You’ll have an opportunity to help save lives at an upcoming community blood drive set for Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton. Read more below. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the Bloodmobile parked outside the library at 1800 Smithers Drive. Organizers are […]
Benton & Bryant Students and their schools win in “Works of Heart” Art Show
Saline Health System welcomed the community to its Works of Heart art show on Feb. 26, celebrating American Heart Month while showcasing artwork created by local high school students. The event, held in the hospital atrium, featured heart-themed artwork submitted by students in grades 9–12. Community members attended the free event and participated by voting […]
Students share Works of Heart Community invited to vote for People’s Choice Award during American Heart Month
BENTON, Ark. (Feb. 17, 2026) – In recognition of American Heart Month, Saline Health System is hosting the Works of Heart art show in the hospital atrium from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26. Local students in grades 9-12 have submitted heart-themed art for the show for a chance to win in two categories: […]
Community invited to honor loved ones in Heart Month flag display
BENTON, Ark. (Jan. 15, 2026) – In recognition of American Heart Month, Saline Memorial Hospital is inviting the community to honor loved ones lost to heart disease by participating in a heart-shaped flag display designed to raise awareness of the nation’s leading cause of death for both men and women. As part of the […]
Arkansas sees highest Whooping Cough case count in 15 Years
Arkansas has recorded more than 500 confirmed cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, in 2025 — the highest number since the state began regularly collecting data 15 years ago, according to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). Read more below. Cases were reported in over 50 counties across the state, with a significant […]
Benton family hopes for crowd at donor swab event Dec 20th
Benton residents are mobilizing to help a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Brian Tarvin, 52, was recently diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and urgently needs a stem‑cell donor. His family and friends describe him as a tireless worker who enjoys fishing, hunting and riding his tractor. When he’s not on the job or in the […]
“Be Fast” when you recognize the warning signs of a stroke – and come to the World Stroke Day event on Oct 29th
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 […]
Saline Health System to host Bosom Buddies Bash – breast cancer awareness event Oct 21
BENTON, Ark. (August 29, 2025) – Although it had to be delayed due to other health concerns, Kathleen Blackwell still made time to get her annual mammogram in the fall of 2013, and she was very grateful she did. The mammogram showed evidence of a change in breast tissue that was later confirmed to be […]
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 […]
Saline County Health Dept to host Flu Shot Clinic Sept 26th
You can drive thru or walk in to get a flu shot on Friday. READ MORE BELOW The Arkansas Department of Health will host a Flu Shot Clinic on Friday, September 26th. You don’t need an appointment. Just come to the Saline County Health Unit from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. This flu shot […]
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