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Nursing Home Ownership Watch: CMS data shows The Springs of Park Ave in Hot Springs (Garland County) was owned by four individuals in Q1 2026 and ran as a for-profit nursing home with a CMS overall rating of 3 (below Arkansas’ 3.4 average), averaging 76 residents per day out of 95 beds, with no fines or penalties reported. Workplace Safety Lens: A new national map ranks states by workplace fatality rates—Wyoming tops the list at 13.9 deaths per 100,000 workers in 2024, while Rhode Island is lowest at 1.1, underscoring how risk clusters in energy, mining, trucking, and agriculture. Public Health & Access: Dr. Janette Nesheiwat has taken a new role at Walter Reed treating U.S. military and veterans with Havana Syndrome symptoms, as the cause remains under investigation. Local Crime: North Little Rock police arrested Barry Poindexter Jr. after an argument led to a girlfriend being shot in the stomach; he faces attempted murder charges. Food Safety Reminder: Arkansas Extension urges Memorial Day grillers to plan for safe temperatures and handling to prevent foodborne illness.

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Q & A: How global health changes could impact Ebola response

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Over 651,000 Votes Decide Best of Northeast Arkansas

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