Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. In Arkansas, nearly 32 people are hospitalized from this disease every single day; this is at least one Arkansan every hour. With World Stroke Day on October 29, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) reminds Arkansans that knowing the warning signs can save lives. Because strokes […]
The scariest thing in October is made easier – Get screened FREE for breast & cervical cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) BreastCare program coordinates efforts with a statewide network of providers to offer free breast and cervical cancer screenings and follow-up services. Read more below. Every year in Arkansas, nearly 400 women die due to breast cancer. Over 2,690 women are diagnosed with […]
Health Department just announced 1st measles case and now the 2nd
April 10, 2025 Conway, AR— The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is reporting a second confirmed pediatric measles case in an unvaccinated Arkansas resident from Faulkner County. The individual who tested positive was exposed during out of state travel. Measles is a highly contagious illness that can cause severe health complications. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny […]
Young unvaccinated Saline County measles patient is the 1st case in Arkansas since 2018
April 10, 2025 Benton, AR—The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is reporting a confirmed pediatric measles case in an unvaccinated Arkansas resident from Saline County. The individual who tested positive was exposed during out of state travel. As of April 10, 2025, this is the only measles case in Arkansas since 2018. Measles is a […]
Some Salem Water Users to experience outage on Wednesday
Salem Water Users reports a water outage at Congo Road. The area is between Racetrack Road and Hinds Road. A crew is at the site working on a broken water main. See the map below and watch MySaline to find out if a boil water notice ends up being issued.
Some Salem Water Users to experience outage on Tuesday
Some Salem Water customers may have their service temporarily turned off on Tuesday. If you live in the area of West Lawson Road, from Deer Run to Nash Road, this may apply to you. Technicians will be in the area replacing a valve on. Water will be turned off while they work.
Salem Water fixing main break; Boiling not necessary
UPDATE FEB 7, 2024, 3:45PM This water main break did not require a boil water notice. ORIGINAL ARTICLE FEB 7, 2024, 11:00AM Salem Water Users announced there was a water main break on the corner of Salem Road and Helmich Road. This was around 1:00 a.m. Wednesday. Technicians were still working on the leak during […]
Salem Water LIFTS boil notice from Oct 4th to some customers
The boil order issued for Salem Water Users has been lifted as of October 6th, 2023. The water customers below will no longer need to boil your water for consumption. ? –PREVIOUSLY— The Arkansas Department of Health announced a Boil Water Notice issued by Salem Water Users. Where: This is active for the areas of: […]
Benton Utilities LIFTS boil notice to some customers
UPDATED OCTOBER 6, 2023 Benton Utilities issues a statement at 9:20 a.m. – the boil water notice that was issued Sunday, October 1, 2023, has been lifted. This order was lifted by the Arkansas Dept. of Health after analyzing water in the area affected. The areas that were affected are: Customers on Milan, S. […]
Health Dept says a Saline County resident acquired malaria locally; Here are symptoms & precautions
A Saline County resident has acquired malaria, according to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). In a statement, the ADH said this case was acquired locally, that the person has not traveled out of the country. Malaria is transmitted via infected Anopheles mosquitoes. It is not transmitted from person to person. READ MORE BELOW? See […]
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