Arkansas News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Jan 6, 2025 - Profiles a community health worker (CHW) in rural Arkansas. Describes the role of CHWs in their communities, workforce shortages across the state, and CHW training.
Source: UAMS News
Dec 30, 2024 - Discusses a new dental school in Arkansas, the first in the state. School administrators hope that the program will reduce dental workforce shortages, particularly for rural areas. Highlights funding and oral care access disparities.
Source: Arkansas Advocate
Nov 27, 2024 - An analysis of roadway accidents found that drivers in rural Arkansas counties died at higher rates than urban ones between 2016 and 2022. Notes potential reasons for the disparity including higher speeds, farm equipment, and longer emergency response times. Discusses the implications for holiday travel and other disparities related to driver demographics, crash causes, and safety equipment use.
Source: Arkansas Advocate
Last Updated: 1/7/2025