs including wellness physicals, fitness center reimbursement and health fairs. Read More
The NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation’s Center for Healthy Children started in 2001 by physicians as an extension of the NEA Baptist Clinic, with the mission to change lives in Northeast Arkansas. In 2005, the foundation saw a need for obesity engagement in children due to a growing number of physician consults from parents about school Body Mass Index (BMI) reports provided to them as required by Arkansas Act 1220 of 2003. With limited options available to assist parents, the foundation formed the center “to teach, motivate, and guide overweight children and their families how to build a solid foundation of proper nutrition and regular exercise for a healthy lifestyle.” The center works directly with schools and physicians, taking referrals of children ages 8 to 12 who have a BMI of 30 or greater. Read More
The LCLC organized as a nonprofit charitable organization in 2014 with a mission to promote the interest, welfare, and educational excellence of Lafayette County through its endeavors. The LCLC serves as a platform for improving the quality of life and educational opportunities for the residents of Lafayette County and is open to any resident of the county to join. The vision of LCLC is to empower Lafayette County to establish itself as an economically diverse, productive, and self-sufficient county through farm and industry, business ventures, health awareness, and the welfare and development of youth. Read More
Imagine having to choose between paying your bills and eating. Perhaps in order to afford your medicine, you have to skip a meal this week. What if one meal turns into several? Now, imagine you’re 68 years old. Read More
