Insurance Network Shock in Arkansas: CHI St. Vincent is officially out of network with Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield as the contract lapsed, leaving “thousands” of members facing potentially higher out-of-network costs at St. Vincent Infirmary (Little Rock), St. Vincent North (Sherwood), St. Vincent Morrilton and St. Vincent Hot Springs. Regulatory Move: Arkansas insurance regulators approved Arkansas Blue Cross’s strategic affiliation with Cambia Health Solutions, saying it will improve access and affordability while keeping the local plan identity. UAMS Clinical Research: UAMS is recruiting people with symptomatic blood pressure instability after chronic spinal cord injury for a global study of an implantable ARCIM System aimed at non-drug symptom management. Food Safety Recall: Walmart recalled Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend (10 oz) in 16 states including Arkansas due to possible E. coli contamination tied to a broader outbreak; no illnesses linked to this specific lot yet, but shoppers are told not to eat and to return for a refund. School Opioid Preparedness: Watson Chapel schools expanded naloxone access by distributing the overdose-reversal medication to nurses and principals. Maternal Health Support: Megan Thee Stallion’s Pete & Thomas Foundation is funding the Black Girl Joy Challenge, with health and wellness and mental health categories open to eligible Arkansas applicants. Public Health Pressure: A national hospital crisis watch warns GOP health care cuts are driving closures and service reductions, raising access concerns for patients.