Health

As the Arkansas Legislature considers a community-based doula certification act, the Doula Alliance of Arkansas takes note of World Doula Week. That story is on today's show. Plus, we’ll consider wellness in our regular feature “balance," by examining the similarities and differences between hunger and appetite. Also, the fifth annual Leverett AMP Concert Series in Fort Smith is about to start.

The university sent students, faculty and staff an email Wednesday, stating that while there are no measles cases in Arkansas, vaccine coverage in the state is low.

Nursing students at John Brown University participated in a mass casualty simulation exercise to prepare for working during an emergency.

The MASH program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences introduces high school students to a variety of careers in healthcare.

Expanding medical residency programs in Arkansas could generate $465 million in economic activity while addressing the state’s growing physician shortage, according to a new report by Bentonville-based Heartland Forward.

On Saturday, nearly 500 people attended a rally across the street from the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Fayetteville to oppose cuts to the federal workforce.

Little Rock Public Radio reporter Josie Lenora walks us through last week's top moments at the state capitol.

Tontitown residents voiced opposition to an air quality permit for the Eco-Vista landfill last week. Residents say toxic chemicals that they believe are coming from the dump are causing health problems.

February is heart health month and officials with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute are sharing warning signs and tips to prevent fatal heart disease.

Happy Valentine’s Day! It is National Heart Month, and on today's show, we hear there are efforts to make sure rural residents have more opportunities to take care of their coronary health. Plus, a big award for the Fort Smith Symphony, another Captain America movie and a pinball mecca on the outskirts of Rogers.