The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) wants the public to be aware that cases of monkeypox in the United States are increasing. There are now 3,486 cases in the U.S., with 4 of those in Arkansas. The first in the state was diagnosed in May 2022. Here are 7 things you need to know about […]
ADH Announces Adoptive Children Can Now Request Birth Files
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) announced that beginning August 1st, individuals who have been adopted, and who are at least 21 years of age, may request their adoption file from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). Forms are now available online for adoptees to fill out to request their files. An ADH adoption file […]
Health Dept to Provide Same-Day Birth and Death Certificates in Every County
Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is rolling out vital records services to all local health units in all counties. By the end of this year, all health units should be able to process same-day, in-person requests for birth certificates and death certificates in most cases. Currently, these services are available […]
See the List of Applicants for Marijuana Cultivation and Dispensary Permits
We knew it wouldn’t be easy for Arkansas to pass medical marijuana, but the majority voted for it. We knew then also that it wouldn’t be easy for legislators and officials at the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) and the newly-formed Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission (AMMC) to make all the rules and hand out permits, […]
Health Dept Announces Free Flu Shots at Local Offices
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is now offering free flu shots in all Local Health Units (LHUs). There will be no out of pocket cost for patients, regardless of their insurance status. The state continues to see a high number of flu cases and flu-related deaths this season. Any Arkansan who has not yet […]
Health Dept: 94 Flu Deaths This Season; Two Were Children
The Arkansas Department of Health is continuing to see a high number of flu cases and flu-related deaths this flu season. As of Tuesday, ADH is reporting 94 flu-related deaths this flu season. Two of those deaths were children. ADH is urging Arkansans to take steps to prevent the flu. It is not too […]