Federal officials verbally denied Arkansas' request to renew ARHOME, the state's private-option Medicaid expansion. Camille Richoux of Arkansas Advocates says 200,000 enrollees face uncertainty.

UAMS OB-GYNs Dr. Luann Racher, Dr. Nirvana Manning explain why birth control is prescribed for heavy periods, pain, PMDD or cancer risk, plus the misconceptions that keep patients from it.

Dr. Andrew Koehler of Northwest Arkansas Pediatrics says Trump's executive order splitting the MMR vaccine would mean more shots, more missed work and higher costs with no benefit.

Arkansas has the 12th highest uninsured rate in the U.S. Clinics across the state are working to reach uninsured women, including new moms who lose pregnancy Medicaid 60 days after giving birth.

The weeks and months after birth are generally thought of as a time of abundant joy. A new member of the family joining the fold and ushering in an exciting time for parents. But, for a surprising number of mothers, the postpartum period brings with it a host of mental health struggles.

Urogynecology is a medical field that specifically treats pelvic floor disorders. UAMS just announced an expansion of care for these disorders.

Few bilingual doulas serve Northwest Arkansas' growing Hispanic population. Annie Brown, Rubi Madrid describe translating during labor, easing pressure to induce, building trust with clients.

The West Fork Public Library is the first in Northwest Arkansas to join the American Heart Association's Libraries with Heart, lending blood pressure cuffs alongside telescopes, fishing poles.

Early Brunner, founder of Recovery Demystified and a 2026 NWA Weaver Award recipient, talks with Daniel Caruth about building a secular, inclusive recovery program in Fayetteville.

New ARHOME work requirements soft-launched July 1 for Arkansas Medicaid recipients, with penalties starting in January. Critics say a past attempt cut coverage without boosting employment.