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 […]
7 things you need to know about monkeypox in Arkansas
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) wants the public to be aware that cases of monkeypox in the United States are increasing. There are now 3,486 cases in the U.S., with 4 of those in Arkansas. The first in the state was diagnosed in May 2022. Here are 7 things you need to know about […]
10 Tips for Saline County to Prep & Plan for Coronavirus
Up to this point, when locals talk casually about coronavirus (COVID-19), it’s usually in a joking manner, because it hasn’t hit most of us personally. While no one would wish for that to change, it’s smart to go ahead and consider… what if? According to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), there are currently no […]
Alzheimer’s Association Holding Class on the Basics of the Disease – Today at 4pm
WHAT: Alzheimer’s – The Basics WHEN: Tuesday, January 31st, 4:00 – 6:00 PM WHERE: Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library in Benton. Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease: The Basics is a program designed to educate attendees about the difference between normal memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease. Risk factors for Alzheimer’s, the diagnostic process, and brain changes during the progression […]