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Nonprofit starts digital platform to improve maternal healthcare

WEBAccording to KFF data, Arkansas has the highest maternal mortality rate per 100,000 births out of all other states. An AIM committee also found that 92% of maternal …

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Open enrollment deadline with Ark. Health Insurance Marketplace …

WEBThe last day to enroll in health insurance through the Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace is Dec. 15. This is for anyone who is having difficulty getting …

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Health and Wellness Expo returns after two-year break

WEBJONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - After two years of waiting due to COVID, the St. Bernards Health and Wellness Expo will be back in April. The annual expo will be held …

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Weekly Report: Arkansas Dept. of Health monitoring COVID-19

WEBLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) - The Arkansas Department of Health is monitoring the spread of COVID-19 weekly. As of Wednesday, Feb. 8, according to the …

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Kennett starts over in bringing back hospital

WEBKENNETT, Mo. (KAIT) - The fight to bring a hospital back continues for Kennett after a group bought the land that housed the former Twin Rivers Medical …

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Deadline looms between United Healthcare and several NEA

WEBPublished: Feb. 21, 2024 at 9:05 PM PST. JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A deadline is looming between United Healthcare and several medical providers in Northeast …

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Women’s health fair offering free screenings, wellness checks

WEBThe Paragould hospital is hosting a Women’s Health Fair from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Paragould Community Center, 3404 Linwood Dr. The fair …

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Governor Sanders, DHS announces $30M plan focused on mental …

WEBGovernor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and The Arkansas Department of Human Services announced on Tuesday a comprehensive plan to invest $30 million in …

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Arkansas schools work to combat maternal mortality

WEBGovernor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an executive order to create a statewide Maternal Health Plan on Wednesday, but two schools in Arkansas are already …

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Local hospitals to become part of state-trauma network

WEBSt. Bernard's Medical Center and Arkansas Methodist Medical Center have been awarded $125,000 in grant money from the Arkansas Department of Health to become level 3 …

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How groups are using tiny homes to help the unhoused across the …

WEB(InvestigateTV) — A record number of people are considered unhoused in the United States. A federal report released in 2023 found more than 653,000 were …

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St. Bernards ends talks with United Healthcare

WEBJONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - St. Bernards Healthcare has decided to end its negotiation with one of the nation’s largest health insurance companies. According to a …

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Nursing home breaks ground two years after tornado

WEBTRUMANN, Ark. (KAIT) - Two years after a devastating tornado, Trumann has taken another step to move forward by introducing a new facility. A groundbreaking …

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Drive up, get a flu shot

WEBThe Craighead County Health Unit 611 E. Washington Ave. Suite B, will host a drive-thru vaccine clinic, weather permitting, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5. …

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Nursing center destroyed by tornado set to break ground

WEBTRUMANN, Ark. (KAIT) - Almost two years after a tornado destroyed the Quail Run Nursing Home, the group is getting ready to build their new facility. The …

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St. Bernards ends talks with United Healthcare

WEB2024 Jonesboro Open underway at Disc Side of Heaven. Updated: 6 hours ago.

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Arkansas Department of Health offering free flu vaccines

WEBThe Arkansas Department of Health will provide free vaccines at its local health units. (WKYT) JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - While seasonal flu cases are low, …

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Arkansas to build new state crime lab

WEBNORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) - The Arkansas Department of Public Safety announced Friday it had purchased land to build a new state-of-the-art crime …

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Hospital enters management agreement to keep its doors open

WEBFulton County has many rural areas within reach of the county hospital, but if it were to close, it would be a far drive for emergency services.

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Southwest is considering implementing assigned seats, report says …

WEBFlyers always expect seating to be first come, first serve on Southwest Airlines, but the company is considering making major changes to its seating arrangements.

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‘Keep him in prayers’: Longtime university administrator

WEBORANGEBURG, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - A shooting victim in South Carolina drove himself to the hospital after being shot in the head. According to the Orangeburg …

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Police say 5 people were shot following late-night dispute in

WEBPolice and members of the U.S. Secret Service took one person into custody and recovered a firearm at the scene.

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Teacher forced boy with alopecia to remove cap, mom says

WEBBrown said the teacher, who does not teach a class her son is in, also cursed at him. “Like, I felt sad,” Cameron said. Cameron wears caps at school because he has …

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Healthcare provider threatens to terminate agreement with United …

WEBIn response to the situation, United Healthcare released a statement through a spokesperson, stating, “St. Bernards recently issued a termination notice to end our …

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‘Off The Rails Tour 2024′ to stop in Jonesboro

WEBJONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Singer-songwriter and record producer Brantley Gilbert, along with special guests, will perform in Jonesboro this fall. First National Bank …

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Harvey Weinstein transferred to hospital prison ward

WEB(CNN) - Harvey Weinstein has been transferred from a correctional facility in Rome, New York to the Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward in New York City. Weinstein’s …

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11-year-old boy accidentally shot, killed by older brother

WEBST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) - An 11-year-old was accidentally shot and killed by his older brother on Friday, according to authorities. St. …

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