AR: Disabilities
Ark. OKs Program to Divert People with Mental Illnesses from Jail
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - As many as 5,000 people in Arkansas jails and prisons may have mental-health issues, studies show, and state officials are taking …
Doctors say Asthma Apps for Children Can Save Lives
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A team of doctors has developed the first mobile 'app' designed to help children and teens with asthma that is supported by a …
Stroke Death Rate Highest in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Arkansas Department of Health calls it "a state tragedy" as more people die from strokes in Arkansas than any other state…
Want to be Healthier? Get Outdoors!
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - As the weather warms up, birds chirp and flowers bloom, don't forget to take some time to enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer…
The Dirty Secret About Allergies
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - All the runny noses and itchy eyes tell us it's allergy season in Arkansas. From April to June, grass pollen causes problems …
Report: Employees without Paid Sick Days May Be a Hazard to All
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - It's a dilemma faced by working families in Arkansas and across the nation – what to do about work when someone is sick …
Arkansas Students Try to Eliminate the "R Word"
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - There are words in the English language that people have managed to get rid of over time, or replace with better alternatives…
Study: We're Not Getting Enough Sleep
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - As a nation we are not getting enough sleep. That's the conclusion of a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and …
Report: Unpaid Caregiving Takes Its Toll
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - More than 500,000 Arkansans are unpaid caregivers for friends or family members, and a new study says they are about twice as …
Senior Hunger in Arkansas Worst in U.S.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - More than 240,000 Arkansans over age 60 are considered food insecure. That means 40 percent of the state's senior population …
National Rural Health Day Puts Focus on Small-town Care
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Today is National Rural Health Day and in Arkansas, "rural" would describe many of the medical practices across the state…
The Power of Fresh Air When Dealing with Disabilities
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The get outside message for children is being extended to children with disabilities. A professional outdoor educator is …