Those most at risk for complications include infants and young children; pregnant women; older adults; those with weakened immune systems; and those with chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes, and COPD.
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These graphics represent the current and potential future patchwork of primary sources of health insurance coverage for Arkansans based upon existing policy. Read More
BreastCare certifies eligibility of women for treatment through confirmation of diagnosis, citizenship and income. Clients are enrolled in a special category of Medicaid for the duration of their treatment. Read More
The Arkansas Influenza Immunization Campaign will allow the Arkansas Department of Health to expand the provision of free flu vaccinations to Arkansans who would not otherwise have an opportunity to receive the vaccine. Read More
The Arkansas Cancer Coalition is Arkansas’s statewide comprehensive cancer control partnership comprised of over 400 individuals representing 150 organizations. Read More
A higher percentage of Arkansans use tobacco than on average in the United States. Not surprisingly, death rates in Arkansas because of heart disease and stroke are also substantially higher than in the broader U.S. population. Read More