AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRural Behavioral Health: Springdale’s Community Clinic received a $3 million federal grant to expand substance-use treatment, prevention and recovery services in rural Northwest Arkansas and northeast Oklahoma. Children’s Care: Arkansas Children’s Northwest opened an expanded Springdale campus, adding therapy, infusion and lab services and bringing capacity to 40 inpatient beds. Maternal Health: Arkansas is set to receive $10 million to expand maternal care. Child Protection: A federal audit found nearly 99% of child-abuse reports reviewed in Arkansas failed to meet federal screening and investigation standards; state officials say they are acting on the recommendations. Opioid Litigation: The Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld a ruling requiring Walmart’s insurers to defend it against government opioid lawsuits, while coverage of a $3.1 billion settlement remains unresolved. Food Safety: A nationwide Gatorade recall over undeclared yellow dyes includes products sold in Arkansas.
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