Health Care

Arkansas’ COVID-19 case count increased by almost 900 cases from yesterday’s total. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, the state has a cumulative total of 77,472 confirmed cases – an increase of 796 from yesterday – as well as…

The COVID-19 death toll in the United States has risen above 200,000 as of Tuesday. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been 200,477 confirmed deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus, according to figures provided by Johns Hopkins…

HealthTech Arkansas has formed a new partnership with a venture capital firm to provide increased opportunities for health care startups around the world. SkyBrook Venture Partners, a firm that raises awareness of Central and Eastern Europe companies among U.S. investors,…

The Arkansas Department of Health has stocked its Local Health Units with influenza vaccines, which are now available on a walk-in basis. According to the department, vaccines are available for no out-of-pocket expense. While Individuals are encouraged to bring their…

A University of Arkansas (U of A) professor has received a $987,000 grant to research how restaurants can prevent customers from being exposed to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and…

Before the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), the issue of people opposed to vaccinations (known as anti-vaxxers)  primarily involved parents who believed childhood vaccinations could harm their children. There were small pockets of outbreaks of diseases such as measles in areas where…

Arkansas Children’s has tapped a new president for its research institute. Dr. Pete Mourani has been selected to lead the Arkansas Children’s Research Institute (ACRI) as president. He will also serve as senior vice president and chief research officer for…

Like all health care facilities, behavioral health hospitals had to play a round of pandemic twister beginning in March. From the way patients are screened and processed to how therapeutic services are carried out and even how meals are served,…

A typical evening in a typical American household: husband or wife returns home from a job interview. The spouse wants to know specifics about the prospective employer’s health benefits and immediately asks, “Well, what about vision and dental?” Fact is,…

The Medical Center of South Arkansas has appointed a new chief financial officer. Vince Xayasane has been named as the CFO for the El Dorado-based health care system. In total, Xayasane has approximately 21 years of experience in the health…