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SNAP Changes: More than 2.6 million people in five states are set to see new SNAP limits on what they can buy as retailers block items like candy and sweetened drinks at checkout, with South Carolina starting Aug. 31 and other states following through Oct. 1. Food Safety: The jalapeño-linked salmonella outbreak has climbed to 431 illnesses across 32 states, with 57 hospitalizations; Arkansas is listed among affected states as investigators track a single contaminated supply chain. Parasite Update: Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan appear to be easing, with new weekly counts dropping sharply, though officials still advise avoiding recalled lettuce. Local Care Access: Baptist Health’s mobile health unit is bringing free screenings to Jonesboro Sept. 25 (blood pressure, diabetes risk, BMI, and education) and will stop in several nearby Northeast Arkansas communities. Workforce & Training: ASU-Newport’s Medication Assistant Training Program earned a 100% certification exam pass rate for the 2026 fiscal year. UAMS Philanthropy: UAMS received a $1 million gift to support its Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Hospital in Springdale.

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