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Three Long-Term Care Facilities Report Coronavirus Cases As State Total Increases to 96
by Tyler Hale March 20, 2020
by Tyler Hale March 20, 2020
Arkansas’ total number of positive coronavirus cases has increased to 96 cases. This is an increase of 34 from yesterday’s announced total of 62 cases. According to Arkansas Department of Health Secretary Dr. Nate Smith, this is the largest single-day…
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Arkansas Clinics and Hospitals Postponing Elective Procedures
by Madeline Burke March 20, 2020
by Madeline Burke March 20, 2020
Arkansas hospitals are postponing elective, non-urgent surgeries and procedures to minimize the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Furthermore, the decision is intended to conserve medical supplies and staffing that might be needed elsewhere. Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville is…
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Officials Confirm Coronavirus Total Increase, Detail Efforts to Expand Testing Capacity
by Tyler Hale March 16, 2020
by Tyler Hale March 16, 2020
Speaking at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Gov. Asa Hutchinson confirmed that there are 22 total cases of coronavirus in Arkansas now. He initially said there were 20 cases, however, state chief medical officer Dr. Nate Smith clarified that…
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UPDATE: Arkansas’ Coronavirus Patient Total Increases to 16
by Tyler Hale March 14, 2020
by Tyler Hale March 14, 2020
UPDATE, March 16: The number of coronavirus cases in Arkansas has grown to 16, the Arkansas Department of Health has confirmed. All cases are limited to Pulaski, Jefferson and Saline counties (not Grant as originally reported). *** (Saturday, March 14)…
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Arkansas Officials Respond to First Presumptive Case of Coronavirus in State
by Tyler Hale March 11, 2020
by Tyler Hale March 11, 2020
by Tyler Hale Arkansas officials have confirmed that there is now a presumptive case of coronavirus in the state. During a press conference held Wednesday, March 11, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced that an individual in Pine Bluff has tested positive…
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Baptist Health Names New Western Region President
by AMP Staff March 10, 2020
by AMP Staff March 10, 2020
A major leadership change will be happening at Baptist Health in April. Baptist Health’s Western Region president Harrison Dean has announced his intention to retire in April. A 37-year veteran at Baptist Health, Dean has held a range of roles…
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Washington Regional Adds New Emergency Medicine Physician to Staff
by AMP Staff March 10, 2020
by AMP Staff March 10, 2020
Washington Regional Medical System has added a new physician to its emergency department. John C. Frank, M.D., has joined the Northwest Arkansas healthcare system as an emergency medicine physician. Frank will be part of Washington Regional’s Level II Trauma Center.…
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Solving an Addiction Crisis
by Christopher Dickie March 9, 2020
by Christopher Dickie March 9, 2020
by Christopher Dickie The addiction crisis has inspired much discussion, focused primarily on the opioid epidemic, around the country over the past few years. And for good reason. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the total economic burden of prescription…
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Trump Signs $8.3 Billion Coronavirus Spending Bill Into Law
by Tyler Hale March 6, 2020
by Tyler Hale March 6, 2020
by Tyler Hale More than $8 billion has been allocated to combat the coronavirus outbreak in the United States in a new measure signed into law today. On Friday, March 6, President Donald Trump signed a $8.3 billion spending bill…
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COVID-19 Not Detected in Arkansas Yet; CDC Warns of Challenges Ahead
by Becky Gillette March 4, 2020
by Becky Gillette March 4, 2020
by Becky Gillette As of March 3, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) had not yet been detected in Arkansas, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported multiple other states had announced their first positive tests for COVID-19. CDC…
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Delta Dental of Arkansas Commits $7 Million for COVID-19 Financial Assistance April 2, 2020
Delta Dental of Arkansas (DDAR) is aiming to make an impact on dentists in the state through a new program. Through the DDAR Advance Receipts Program, the company will be providing up to $6.5 million in emergency financial assistance to…The post Delta Dental of Arkansas Commits $7 Million for COVID-19 Financial Assistance appeared first on […]
Preston: State Can’t Process Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Claims Yet April 2, 2020
Unemployment insurance applications are rising rapidly according to state officials, but measures are being taken to address the influx of applicants. Gov. Asa Hutchinson called the situation a “historic flood” of unemployment insurance applications. According to Arkansas Department of Commerce…The post Preston: State Can’t Process Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Claims Yet appeared first on AMP.
Walmart Opening Drive-Thru Screening Site for Healthcare Workers in Bentonville April 1, 2020
Walmart is partnering with the state of Arkansas and Quest Diagnostics to bring a new drive-thru COVID-19 screening initiative to Northwest Arkansas. Gov. Asa Hutchinson said that the initiative is pilot project for a drive-thru screening facility for first responders…The post Walmart Opening Drive-Thru Screening Site for Healthcare Workers in Bentonville appeared first on AMP.
State Parks Limited to Day Use, Hutchinson Recommends Closing Buffalo River Park April 1, 2020
Use of Arkansas State Parks will be limited following concerns that social distancing procedures have not been followed and that out-of-state visitors could result in increased chances for COVID-19 transmission. On Tuesday, March 31, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced his intention…The post State Parks Limited to Day Use, Hutchinson Recommends Closing Buffalo River Park appeared first […]
Economics Arkansas Providing Educational Resources During COVID-19 Crisis April 1, 2020
Economics Arkansas, an educational nonprofit organization that promotes economic literacy in Arkansas, is ensuring teachers and students in grades preK – 12 across the state continue to receive professional development training and ready-to-use resources during the coronavirus pandemic. “Thanks to…The post Economics Arkansas Providing Educational Resources During COVID-19 Crisis appeared first on AMP.
Kroger Giving Hourly Frontline Workers “Hero Bonus” April 1, 2020
Kroger is giving its hourly frontline workers a “hero bonus” for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic. The Cincinnati-headquartered grocery chain announced that it would be adding a $2 bonus to workers’ standard base rate of pay for all hours…The post Kroger Giving Hourly Frontline Workers “Hero Bonus” appeared first on AMP.
COVID-19 Cases Rise By 61, Brings Total to 584 April 1, 2020
Sixty-one new coronavirus cases have been reported in Arkansas since yesterday, bringing the state’s total to 584 positive cases. Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Secretary Dr. Nate Smith confirmed the rise in cases during a Wednesday afternoon press conference. While…The post COVID-19 Cases Rise By 61, Brings Total to 584 appeared first on AMP.
A-State Postpones Spring Commencement Ceremony April 1, 2020
Arkansas State University is postposing its spring commencement ceremony due to coronavirus concerns. The commencement ceremony was originally scheduled to be held Saturday, May 16. However, school officials say that while the ceremony is being tentatively rescheduled for August. In…The post A-State Postpones Spring Commencement Ceremony appeared first on AMP.
National Review Recognizes Cotton as Leading Voice in COVID-19 Fight April 1, 2020
A national publication has highlighted one of Arkansas’ U.S. Senators as being a leading voice in the fight against coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. In an article entitled “The Senator Who Saw the Coronavirus Coming,” National Review spotlighted Sen. Tom…The post National Review Recognizes Cotton as Leading Voice in COVID-19 Fight appeared first on AMP.
Sniffle Health, NSL Partner to Provide Drive-Thru Screenings for COVID-19 April 1, 2020
Two Arkansas companies are partnering to provide COVID-19 drive-thru testing. Sniffle Health, a telemedicine company, and Natural State Laboratories (NSL) are providing the service to alleviate the backlog of testing and reduce test turnaround time. Testing will be administered from…The post Sniffle Health, NSL Partner to Provide Drive-Thru Screenings for COVID-19 appeared first on AMP.