Every five years, Congress sets out to write and pass a new farm bill, the cornerstone of our nation’s agriculture policy. It is a daunting undertaking. However, passing farm bills in this manner offers an opportunity to see what policies are working for our agricultural, nutrition and rural communities, and which ones need updates to better serve their needs.
Arkansas’s education system greatly depends on our ability to attract and retain teachers. We need to make sure the pay reflects the importance of their job and our respect for their role in shaping the lives of the next generation of leaders.
Little Rock – When people call the state hotline to report suspected child abuse or neglect, about 80 percent are assigned to the Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The other 20 percent are considered more serious, and are assigned to the State Police, which has a Division of Crimes Against Children.
If you are someone you know is caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, you may be interested in a new program launched this week. The Arkansas Legislative Council recently approved the creation and funding for the Dementia Respite Care Pilot Program.
This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program report provides a focused evaluation of the quality of care delivered in the inpatient and outpatient settings of the Washington D.C. VA Medical Center and multiple outpatient clinics in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Washington D.C. – Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) today applauded Sen. John Boozman (R-AR) for his help and instrumental support in the historic U.S. Senate passage of the SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act. The legislation will finally guarantee care and benefits for veterans who suffer the ill effects of their exposure to burn pits and other toxins while serving America.
Jesse Wickersham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wickersham came very near getting fatally hurt last Friday evening. Jesse was attending school here, and as he had a considerable distance to come, he always rode one of his father’s large mules.
Mountain Home – Baxter Regional Medical Center is pleased to be the first in the region to offer Aquablation therapy for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Mountain Home — As summer officially begins and people gather for holiday celebrations, the American Red Cross reminds communities that patients are counting now on the generosity of blood donors, especially around the Fourth of July.
Mammograms. Colonoscopy. Dental Cleanings. There are many diagnostic exams that we may not enjoy; however, we follow the prescribed regimen for our health and well-being. Health experts are encouraging families and older adults to take the same approach to a newly recommended examination that many adults are avoiding: the Elderoscopy.